Formula Student

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What is Formula Student?

Formula Student is about building future engineering talent by designing and producing a single-seater racing car, not just in design and manufacture, but in many of the management, marketing and people skills so vital in the modern world, across all sectors of employment.More about us

 

Latest News

The Green Formula
18 May 2009
Hear how FS teams are gearing up to the low carbon challenge...
Allan Staniforth
15 May 2009
Sadly, Allan Staniforth passed away on 2 May at the age of 85. He designed the Terrapin Mk1, Mini based 'self build' race car, which is detailed in hi
Do you film your FS team?
06 May 2009
We want to hear from you! Please send us your footage after the event and we can promote your team!
Ross Brawn
06 May 2009
We are delighted to announce that Ross Brawn has confirmed he will be giving the welcome speech once again at FS this year. We look forward to seeing
Class 1 (200)
06 May 2009
FS2009 will be the last year that we will run Class 1 (200) cars. Teams may still bring 2 cars but they will need to be Class 1 and Class 1A cars.
Media Accreditation
01 May 2009
Media can now register for accreditation to FS09
Rules
12 March 2009
Please be aware of the new Cost rules and Eligibility requirements regarding IMechE membership. Keep a note of the Key Dates too!
Registration
30 January 2009
Registration for running cars sold out in 2 hours on 20 January with 20 cars automatically placed on the Reserve List!
Formula Student Talk
17 October 2008
Three FS teams will present at Nissan Technical Centre, Cranfield on 11/11/08 at 19.00hrs.
Learn To Win
14 October 2008
There will be useful presentations and workshops with specialist engineers that are not to be missed, as well as advice from Head FS judges all incorp
New FS Logos
14 October 2008
Please note that the Institution of Mechanical Engineers has been rebranded. Therefore teams will need to use the new Formula Student logo.
FS2008 Brochures
09 October 2008
FS2008 Brochures are personalised to each team and the Generic FS2008 Brochure is also available for teams to promote the FS project.
FS2009 Event Date
19 September 2008
We are pleased to announce that the FS2009 event will provisionally take place at Silverstone on 16-19 July 2009.
Where are they now?
25 June 2008
Find out the benefits of competing in Formula Student so that you could land your dream job in the motorsport industry!
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