Formula Student Learn to Win 2026 Event Guide by imeche

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EVENT PARTNERS ALTAIR

www.altair.com

Altair, a global leader in computational intelligence and now part of Siemens Digital Industries Software, delivers cutting-edge software and cloud solutions in simulation, high-performance computing (HPC), data analytics, and artificial intelligence (AI). These technologies empower organizations worldwide to innovate faster, optimize processes, and embrace smarter, datadriven decision-making.

At the heart of Altair’s mission is preparing the next generation through the Altair Global Academic Program. We believe the convergence of simulation, data science, AI, and machine learning will redefine the future—and today’s students must be ready to thrive in it. Our program equips students and educators with industry-grade tools, helping them gain practical experience in design, engineering, and analytics.

Through strategic partnerships with academic institutions, Altair offers hands-on learning opportunities that enhance theoretical instruction and foster deep, real-world understanding. Students graduate with valuable skills that give them a competitive edge in the job market, while companies benefit from a talent pool trained in the tools of tomorrow.

Altair’s Global Academic Program is more than education—it’s a pathway to innovation. By supporting students, empowering educators, and strengthening industry connections, we’re not just teaching technology—we’re shaping the future of intelligent, connected, and sustainable innovation.

www.ansys.com

If you’ve ever seen a rocket launch, flown on an airplane, driven a car, used a computer, touched a mobile device, crossed a bridge or put on wearable technology, chances are you’ve used a product where Ansys software played a critical role in its creation. Ansys is the global leader in engineering simulation. We help the world’s most innovative companies deliver radically better products to their customers. By offering the best and broadest portfolio of engineering simulation software, we help them solve the most complex design challenges and engineer products limited only by imagination. Visit www.ansys.com for more information.

www.avonside-sm.com

ASM is the leading global provider of bespoke EV safety training for motorsport competitors across every discipline. From Formula Student and Formula E to Formula 1, the World Endurance Championship, IndyCar, and E1, we bring unmatched expertise in the unique safety demands of motorsport. Our training is built to align with FIA sporting regulations, IMSA requirements, DGUV standards, and international electrical safety best practices.

We take pride in supporting teams with engaging, interactive training that transforms knowledge into action from day one. Our approach is practical and empowering: we equip individuals to confidently manage electrical risks and operate safely in fastpaced, high-pressure motorsport environments—without ever compromising performance or safety.

https://uk.mathworks.com/

MATLAB and Simulink are fundamental computation tools used at more than 5,000 educational intuitions worldwide. MATLAB is one of the top 10 most popular programming languages and is used for teaching, research, and project-based learning. Add MATLAB and Simulink to the classroom to inspire critical thinking and innovation as well as prepare students for prominent careers in industry, where the tools are the de facto standard for R&D.

By getting involved in Student Competitions such as Formula Student UK, MathWorks prepares and supports the next generation of scientists and engineers with software, training, and mentoring to tackle the same technical issues as professional engineers. Student teams receive industrystandard tools, with a flexible design environment where they can apply classroom theory to competition problems. Students with competition experience become employees who are productive on the job from day one.

www.onshape.com

Onshape is a professional-grade 3D CAD platform accessible from any device, anywhere, any time. Built for companies, Onshape lets everyone design together in real time. Nothing to get in the way of design: no installing, saving, or syncing. For these same reasons, millions of students and educators worldwide use Onshape’s online CAD platform to learn engineering design. And now student teams have the opportunity to become sponsored by Onshape and receive a donation of the Education Enterprise version that includes simulation, release management, administrative capabilities and more. With built-in PDM, teams can eliminate the headache of managing CAD and a separate PDM tool and instead focus on making better designs, faster.

IPG AUTOMOTIVE

https://ipg-automotive.com

As a global leader in virtual test driving technology, IPG Automotive develops innovative simulation solutions for vehicle development. Designed for seamless use, the software and hardware products can be applied throughout the entire development process, from proof of concept to validation and release. The company’s virtual prototyping technology facilitates the automotive systems engineering approach, allowing users to develop and test new systems in a virtual whole vehicle.

IPG Automotive is an expert in the field of virtual development methods for the application areas of Autonomous Vehicles, ADAS, Powertrain and Vehicle Dynamics. The company’s CarMaker product family is used in OEMs, Tier 1s and universities around the world to address the challenges associated with developing and testing autonomous vehicles and training AI algorithms.

