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🏎️ Did you know ? The Formula Student competition has a fascinating origin story! 🏁 Back in 1981, Formula Student was born at the University of Texas at Austin. It started as a friendly competition between the engineering departments of various universities. Fast forward to today, and it has evolved into a global phenomenon, with teams from all over the world showcasing their innovation and engineering prowess. From designing and building prototypes to testing them on the track, Formula Student embodies the spirit of teamwork, ingenuity, and passion for motorsport and engineering. Are you ready to be part of Formula Student France 2024? 🚀 #FormulaStudent #Engineering #Innovation #Competition #Motorsport #FormulaStudent #Formulastudentfrance #Engineeringcompetition #engineeringstudents #innovation #students #engineeringstudents #carbonfreemobility #frenchindustry #formulastudent #formulastudentfrance #fsf #engineering #studentengineer #engineeringcompetition #automotive #automotivecompetition #France2030 #REMED #FormulaStudentFrance #FSF24

🏎️ Ready for Formula Student France 2024 ? Here are three great reasons to join the adventure! #FSF2024 #EngineeringChallenge 🚀 1. Unique Engineering Experience: Take part in a high-level engineering competition where you can apply your knowledge, innovate, and tackle unique technical challenges. It’s the perfect opportunity to turn theory into exciting reality! 🏁 2. Meet and Collaborate with International Teams: Join a global community. Formula Student France is a melting pot of cultures and ideas, offering unparalleled opportunities for collaboration, knowledge sharing, and networking with engineering students from all over Europe. 🌎 3. Skill Development and Professional Opportunities: Enhance your project management, teamwork, and leadership skills. Participants often catch the eye of leading companies in the automotive industry and beyond, opening doors to exciting career paths. 🛠️ 🚀 🏁 Be the drivers of tomorrow’s automotive innovation. Sign up now and accelerate your future with Formula Student France 2024! 🏎️ #FutureEngineers #MotorsportInnovation #FormulaStudent #Formulastudentfrance #Engineeringcompetition #engineeringstudents #engineeringstudents #innovation #students #engineeringstudents #carbonfreemobility #frenchindustry #formulastudent #formulastudentfrance #fsf #engineering #studentengineer #engineeringcompetition #automotive #automotivecompetition #France2030 #REMED

🏎️ Exciting News from Formula Student UK 2024! 🏎️ We're thrilled to announce that Imperial Formula Racing is gearing up for an exhilarating season at Formula Student UK 2024! This prestigious engineering competition challenges student teams from around the globe to design, build, and race single-seater cars, pushing the boundaries of innovation and engineering excellence. What to Expect: Innovative Design: Discover how the team at Imperial College London is integrating cutting-edge technology and sustainable practices into their race car. From lightweight materials to advanced aerodynamics and electric propulsion, they are setting new standards in engineering. Teamwork and Passion: Meet the passionate and dedicated students driving this project forward. Get to know their roles, from project management and design to manufacturing and testing, showcasing the collaborative spirit that fuels their success. Engineering Excellence: Learn about the rigorous testing, simulation, and real-world application of engineering principles that make this project a standout. The team employs state-of-the-art tools and methodologies to ensure their car performs flawlessly on race day. Challenges and Solutions: Gain insights into the challenges the team faces and how they overcome them. From tight deadlines and budget constraints to technical hurdles, see how innovative thinking and perseverance lead to success. Sponsorship and Support: Understand the crucial role of sponsors and industry partnerships in providing resources, expertise, and financial support. See how collaboration with industry leaders enhances the team's capabilities and drives them toward their goals. Follow Imperial Formula Racing's journey as they prepare to compete with the best and showcase their incredible skills and creativity. This is more than just a race; it’s a platform for future engineers to shine and for groundbreaking ideas to come to life. Stay tuned for updates, behind-the-scenes insights, and race day excitement! Engage with the team, cheer them on, and be part of their incredible journey toward victory and innovation. Read the full article: https://weare.rs/3ymvSJm Let’s support these talented students as they drive towards engineering excellence and motorsport glory! #FormulaStudentUK #ImperialFormulaRacing #EngineeringExcellence #Innovation #StudentEngineers #RaceToWin #DesignSpark #FutureEngineers #STEM #MotorsportInnovation #RSComponents #SustainableEngineering #TechInnovation

I want to be a race car driver!  No, not really, but I'm sharing a great article from SAE International (Society of Automobile Engineers) about one of my favorite clients, Kevin Boehm Racing. In addition to being a class-act organization made up of outstanding individuals, Kevin's story is one that every kid who is struggling to figure out what they want to be, should hear. It's a story about how passion, hard work and a random conversation with a guy at a racetrack can change everything and pave the way to becoming a championship winning race car driver that just happens to also be an exceptionally talented engineer and an all around great guy. The Journey:  From Engineer to Champion: Kevin didn't start his career behind the wheel. He's an incredibly talented engineer who leverages his expertise to optimize every aspect of his racing performance.  Dedication Defines Him: Kevin's journey wasn't paved with overnight success. It's a story of relentless effort, countless hours honing his skills, and an unwavering commitment to his dream. Inspiration for All: Kevin's story transcends the racing world. It's a powerful message for anyone, regardless of their aspirations. It reminds us that passion, perseverance, and a growth mindset can unlock incredible potential. What drives your passion? What seemingly impossible dream are you chasing? Share your story in the comments below! #inspiration #dedication #hardwork #engineering #racing #nevergiveup #dreamscometrue #kevinboehmracing   P.S. Connect with Kevin and Boehm Racing to learn more about their incredible journey!  https://lnkd.in/gWDB6f36

