Why you need to join Formula Student 2025

Still on the fence about joining us next Summer?

• We are the longest-running Formula Student competition in Europe
• We warmly welcome all types of vehicle powertrains; IC, EV, Hybrid or alternative fuels - the choice is yours!
• We offer a dedicated FS-AI competition for teams to develop automated driving systems, together with a dedicated drone vehicle for teams to work on without the need to build their own car
• The UK competition takes place at the historic Silverstone circuit, a current F1 Grand Prix venue, with cars running on the same track
• Our rules can accommodate cars built to Formula Student Germany rules and we regularly welcome European teams to the UK
• As one of the first events in the European events calendar, it’s a fantastic opportunity to get some early testing, feedback and hopefully some silverware
• The competition is owned and operated by the Institution of Mechanical Engineers, the largest professional engineering institution in the world, helping to provide routes to professional chartership to enhance your engineering career.
• Our Judges and Scrutineers have a wealth of experience in industry that can help you not only during the competition but in your careers
• Our sponsors include some of the top engineering employers in the UK and the world and they acknowledge that Formula Student graduates are some of the best engineers available to employ
• We are the most international competition with representation from the largest number of different countries. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and open competition whilst remaining competitive
• The organising committee are motivated to help as many engineering students as possible to experience and benefit from everything Formula Student has to offer the next generation of professional engineers
• Because racecar. Seriously!

The process to get involved is easy straightforward:

• Download the UK ruleset
• Read the new registration guidance
• Get set up with a free FS Team Account and submit your completed Design Concept Specification (DCS) document by 6 December 2025
• Accepted teams will be emailed in January 2025 and invited to pay the entry fee and formally register