Whether you are a new team or are experienced in the competition, being familiar with the rules is essential to success at Formula Student.
FS2026 rules v1 - last updated 23/10/2025
FS2026 rules v1.1 supplementary - last updated 24/02/2026
Update 09/04/2026: It has been brought to our attention that our move back to a supplementary rules model has caused some unintended consequences with a number of team’s designs.
Where there is a conflict between the original “FS 2026 Rules V1” published around L2W last year, and the “FS2026 Rules V1.1 Supplementary” published in late February this year, we will accept cars designed and built to either ruleset.
We apologise for any inconvenience or confusion this has caused. If you have any doubts or queries, please raise a rules question on the FSQD.
FS2026 FS-AI rules - last updated 30/10/2025
FS2026 FS-AI Autonomous Platform Cup entry - last updated 28/11/2025
FS2026 FS-AI Autonomous Platform Cup summary - last updated 28/11/2025
All rules questions need to be submitted via the FS Question Database.
FS2025 rules - last updated 08/07/2025
FS2025 FS-AI rules - last updated 19/11/2024
FS2025 Project Management Event Rules - last updated 16/04/2025
If you have a general question about Formula Student, we'd like to hear from you.
If you have a technical question about the rules or your car, please submit this to the Questions Database on the FS Portal.
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