Working in Formula 1 is something thousands of people dream of, but Formula 1 can be a very difficult industry to get into. So in this video I will be talking about Formula Student. In short Formula Student is a worldwide motorsport competitions involving students at universities who build the car and manage the team, and currently the majority of people working in Formula 1 have been involved in Formula Student one way or another, so don't miss out!
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0:00 Introduction
00:45 What is Formula Student?
1:20 How does the competition work?
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3:31 Managing a Formula Student team
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4:52 How to get involved!
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What’s funny about this series is it puts on full display just how important having sponsorships and being backed by your factory in this case school is. my local university partakes (purdue me) in this and it’s basically a passion project with zero funding from the school and everything is done by the students and then you have teams in Germany that are almost a kin to a works program. it’s a cool concept but my problem with it is for something that’s supposed to be low on the totem pole and inclusive for all students it still requires absorbent amounts of money to perform at any level that’s satisfying and sustainable for a program.
That's fair enough, but I guess that doesn't take away from giving everyone an opportunity. It's more referring to how much the universities are willing to pay to fund the team 👍
My friends actually participated and I actually helped with body fabrication and livery design as it was zero funded project from my university because the university board wasnt interested as their focus was on another competition. They made a chassis with junk parts with an engine from a scooter and collaborated with a bunch of other phd students who end up fitting their thesis onto our car especially those in the area of fluid dynamics, chemical and sensor technology. The radical design was the car being insanely low and with mechanical moving mass that reacts to the balance. (Owing to aerodynamic effect is weak because these cars are not fast) Focusing entirely on mechanical grip, the car looks like a pinewood derby lol and It kinda dominated until our engine blew up that caused our driver to crash. And we retired entirely due to being out of budget to repair lol but still keeping 2nd place.
It ultimately doesn’t really matter for your resumé… You don’t need to necessarily be in a successful formula student team.
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My school has no money for us and it showed, and we dont have the network of sponsers
Formula Student? Nah, never heard of it. Seriously, fantastic video, very detailed indeed. Hello to all the competitors in the comments section and hope you're all looking forward to the summer event in July
Thanks! I've loved getting involved and looking forward to the future! 👍
We're looking forward to it!
Great video despite the Bath/UK bias ;) I've been a complete disgrace as a student, never dared dreaming about working in Motorsports (despite following with a massive passion), when I ended up on a Red Bull backed, Austrian Formula Student team by accident for three years, cumulating in an invitation to a job interview for a NASCAR team straight out of design judging. Despite the visa falling through, it opened the door to freelance GT4 race/data engineering and a full-time engineering position in Formula E, contributing to winning two double world championships so far. The only thing this video is not covering: how useful Formula Student is for networking. I failed to finish my Master's degree yet I never applied for any job because people kept reaching out to me. Formula Student deserves more content like this!
That's incredible! And very true about the networking aspect of Formula Student, that is very true. What's your Instagram? Would be great to connect 🙌
@@TheRacingPilot I'd rather not post my ig here but I just followed yours. Not sure if you'll figure it out 😉
I wanna reach you out, can i?
I make part in a Formula Student team at Brazil! It's pretty awesome! I work in the aerodynamics area of our car but as you said, it's hard to build everything with carbon fiber, because of the money or the knowledge on how to proper use it. Nevertheless we are proud of what we achieve with so little. Congratulations everybody that makes the effort to keep pushing this kind of projects forward!!
Thanks awesome! It's a great thing to be part of 🙌
My Alma Mater, the University of Florida, has one of these teams and I've been able to tour the garage and design area a handful of times. Those kids take this VERY seriously and it was very common to see the lights on very late at night because a few students were designing parts on solidworks or doing some sort of work on the car. It was really cool to see and my Gators even had a Porche sponsorship, which definitely made their jackets look really cool
Yeah for sure! People love it 🙌
Being in formula SAE (the equivalent in Australia) for the years helped me get my current job as a firmware engineer at Haltech. The skills and understanding I gained in FSAE is regularly very helpful at work.
