The competition
Formula Student is an international design competition for students in which teams from around the world construct a single-seated formula vehicle and produce a ready-to-drive prototype, assuming a fictitious design assignment.
In addition to the technical development of the vehicle, which has to prove itself in various disciplines, the teams have the task of designing a workable business plan as well as a marketing concept for a small series production for the vehicle they have developed and presented to a jury, consisting of experts from the automobile industry. and supplier industry as well as motorsport, convincingly present.
Each team can achieve a maximum of 1000 points in three static and five dynamic disciplines. The overall victory is won by the team with the best overall package of construction, racing performance, financial planning and marketing strategy.
Last but not least, participating in the Formula Student competitions enriches the learning content of the study with exciting practical experience in the areas of vehicle development and assembly, product and project management as well as strategic management and guides the students step by step through the interdisciplinary way of working in the industry approach.