Learn to Win webinar a success

Dozens of teams tuned in for the first Formula Student webinar, helping competitors get a better understanding of the 2018 competition.

This was a result of the massive demand for places at October's Learn to Win event in October, enabling teams who weren't able to join the event in Coventry to get the most essential updates and tips from the judges and organisers themselves. All areas of the competition were covered in brief; from the 2018 rule set and autonomous competition to design tips and business presentation best practice.

The webinar attracted attendees from teams and universities around the world, including representatives from University of Cadiz, Texas A&M University at Qatar, University of Exeter, Sheffield Hallam, UMD Racing, Universidad Europea, University of Edinburgh, MoRe Modena Racing, Salford Racing, Team Srijan, FS Bizkaia, UGATU Racing Team and BlueStreamline.

Feedback on the day was great, with some teams getting the webinar on projectors and speakers:

The team are having a nice sit down enjoying the learn to win webinar, Thanks so much @FormulaStudent for all the hints and tips! pic.twitter.com/cpNETBV2WE

— ULM Racing (@ULMRacing) November 24, 2017

Teams were also able to put their questions to some of the FS Committee members, who were at the Institution's London HQ for a meeting and on hand to answer questions. Enquiries from teams covered a variety of subjects, including clarification on BOM/CBOM, scrutineering checks and the content of the project management strategy.

Otis: "How do I not mess up electronics? Discuss" - have a good plan and specification for what you want to achieve. Make sure you prototype and that you have the loom and electronics ready before the car is ready. Thanks @F1Ruaraidh

— Formula Student (FS) (@FormulaStudent) November 24, 2017

The full recording of the webinar will be available to view later this week. In the meantime, you can download the presentations from the committee: visit the Learn to Win Resources page.