Exactly! It's a serious opportunity to get involved with 🙌
that's really exciting! the university i plan on attending has their own FSAE team. i would so love to join and see what's up there- the best part is they're looking for all majors to join their team :)
I also took part in the Formula Student, when I was in University. Today I switch sides and now I am a judge in the cost and manufactoring event. I had met some from Bath Racing - but I haven't judge them yet. 😁
That's awesome! I hope our team were very nice 🙌
I did Formula SAE when I was in university (in Canada) but the amount of time and effort you have to put in outside of your regular school hours is crazy. The programs aren't well funded by a lot of universities. It's a great outlet to learn a lot of automotive fundamentals but I wish it just had more support from the schools.
Absolutely, it should be nurtured from a younger age so people are prepared for it 🙌
Which university were you at in Canada?(I am looking for Canadian unit that offer this)
@@arthurmacedo7509 McMaster University
I'm really proud being part of Formula Student, hope that it helps me get into formula 1 one day
It should definitely help you! 👍
It‘s funny how you say that some teams can‘t afford Aero due to lack of sponsorship. Many teams joke around that the sole purpose of aero is that you have more surfaces for logos and sponsors.
Hahaha that's funny 😂
This is true, we had sponsors turn us down because our team didn't have any wings on it.
As someone on a FSAE team (the US based event that is similar Formula Student) and its much fun! Its stressful and i have no free time outside of classes and my team but its worth it. Want to be part of F1 someday!
Absolutely! That's what passion does 🙌
I’m literally in the process of joining my formula student team atm so awesome to see this
Awesome! It's such a great thing to be part of!
SAME I just joined mine a few weeks ago and it’s astonishing how much you learn!
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As a fellow Formula Student member, love this video. So much detailed information, and a really good analysis on how Formula Student work. Best of luck!
Awesome! Thanks for watching 🙌
Nice overall video about the Formula Student Competiton. I met your Team in Austria last Week. You are some cool guys, congratz from Stuttgart.
That's awesome! Thanks a lot for watching 🙌
I feel proud to have taken part in formula student in 2016 & 2017.
Absolutely 🙌
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Hey man i see that you're from India too. I'm applying to Oxford Brookes University in a couple years time. Do you think I have chance to get into their formula student team. And get further up into the sport after graduation? Considered that I'm an Indian. I've read many articles that suggest Indians can't make it to Formula One. What is your view on this as you've got some experience with Formula Student?
@@bhuvankoduru4232 if u want to get into formula 1 you need huge backing.These drivers are trained from very ages.The physical/mental health preparation for this is immense.Even if you have the all the financial sport you need to show your skills in the junior categories to get even spotted.Yes its very tough.But sometimes you have the Luck..strive hard.Thats all.
Thanks for all the list of racing uni’s, I always wanted to join a uni with a racing team so thanks.
No worries at all! Good luck 👍
@@TheRacingPilot thanks
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@@alunesh12345 ok
Big up Uni Herts 💪 normally race in the sims on Wednesdays with this years formula student team
I'm Head of Business for my university's team and I'm really looking forward to the competition this year. Great video!!! My reasoning for joining my uni FS team is to start a career in motorsports!!!
Brilliant! I'm glad you enjoyed the video 👍
I'm from formula student racing team from University of Kassel, Germany. This video is quite good!!
Awesome, thanks for watching!
I'm in Formula Student right now, it's a helluva lot of work to design and build a car in time
It's certainly a lot of work!
Had my eye on formula student for a while, looking forward to getting involved when I join Bath in October
Ah brilliant! Sadly the combustion team is no longer but you can join the electric team at Bath 👍
Great video to start as a Formula Student.
100%!
Thx for this, video's great
Thanks for watching! 🙌
I found out about this because my university has a FSAE team!
F1 in schools is also a thing .similar idea but with a much much smaller car (you can hold it in your hand) and it’s propelled by a co2 cartridge in a straight line .
That's awesome! Gotta check that out myself 🙌
Nottingham Trent has also got a team! Albeit we’re very new to formula student but we’re all extremely dedicated and ready to grow the team :)
Awesome!
Very informative , good work mate !
Thanks Andy!
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@@alunesh12345 no.
@@andyvettel4375 I like your last name
No way i just bumped into this video! I’m a first year at bath uni studying MechEng w/ Automotive w/sandwich Already filled out the contact form on the site, looking forward to what the future holds!