RED BULL TECHNOLOGY

https://www.redbulladvancedtechnologies.com

Starting out in 2004 as Red Bull Technology Limited and Red Bull Racing Limited, with the purpose of operating the Red Bull Racing Formula One team. Over the years with a growing number of entities and greatly expanded engineering activities, the Red Bull Technology Group was formed. Now consisting of Oracle Red Bull Racing, Red Bull Powertrains and Red Bull Advanced Technologies. Based in Milton Keynes, UK, the Group is at the forefront of high-performance technology and motorsport excellence and strives to continuously push the boundaries in sport and technology.

www.zf.com

ZF is a global technology company. We supply mobility systems for passenger cars, commercial vehicles and industrial technology.

ZF offers comprehensive product and software solutions for established vehicle manufacturers and newly emerging transport and mobility service providers.

We are constantly driving our transformation forward with focus and speed. The increasing presence in global growth markets, investments in high-yield products and future technologies as well as an efficient and resilient organizational structure are top priorities.

In short, we are continuously expanding our strengths. This also includes the Group’s unique ability in the market to transfer innovations and technologies across segment boundaries.

The ZF Group is represented with 161 production locations in 30 countries. With some 161,600 employees worldwide, ZF reported sales of €41.4 billion in fiscal year 2024.

Our key to success is that we have the broadest product and technology portfolio in the market, paired with the ability to integrate products into system landscapes and our customers’ vehicle environment.

Founded in 1915, ZF has evolved from a supplier specializing in aviation technology to a global mobility technology company. Group shareholders include the Zeppelin Foundation, administered by the City of Friedrichshafen, holding 93.8 percent of shares, and the Dr. Jürgen and Irmgard Ulderup Foundation, Lemförde, with 6.2 percent.

MULTIMATIC

www.multimatic.com

Multimatic is a privately-held, global technology provider to the automotive industry. The company comprises five operating groups: Multimatic Mechanisms, Multimatic Structures & Suspension, Multimatic Engineering, Multimatic Niche Vehicles, and Multimatic Special Vehicle Operations.

Multimatic’s core competencies include the engineering and manufacturing of complex mechanisms, body hardware, suspension systems and body structures, as well as the design and development of lightweight composite automotive systems. In addition, Multimatic delivers niche vehicle design, development and production for road and race applications.

Headquartered near Toronto, Canada, Multimatic has manufacturing facilities and engineering centres in North America, UK, Europe and Asia, and alliance relationships with partners around the world.

Multimatic has been involved with Formula SAE and Formula Student for over 25 years, with full appreciation of the personal and technical skills that these programmes develop in participating students. The company has over 50 engineers at its technical centres who were introduced to Multimatic through Formula SAE and Formula Student.

ROYAL NAVY

https://www.royalnavy.mod.uk/careers/ professions/engineering

A job in the Royal Navy means adventure, camaraderie, and lifelong prospects. Every day is different, whether you‘re policing oceans, delivering aid during disasters, or engaged in combat. Join us and be a key part of global operations. Ready for adventure?

ROYAL NAVY CAREERS

A JOB IN THE ROYAL NAVY MEANS ADVENTURE, CAMARADERIE, AND LIFELONG PROSPECTS. EVERY DAY IS DIFFERENT, WHETHER YOU‘RE POLICING OCEANS, DELIVERING AID DURING DISASTERS, OR ENGAGED IN COMBAT. JOIN US AND BE A KEY PART OF GLOBAL OPERATIONS. READY FOR ADVENTURE?

AUTODESK

www.autodesk.com/uk/education/home

Empowering Students and Educators for the Future of Engineering Autodesk is a global leader in Design andMake software, used by professionals across industries from automotive to aerospace. With Autodesk, both students and educators gain free access to industry-standard tools like Autodesk Fusion, equipping the next generation with the skills and experience needed to succeed in a rapidly evolving world.

Designed for classroom and independent learning, Fusion Fundamentals is a free, hands-on course for educators that introduces the core principles of 3D modeling, product design, and manufacturing. From detailed lesson plans and datasets to guided slide decks and self-paced materials, bring industryrelevant learning into your teaching and prepare your students for careers in engineering and design.

Educators earn an Autodesk certificate and work towards the Autodesk Certified User (ACU) credential, while boosting students’ career readiness.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to expand your skill set, Fusion Fundamentals is your gateway to realworld experience in the classroom.

CORYTON

https://sustain-fuels.com/

Coryton Advanced Fuels, part of the Aspen Group, is the company behind the SUSTAIN brand of sustainable fuel being used at Formula Student.