I want to be a race car driver!  No, not really, but I'm sharing a great article from SAE International (Society of Automobile Engineers) about one of my favorite clients, Kevin Boehm Racing. In addition to being a class-act organization made up of outstanding individuals, Kevin's story is one that every kid who is struggling to figure out what they want to be, should hear. It's a story about how passion, hard work and a random conversation with a guy at a racetrack can change everything and pave the way to becoming a championship winning race car driver that just happens to also be an exceptionally talented engineer and an all around great guy. From Engineer to Champion: Kevin didn't start his career behind the wheel. He's an incredibly talented engineer who leverages his expertise to optimize every aspect of his racing performance. Dedication Defines Him: Kevin's journey wasn't paved with overnight success. It's a story of relentless effort, countless hours honing his skills, and an unwavering commitment to his dream. Inspiration for All: Kevin's story transcends the racing world. It's a powerful message for anyone, regardless of their aspirations. It reminds us that passion, perseverance, and a growth mindset can unlock incredible potential. What drives your passion? What seemingly impossible dream are you chasing? Share your story in the comments below! #inspiration #dedication #hardwork #engineering #racing #nevergiveup #dreamscometrue #kevinboehmracing   P.S. Connect with Kevin and Boehm Racing to learn more about their incredible journey!  https://lnkd.in/gWDB6f36

We couldn’t let National Engineers Week pass without recognising the importance of engineers, given our sport’s reliance on them.   To encourage more young people to consider a career in motorsport and as part of our commitment to increase diversity in motorsport Formula 1, the F1 teams and the FIA are working together to encourage secondary school children across the UK to get involved in science, technology, engineering, and maths (STEM).   One of the ways we do that is through The Smallpeice Trust who facilitate STEM Challenge Days that are designed to give students a hands-on introduction to engineering and build vital life skills through a series of fun technical challenges, team-building exercises and talks from current Formula 1 engineers.   We want to make Formula 1 more accessible for people from lower socio-economic backgrounds and underrepresented groups, including ethnic minorities and women who may be interested in pursuing a career in motorsport and an education in STEM is a great way to start.     #F1 #Motorsport #STEM #STEMEducation #Diversityandinclusion #NationalEngineersWeek

Why should top STEM students consider careers in Formula 1? And how do they get into it 👀? Ameya Ahuja, a Hydraulic Design Engineer at Mercedes-Benz Grand Prix has written us a blog on the topic, to fill us in on the what, where, why, and how for STEM students thinking about a career in motorsport. Ameya breaks down: 🏎 The feeling of seeing your designs racing on TV 👯♀️ The culture at Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team 🏁 How MGP is making serious moves in the diversity space, and, 🤑 The Zero Gravity x MGP scholarship - and how to apply We might be bias because motorsport is *extremely* cool, but we think this one is 100% worth checking out 📩 https://lnkd.in/eVB_iHhf #motorsportcareers #careersinSTEM #formula1

I think it's fair to say that the UK is the de facto lead in motorsport engineering and we need to support that position so that we have a sustainable future for motorsport. There are two streams in engineering - 1. Academic - students wanting to do design, development and research, 2. Vocational/Practical - the 'Hands On' side, the mechanics and engineers who set the cars up, prepare the cars, rebuild them after accidents - the team members you see outside the garages doing the pitstops in F1. There is a serious shortage of suitable engineers, but particularly on the practical side. We have been advised that in July 2025 funding for the two mainstream 'motorsport' vocational qualifications is being withdrawn. We have heard that this is due to them not being able to demonstrate sufficient take up of careers in the motorsport sector. The reason for that is that they are not delivering the correct skills. SCU Motorsport undertook 10 months of research in 2019, supported by Ufi VocTech Trust, talking to race team managers and mechanics in WEC, ELMS, British GT, F4 and many other series to validate our approach. We also spoke to race car manufacturers and the supply chain and the unanimous feedback is that they would not take on students that had just completed either of the two mainstream qualifications. Why wasn't any analysis undertaken before making a decision to withdraw funding? Surely it would make more sense to understand the problem and address it - that is what SCU Motorsport have done and we constantly get feedback on our programme "that is what is needed". We are writing a qualification based on the feedback from the motorsport sector. We are in discussions with an awarding body for them to become our accreditation body. This is a sector that delivers £10 Billion to the UK Economy - struggling to get engineers with the right experience and skills, students who want to enter the motorsport sector and the funding to support this is being withdrawn. We will continue to develop our qualification based on the overseas interest we have. #fia #motorsporteducation Photo credit to GOV UK.

We love seeing new students signing up for our engineering and business courses!! 🤩 We are so happy to be a part of student journeys and we can’t wait to help them succeed! 😊 Looking to start a career in motorsport? Check out our degree options through the link below 👇 🔗 https://lnkd.in/e23r8ZfT #nationalmotorsportacademy #motorsportengineering #businessofmotorsport

Meet Zoie Taverna of University of Central Florida Knights Racing Formula SAE team. In the latest issue of SAE International's #Momentum magazine, follow the inspiring journey of a young female engineer to pursue a STEM career in the male-dominated industry of motorsports. "I found my passion for automotive engineering through Formula SAE, so I hope to be able to pave the way for other women to do the same," says Zoie. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dUwU2nuw