That's awesome! I assume that's the TBRe form?
@@TheRacingPilot yup
Well send me a message on @theracingluke on Instagram and I can help you get involved if you aren't already
I'm from the Fórmula Student Team in the university of Carlos 3 (UC3M) in Madrid, Spain. I'm in the economic part but a team always will need sponsors😂It's soooo cool this competition
It's brilliant, literally a Formula 1 team but much smaller!
Carlos sainz
@@apoxalypsewhen The name Carlos came from a king of Spain, Carlos III
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Looking to join the formula student team of my university team next year as a photographer to hopefully get a career in motorsport photography. I'm also eyeing some engineering function but I'm not sure which one because I study biomedical engineering right now which is kind of a jack of all trades master of none study
Formula Student Electric is also pretty awesome all the benefits of developing vehicle dynamics with the added instant torque of motors. If you're interested come join the University of Nottingham Race Team :D Great video!
It's definitely a growing sport!
Thanks to videos like this we convinced our university to make a Team, we are Condor Racing and we're going to compete in 2024 as the first Chilean team in history 😁
UWE have a beautiful, fast performing car this year. Formula Student is an incredible experience for engineering and business.
It's incredible, such an awesome competition 🙌
Im applying for a position on the team in Delft Netherlands this week. Wish me luck guys!
Good luck! 🙌
I am a part of a go kart team, it's no formula sae but i am proud to be a race engineer.
That's awesome! Great to hear you're loving what you do 👊
it‘s definitely the best way to introduce FSAE！
Absolutely! 🙌
I'm from University of Malta Racing and we will be taking part in FSUK this July, so excited to finally take part after Covid induced delays! 🇲🇹 Hoping to spot your car there!
Awesome, come and say hi if you spot us! We look forward to seeing you guys :)
Is F1 in school similar to this ?
I'm planning to join the Formula Student Team of the Hochschule Esslingen next year and this video is one reason.
Absolutely go for it! It's absolutely worth it
Und direkt ins Top Team ^^ Du wirst noch so viel lernen und leiden dabei ;) viel Erfolg !
@@Casskario vielen lieben Dank!
It's not that they go for big downforce, it's just that they go at such a low speed that they need to have a large surface with an aggressive angle of attack to have some downforce that will make a difference (low Reynolds number aerodynamic). Fiberglass can be used to lower the cost and have more points for the cost report, the 600 CC engine is to powerfull to be at 100% for most of the track anyways. And yes it can be a good cradle for talent. Ten years after being the composite leader in 1999 for the FSAE at ÉTS in Montreal, I was an engineering lead for windmills repairs overlooking sixty workers on three sites in the US mid-west.
You said it perfectly, this was why I never built the cars! 😂
I'm assuming Formula Student is another term for Formula SAE (that's what me and my Baja friends call it anyways). My school has two student teams for SAE: Baja and Formula. Only the prior actually makes time to get into the shop and put together a vehicle, so I naturally joined them to spice up my resume. I'm not really that big of a car guy, but the skills used to get this whole project moving on the ground and being able to take a beating on rough terrain are what some companies are looking for. Regardless, I'm sure every SAE CDS (Collegiate Design Series) grants a world of opportunities to students who participate and put real effort into their project(s).
Well usually the AE part of SAE is to do with where you are in the world 👍 so for the UK it's called FSUK rather than FSAE
So I recently found out about this form my principle and he explained how he went to a in university texas and did this and then later went into motorcycle racing
It's brilliant!!
You should even research formula 1 in schools in secondary schools, it is actually a fantastic competition
Absolutely! Wasn't aware it was actually a thing 🙌
@@TheRacingPilot I competed for two years, some teams receive sponsors from massive company’s such as kingspan and redbull bwt etc. The competition has grown my interest in formula 1, I am from Ireland and it’s really popular here, Irish teams have won the world finals only once before but have been runners up many times. But as a result from this competition, formula student teams from universities all over Ireland are often texting f1 in schools members offering them a place on the team.