Coryton provides specialist, advanced fuel solutions to forwardthinking partners across a range of industries. The company can produce anything from 10 litres to millions of litres of a particular product, creating 4,000 unique blends each year for use across the globe. It provides fuel for everything from race cars to jet engines, creating a range of pioneering products to globally recognised standards.

Under the SUSTAIN banner, Coryton produces fuels containing sustainable content for the motorsport and classic car sectors. SUSTAIN fuels are used by a number of motorsport teams and at a wide range of racing and classic car events. The brand also has a series of fuel pumps across the country where enthusiasts can fill up with fuels containing sustainable content. These fuels are drop in solutions for any car which currently runs on standard forecourt petrol, but with a lower ethanol content to make them more classic car-friendly. Specialist formulations are developed for racing partners to meet their specific requirements and those of the motorsport regulations.

CENTRE FOR CONNECTED AND AUTONOMOUS VEHICLES

www.gov.uk/government/organisations/centre-forconnected-and-autonomousvehicles

The Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV) is a joint Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and Department for Transport (DfT) unit. Established in 2015, CCAV is an expert policy unit that is working with industry and academia to make everyday journeys safer, greener, more efficient and more inclusive. To do this, CCAV is shaping the safe and secure introduction of self-driving vehicles and services on UK roads and leading the government’s wider Future of Transport programme.

CCAV’s objectives are to:

• Make the movement of people and goods in the UK safer, fairer, greener, and more efficient.

• Set strategic direction and provide investment certainty through policy and other interventions, for example through the Connected and Automated Mobility 2025 paper and the Future of Mobility: Urban Strategy

• Develop and implement the legislative and safety frameworks necessary to enable the safe commercial deployment of selfdriving vehicles, including the CAVPASS programme

• Provide joint investment with industry through 2025 to overcome the barriers to commercial deployment thereby attracting, de-risking, and anchoring global investment, creating jobs, and strengthening our supply chain so that the UK is a maker of these technologies and services, not just a taker.

• Engage with the public to gain an insight into public opinion and to increase the public’s understanding of emerging technologies.

Formula Student Electrical Systems Advisor – ESA

This course teaches the skills required to work on dead and isolated high voltage powertrain and battery systems enabling the trained person to 'Powerdown' the racecar.

Formula Student Electrical Systems Officer – ESO

This course equips participants with the critical skills needed to identify and manage vehicle faults, assess risks involving potentially live components, and implement robust electrical safety protocols. On completion of the course participants can be authorised as the team designated Electrical Safety Officer at Formula Student events allowing them to sign off on the racecar's safety status, serve as the team's technical point of contact and work on the racecar when its condition is unknown.

The Formula Student ESA & ESO Training Courses comply with the FIA Sporting Regulations, which requires competitors to undertake electric vehicle training aligned to DGUV 209-093 and the IMECHE Formula Student EV Safety Rules.

These bespoke HV training solutions have been adopted by a number of Formula Student teams globally to meet the requirements of Formula Student events and enhance team safety.

WELCOME

To Learn To Win and to the launch of the Formula Student 2026 competition.

After an action-packed summer competition, it’s fantastic to see so many teams in person and online to kick off another exciting year.

We’re thrilled to welcome representatives from our 2025 winners, FS Bizkaia from University of Basque Country and runner ups, Vermilion Racing at Denmark Technical University, who will share their approaches and lessons learned from last season.

Don’t miss the Staffordshire and Oxford Brookes cars in the Reception as they represent the top IC and EV cars in the UK from this year’s competition. They are a great source of inspiration for your new vehicle and part designs, and to find out how they have successfully overcome issues at scrutineering.

We are incredibly proud to welcome back our event sponsors, Ansys, MathWorks, Multimatic, PTC Onshapre, Avonside Safety Management, IPG Automotive, Altair and Autodesk. Say hello, join their workshops upstairs, and get tips on simulation techniques, cost tool tutorials, and more.

Formula Student is about far more than cars; it’s teamwork, creativity, engineering fundamentals and turning ideas into reality. So dive in, learn, make new connections and get ready for #FS2026 at Silverstone next summer.

Whether you’re a returning veteran or a newcomer, welcome and best of luck for the year ahead!

