FS2022 Paddock Preview

With final preparations well underway for this year's event, here's a quick preview of some of the activity in the paddock and what you can expect!

• Bentley will not only have a few of their fantastic cars on show but will have plenty of reps on their stand to give team members first-hand insights of what it’s like to be an Apprentice, Graduate or colleague at Bentley, with plenty of information about early years careers opportunities available as well.
• Babcock will be on site to support FS-AI teams and discuss careers opportunities, with plenty of former FS competitors who joined the company on hand to provide insights and advice.
• MathWorks will once more be on hand to provide a showcase of MATLAB and Simulink and how both products can enhance the design and testing of your Formula Student car. The MATLAB quiz will be back for your chance to win some amazing prizes (as well as new MathWorks t-shirts).
• IPG Automotive and AB Dynamics will be joining forces to organise an immersive driver-in-the-loop static simulator with a fully-fledged recreation of the Sprint track, so test your driving skills ahead of the dynamic events and win bragging rights in the leaderboard.
• All teams should visit the RS Grass Roots stand to meet the team behind the Build Fund and find out about the next opportunity to apply for funding, together with more competitions and prizes to be won.
• GKN Automotive will be offering homopolar motor workshops for FS teams to unwind and get creative, plus they will be exhibiting cars from the recent Greenpower Goblin and F24 competitions.
• Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains will be on hand to discuss graduate and placement schemes for all students. Find out about all the opportunities available and get the advice you need to maximise your application to join their organisation.
• Multimatic will have a Ford GT and LMDh Monocoque on display, together with plenty of other parts from all three divisions of the company. Visit to see the results of their work and start up a conversation to find out more about opportunities to join Multimatic.
• The MIA School of Race Engineering are running a competition exclusively for Formula Student competitors. Enter for your chance to win a place on one of their Engineering Online Modules taught by leading Race Engineers! Competition opens on 1 July and ends 10 July – take part for your chance to win!
• Faraday Institution are advertising studentship opportunities in the battery sector and have recently created a video about what being part of the Faraday Institution is all about.
• Race Tech Magazine will be launching the next edition of their Learn and Compete book for all competitors, together with subscription offers.
• Plus, don't miss your chance to visit MAHLE Powertrains, Newton Europe, Saietta, and Direct Line, all in attendance!

• Finally, Click here to read a free sample issue of Race Engine Technology magazine. Formula Student members also receive an exclusive 20% discount on all subscriptions and back issues at www.highpowermedia.com with code IMECHE22. If you would like to receive your sample as a printed magazine, please email frankie@highpowermedia.com

We hope you are as excited as we are and best of luck with your final preparations!

Spectator tickets to join us on 9-10 July are still available: visit the Silverstone website to book your places and use codes FS10 or FS10WE to save 10% on your tickets.