@@TheRacingPilot I highly recommend this video explaining it but I would also love to see an analysis by you of this competition, it truly is amazing and extremely difficult and time consuming but has encouraged me to pursue engineering kzhead.info/sun/mdiyppmDfXeQbHk/bejne.html
I Wanta Join a Formula Student Team but the Thing is What College and there is Clearly Big Teams and Small Teams making The Harder to get into College Schools Win the The Event for that Reason but The Small Teams can Think out of the Box for Sure
Send me a message on @theracingluke Instagram and I'll be more than happy to help!
Since I study biology and I know shit about physics,but I still want to get involved with FS,I'll choose to be the driver if possible.
It doesn't matter what you study it's all about getting involved 👍 and to be driver you generally need some raving experience too
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Ah yes, a classic love hate relationship :) By now i kind of hoped I'll be able to quit it, but as it seems it will be a 6th year inside formula student for me after this season wraps up... Still hoping on working in motorsports some day
Hahah same here 👍
There's also Baja SAE, my university partakes in it but not formula. I'm not sure how much formula costs, but I'm pretty sure that Baja is much more affordable. I think the car we're building this year should cost $9-10k.
Ah I see, that's interesting. Wasn't aware of that!
As an economic student, I can relate
Absolutely, formula student is amazing
I joined this year Cairo University formula team as a business planning member and I would like to know more about the main points I should focus on during the year to make the best of it
Nice! Where are you in terms of the size of your operation?
I just started, so actually I don't know much unfortunately
Build your social media, engagement with your university and faculty, outreach to sponsors for in-kind goods or services or cash. Having a good business team is just as crucial to build a strong team.
Go UGRacing (University of Glasgow) overall winners of Formula Student UK 2022
Congrats to them 👏👏👏
I’m I Australia but would still like to know going into uni for the first time next year how do i know what Universities are still doing formula student because I know some have done it in previous years but is there any way of knowing which one will still be doing it next year before I pick my uni
There should be information on the university's pages but you can always contact them directly 👍
Why is it only universities taking part and not including trade schools, secondary schools, adult education centres and similar institutions?
because you need a specialised workshop to work and manufacture all the pieces of the car from scratch which most schools dont have money for, and you need to be an engineer to actually make a proper race car in the first place. Im a mechanical engineering student from Swansea formula student and were always using heavy precision machinery to work with carbon fibre etc
im gonna sign up to formula student once im of age.
Definitely recommend it! 👍
Yes, do it!
next achivement - going bath uni for only one reason xd
Hahaha good choice!
what is the annual budget of such an operation?
It varies uni to uni, can be as little as a few thousand or as much as $1 million
what courses would I have to take to be able to get involved in this
Any course, it's open to all students 👍
My college takes part in it. Or at least used to I think. Didn't make the cut as I was more interested in driving but I am too old to start driving either so......fk my life lol :D
Hahaha well being an F1 driver certainly ain't easy!
Hello everyone!! I recently found out about Formula Student and I want to start a team at my school, IE University! Any tips or advice? What are some good places to look for money from aside from my school?
That's awesome!! In terms of funding, sponsors are your way forward. If you have the resources to start a team that can compete then start reaching out to companies to sponsor! The best ones to aim for are Motorsport component manufacturers 👍
@@TheRacingPilot Thank you so much for the response!! I will be looking into that ASAP
I got accepted to Hertfordshire and Oxford brookes I really want to do this formula student, has anyone done it before especially in one of these universities?
I haven't myself but I know Oxford Brookes are very good at Formula Student so that would be a good choice!
@@TheRacingPilot they are my main offer at the moment just need to get the grades for the end of the yesr
Hi i am working on a complete new formula student team. And i design the suspension. My question is. Where does your suspension sit on ? The wishbone or the uprights. I know i am a competitor, but our team is a totally new team (because og Corona) so we are not a strong competitor
Not entirely sure what you mean but the wheel is held in place by bearings in the upright. The upright is attached to the wishbones. Vertical suspension travel is done by applying load to the pushrods/pullrods which are in some way attached to the shocks, so effectively the car sits on these. Suspension design isn't simple. Read race car vehicle dynamics by Milliken and Milliken
Which college would you say has the best formula Student and best chances at getting into the industry? Asking so that I can choose my college accordingly......