Fiona Wong & Naomi Rolfe Formula Student Project Managers

FS2025 HIGHLIGHTS

FS2025 AWARD WINNERS

FSBIZKAIA

University of the Basque Country

Overall Champion:

Bentley Motors Overall Dynamics Winner

FS-AI Business Plan Presentation Award Winner

Formula Student Skidpad Winner

VERMILION RACING

Technical University Denmark

Runner Up

FS Business Plan Presentation Winner

FS Overall Statics Winner

OXFORD BROOKES RACING

University of Oxford Brookes

Third Place

Multimatic Vehicle Dynamics Excellence Award

Faraday Institution Best EV Powertrain Award Winner

Avonside Formula Student Acceleration Winner

TM RACING ITESM

Concept Class Overall Winner

Concept Class Engineering Design Award Winner

EUFS

The University of Edinburgh

FS-AI Overall Winner

Babcock FS-AI Overall Dynamic Events Award Winner

FS-AI Skid Pad Award Winner

FS-AI Sprint Event Award Winner

FS-AI Endurance Award Winner

FS-AI Engineering Design Award Winner

SUFST

University of Southampton

Coryton Advanced Fuels Formula Student Most Efficient Car Winner

Faculty Advisor Outstanding Contribution Award Winner

WUT RACING

Wuhan University of Technology

FS Engineering Design Winner

UBRACING

University of Birmingham

Formula Student Endurance Award

FS Cost & Manufacturing Winner

UGRACING

University of Glasgow

IPG Automotive Lap Time Simulation FS Class Winner

IPG Automotive Lap Time Simulation Concept Class Winner

Formula Student Sim Racing Engineering Challenge Award Winner

OXFORD BROOKES RACING

AUTONOMOUS

University of Oxford Brookes

FS-AI Acceleration Award Winner

CU PHOENIX RACING

Coventry University

Concept Class Virtual Dynamics Winner

JLR Formula Student Sprint Winner

XRACING, University of Exeter

Alex Pritchard Most Entertaining Driver

IMPERIAL FORMULA RACING,

Imperial College London

Caleb Jelf Oracle Red Bull Racing Top Individual Driver Award Winner

UOLRACING, University of Leicester

Dylan Crawford Most Cones Hit Award Winner -

BCU RACING Birmimgham City Racing

MIGSO-PCUBED Project Management Event Winner

VUB RACING, Vrije University Brussels

Alan Staniforth Best Newcomer Award Winner

FORMULA TRINITY, Trinity College Dublin

Racing Pride Aston Martin Diversity and Inclusion Award Concept Class Cost and Manufacturing Award Winner

NEILL ANDERSON Head Design Judge

Formula Student Suzanne Royce Outstanding Contribution Award

QUEENS FORMULA RACING,

Queens University Belfast

Todd James Beckett

Formula Student Fastest Egress Award

ATLAS RACING,

Heriot-Watt University, Dubai Campus

Babcock FS-AI Overall Statics Award Winner

FS-AI Real World Award Winner:

QUEEN MARY FORMULA STUDENT

Queen Mary University of London

Formula Student Sim Racing Award Winner

ASU RACING

Ain Shams University

FS-AI Simulation Development Award Winner

AGENDA

Lecture Theatre Sessions

Sir William Siemens Lecture Theatre

Time

09:50 – 10:20 2026 Competition and Rules

Mike Deaville, Rules Representative, Formula Student UK, Dan Jones, Chief Judge, Formula Student UK

This session will give an overview of the 2026 Formula Student competition and the Learn to Win event, highlighting key rule changes and presenting a recommended approach to your project, that is equally applicable whether your team is new to FS or a well-established team.

10:25 -10:45

How to win – A Team’s Perspective

FS Bizkaia - University of the Basque Country, FS2025

Overall Champions

The focus would be on your winning project and cover aspects such as concept development, research, manufacturing, time management, costs.

10:50 -11:10

FS Mindset

John Dangerfield, Strategic Development Lead, Formula Student UK

How are you going to approach this event with a winning mindset? What even is a winning mindset and how will you define that? What tips and tricks should you deploy to have the best chance of meeting your goals? How would you approach to this year change if you had the benefit of hindsight from a year’s experience? How will you look after yourself and your team to make sure the team are mentally strong for the difficult challenge and emotions ahead of you? Join us in the main lecture theatre to answer these questions.

Download a full schedule of workshops and presentations on the event website.

