World’s best young engineers get set for Formula Student 2016

One hundred and fifty-six teams from 32 different countries will compete at Silverstone on 14-17 July as Formula Student UK accelerates into its 19th year.

This year sees teams from Sri Lanka and Ecuador entering Formula Student for the first time. The other teams will be arriving from Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Iceland, India, Ireland, Italy, Jordan, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Turkey, the UK and Ukraine.

Institution President Professor Richard Folkson said: “Students who compete in Formula Student are highly valued in all sectors of industry, not just in automotive engineering, but across all disciplines such as aerospace, power industries, manufacturing and process industries.

”As always, I’m extremely excited to see what engineering innovations will be on show this year and I wish all teams taking part the best of luck.”

Ross Brawn, former Team Principal of the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, returns as competition patron. This year’s Ambassadors include Paddy Lowe, Executive Director of Mercedes AMG Petronas F1, Willem Toet, Former Head of Aerodynamics at Sauber F1, former Formula 1 driver David Brabham and BBC science presenter Dallas Campbell.

Partners for 2016 include CD Adapco, EBaracus, GKN, Leoni Wiring, MathWorks, Mercedes AMG HPP and PTC.

Volunteers needed

In order to help make the event a success, the Formula Student team also need more than 250 volunteers each year to put on the event. The team is still seeking volunteers, including judges, for this year’s competition. According to the Formula Student team, volunteering at the event is a fantastic way to give back to the engineering community and provides volunteers with an excellent opportunity to meet with like-minded engineers.

Applications to volunteer at the event must be submitted by Friday 11 March 2016. Visit Formula Student to find out more. Or to receive email updates about volunteering and judging at Formula Student, email formulastudent@imeche.org.

Spectators' tickets

Spectators' tickets are available for visitors who want an opportunity to get close to the action on the F1 paddocks, pit lane and the race track. Those aged under 14 are free. 

Register for a spectator's pass.