I think we may be a bit biased ;)
ETH Zürich are always pretty strong
Don't pick a uni based on a team. You can join a team that hasn't performed well/smaller and be way more involved in more aspects of the team. Your individual performance within the team is what counts on your CV
I dont to work in Formula One I just want to work in GT3 or any series
Formula Student is equally as valuable for GT racing 🙌
@@TheRacingPilot One Day 😭😭 please
If Formula Student isn't hosted anywhere in the country, can we work with Formula Student and our university to bring the Formula Student competition to the institution? Like we would form a team within a club in the university, and contact Formula Student to let us participate.
Yes. You can form a formula student club in your university. If you want participate in the Events with your car, you need to follow the rules. Most of the european Events mostly use the Formula Student Germany rules. Also the Handbook of each event says some things you have to keep in mind. Formula Student is the racing category. If you want to participate in the Events in Europe, you can register your Team at the Formula Student Germany site, I think.
Can someone in Electronic and Electrical Engineering specialize in this? Or do this?
From what I remember, some teams only run electrical cars and are desperately looking for electrical students, so you might be a good fit.
@@crosscategory thanks for this. Just got accepted (recieved an offer) to Southampton and I might try formula student out.
Even combustion engine car teams need ECE major students, electric throttle control, CAN data logging, wire harness design, and manufacturing, active aero control...
I used formula student driverless to get into the autonomous vehicle industry.
Absolutely, it's brilliant for loads of career paths 👍
Thanks a lot for your video 👍😇 Please Read 🥺🙏 I am adhi from India 🇮🇳🙏 I hope you posted this video a year ago 😭 I am studying in a college which does not comes under the Formula Student. I had a chance to study in PSG College India🇮🇳 which comes under the formula Student list. 😭😔 I am studying BE Computer science in a reputed college do I still have a chance to work in any motorsport.plz respond.🙏
Of course! Whilst Formula Student is a great place to get started, it isn't the only way in. If you could demonstrate an interest in motorsport through other extracurricular activities that would be a great way to help with job applications and interviews
@@teambathracing thanks a lot🙏
@@teambathracing i heard about formula in schools also . Do you know more about that
Doesn't cambridge have formula student?
They certainly do 🙌
What about Baja SAE?
Which one are you referring to?
@@TheRacingPilot What do you mean?
@@TheRacingPilot He means Offroad-Buggy SAE basically. It's not so common in middle-europe.
How can i become a formula 1 driver?
Sadly, it takes lots and lots and lots of money nowadays 👍
I want to be involved 😊
Get involved!
How
How
You forgot to mention the University of Aberdeen and the University Glasgow who have recently been outperforming some of the universities you mentioned
Apologies for that 👍
@@TheRacingPilot can you make a video on F1 in School Championship coz it is there and is official F1 sponsered event but never mentioned. I myself wanted to enroll in it but funding is so important and in India it is difficult so hoping that I get a work in such Formula student and thanks for reminding me there was another way to get into F1. I forgot about it since 2018
This comment aged very well indeed - Glasgow won :)
lol my school is on there😅
Hahah nice!
how much does a formula student season cost ?
I'll have to get back to you on that one! Send a message on @theracingluke and I'll get back to you 👍
@@TheRacingPilot OK thank you
entry to the event is £1800 per team for FSUK, with cars ranging from £10,000 to over £5 million.
@@anonymousperson7861 ok I see
@@anonymousperson7861 thank you
is it faster than f1
It's sadly not, but very quick!
Not one African event...I know we're poor but South Africans surely have money and can participate...especially the Boers...I'm sure Stellenbosch or an equivalent can come up with the funds to do this...we keep losing our best cos the world doesn't believe in us and it's frustrating...
100% agree, hopefully it's something that will come soon!
Funny how you make a video about Formula Student and your entire comment section is instantly filled by students already competing.
Hahaha I know right!
The Formula Student car still faster than the Mclaren
McLaren got a podium in Imola... I think you mean Mercedes 😂
@@TheRacingPilot Forgor☠️
Big Oof.
Who drives the car
Whichever student is best qualified to 👍
Students either in the team or at least undergraduates at the university!
How much downforce are we going to include in the Formula? All of it!!!
Absolutely 😂
Too much technical crap with the events just make it like an F1 weekend
The point of Formula Student is education not entertainment 👍
Sounds like a load of BS to me
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