11.15 -11.35

FS-AI 2026: What Every Team Needs to Know

Adam Heenan, Technical Group Leader, ZF Automotive

Ian Murphy, FS-AI Technical Lead, Formula Student UK

Emma Penney, FS-AI Statics Head Judge, Formula Student UK

David Webb, Head of Innovation, Centre for Connected and Autonomous Vehicles (CCAV)

A comprehensive introduction to key aspects of Formula Student AI, designed to equip teams with essential knowledge to succeed, including insights into Connected and Automated Mobility (CAM) in the real world and current Government initiatives.

11:40 - 12:00 Cost and Manufacturing: Review and 2026 Tips and Rule Changes

Lee Wall, Head Cost Judge, Formula Student UK

This session held in the main lecture theatre will give an overview of the 2025 event and some trends and things to watch out for in your 2026 planning and execution. We will cover information about both FS and Concept Class including rule changes for 2026. Finally, there will be a highlevel tip and tricks section that will act as prompts to take into your 1-2-1 discussion with the judges outside this session.

12:05 - 12:25 How Modeling and Simulation can help! from MathWorks

Helen Lomas, Student Competition Marketing Lead, MathWorks

James Drummond, Education Customer Success Engineer, MathWorks

Krishna Keerthana Chiruvolu , Education Customer

Success Engineer, MathWorks

MATLAB is a programming and numeric computing platform used by millions of engineers and scientists to analyze data, develop algorithms, and create models. Simulink is a block diagram environment used to design systems with multidomain models, simulate before moving to hardware, and deploy without writing code. This session will cover an introduction MATLAB and Simulink, as well as instructions on how teams can apply for their sponsored license.

Agenda and workshops

12.30 - 12.50 FS Sim Racing Series Introduction

James Montgomery, Sim Racing Captain, Formula Student UK

This session will give an overview of the optional Sim Racing competition, covering the event format and schedule, why your team should choose to compete in this optional element of the competition and the major changes from last year’s competition.

12.55 - 13.15 Overview of Lap Time Sim competition and how to test and develop your FS & FSAI car using CarMaker

Elliot Hemes, Managing Director, IPG Automotive

Learn about CarMaker virtual test-driving software for vehicle development, Lap Time Simulation, and FS-AI.

13.20 - 13.40 The Scrutineering Process

Sam Dauncey, Chief Scrutineer, Formula Student UK

Before you can race you need to pass Scrutineering. The purpose of this session is to help teams make this process as enjoyable, and valuable, as possible.

13:45 - 14:05 Business Plan Presentation

Rob Wild, Head Business Judge, Formula Student UK

This presentation will teach you the fundamentals of building a good business plan presentation and tips and tricks for established teams to take it to the next level.

14:10 - 14:30 EV Implementation

Mike Jenkins, Chief EV Scrutineer, Formula Student UK

Matt Briggs, Deputy EV Scrutineer, Formula Student UK

Whether your team are starting on their first electric vehicle or are seasoned veterans, get a thorough understanding of the scrutineering process and the key aspects to get right from the design phase onwards.

14:35 - 14:55 EV Insights & Lessons from Vermilion Racing

Mathilde Lei, Vermilion Racing Team, Technical University of Denmark - DTU

Vermilion Racing’s Team Principal will present their 2025 EV project, sharing practical insights and lessons learned for teams planning EV entries.

15:00 - 15:20

Project Management Basics

Jack Burton, Project Management Head Judge, Formula Student UK

Vicky Correia, Deputy Business Judge, Formula Student UK

Dan Jones, Chief Judge, Formula Student UK

Learn the basic principles of how to effectively manage your overall FS project using simple techniques like: identifying milestones; planning right to left; and managing risks.

15:25 - 15:45 Success in Formula Student – Modeling Techniques in Model based design

Sam Reinsel, Student Programs Automotive Technical Lead, MathWorks

This session is focused on how modeling and simulation can build to success in Formula student. We will cover a few common modeling methods that teams may choose to use, and how they can ensure it helps them in their overall vehicle development.

15:50 - 16:30 Judges’ Forum

This is a Q&A panel session with Head and Senior Judges, chaired by the Chief Judge. With over 100 years of combined Formula Student experience, this session is an opportunity for you to ask questions about any aspect of competing in Formula Student and tap into this wealth of knowledge. Agenda

Drop-in Sessions

Time

09:00 - 12:30 Drop-in

13:00 - 14:00

14:00 – 15:00

WORKSHOPS

Workshops

Room 8

Time

10:20 – 10:50 Start testing your FSAI car today using CarMaker and AVx

Elliot Hemes, Managing Director, IPG Automotive UK

Bruno Fairy, Principal Application Engineer, Ansys

11:00 – 11:30 From Aerodynamics to Sustainability: Ansys Solutions for Formula Student Teams

Rob Winstanley, Director, Application Engineering

James Packer, Principal Application Engineer, Ansys

11:40 – 12:10 Dynamics workshop: meeting your design goals in practice

Chris Slevin, Dynamic Events Captain, Formula Student UK

Understand how to prepare your car for the Dynamic events, with considerations for driver, car set up and testing to make sure that your car is ready for track.

12:20 – 12:50 EV Safety Workshop by Avonside Safety Management

Steve Mozley, Lead Training Engineer, Avonside Safety Management

This workshop provides a brief overview of this year’s event, highlighting successes and identifying opportunities for improving EV safety. We’ll share valuable team feedback from the event and offer practical tips to help teams better prepare for future competitions.

13:00 – 13:30 FS Engineering Design Workshop: All you need to know to score well in Design

Neill Anderson, Head Design Judge, Formula Student UK

Olly Webb, Deputy Head Design Judge, Formula Student UK

The Head Design Judges will explain to you how the Design Report is scored, how they train the Design Judges and what they are asked to look for at event. They will explain why the event is scored the way it is and why you should practise it beforehand. Open house Q&A to finish with nothing off the table!

13:40 – 14:10

Cost Tool Workshop

Oliver Plucknett, Deputy Head Cost Judge, Formula Student UK

An in-depth perspective of how to build your Cost Report Documents (CRDs), what to include and the methodology behind delivering a good pack. This should then feed into your 1-2-1 discussions with the judges to expand on your planning for 2026 so they can guide you to the best solutions to maximise your time and focus.

14:20 – 14:50

Simulate to Win – Using Digital Twins like the F1 pros

Paul Kirkham, Academic Manager, Altair (a Siemens company)

Learn how to minimise mass and maximise performance using the same simulation tools as the professionals. We will look at techniques for optimising metallic and composite structures, showcase some real-world success stories, and show you how to access the entire Altair software portfolio for free, along with the learning materials. Not only will you learn how to optimise your car and improve your chances of winning, but we will help you become ‘real-world-ready’ and land your dream job in F1.

15:00 - 15:30

Demystifying EV Accumulator Design and Scrutineering

Mike Jenkins, Chief EV Scrutineer, Formula Student UK

Matt Briggs, Deputy EV Scrutineer, Formula Student UK

This session covers the fundamentals of EV accumulator design and the scrutineering process, providing teams with key insights into design principles and inspection requirements. It also includes a tour of University of Hertfordshire’s EV facilities, giving teams a practical look at the equipment and setup needed for EV development.

15:40-16:10

Free Money: FS Awards 2026

Duncan Stock, Julie Cheung and Nathan Vosper, FS Awards Committee, IMechE

Overview of available 2026 financial awards, and the application process.

FLOOR PLAN

DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

November 2025 Set-up / Update team account

December 2025

January 2026

February 2026

April 2026

May 2026

June 2026

July 2026

Financial awards application deadline

Design concept specification deadline

Date for 2026 competition confirmed

Team selections

Teams will have limited time to accept their place by processing their entry fees and select their car number

Confirmed entry list and reserve list published online

Apply for free IMechE Student Affiliate membership

Structural equivalency spreadsheet (SES) due

Impact attenuator data due

Engineering design report and spec sheet due

Cost and manufacturing report due

Click here to find all dates and deadlines for document submissions.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR TEAMS

Apply for a Financial Award for FS2026:

Deadline 1 December 2025

Full details and application form for Financial Awards are now available; make sure you get your application and get the support you need to turbocharge your car for the 2026 competition.

The Institution of Mechanical Engineers is keen to assist in the development of engineers with both academic knowledge and its practical application; Formula Student is a proven approach supporting this objective.

All Financial awards are conditional on the team competing in the FS UK competition and teams must provide a report at the end of the event back to the awards committee.

There are a number of awards available for teams to apply to, up to £4,500 in value. The funds are awarded at the discretion of the committee and the amount is dependent on the strength of the application made.

Be sure to meet with representatives of the Prizes and Awards committee during Learn to Win 2026 and understand how to maximise your application and include the details that the committee are looking for.

For application forms, guidance and full terms and conditions, please visit the Financial Awards page on the Formula Student website or scan the QR code!