19. September 2023
FSG 2024 - Battery + BMS Sponsorship for FSG Teams by Tesla

As a part of our mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy, Tesla will be supporting student teams aspiring to build electric vehicles as part of Formula SAE and Formula Student competitions around the...
06. September 2023
Siemens Academy: Digital Twin in Autonomous Driving Development

Register now for the online session!
28. August 2023
Enjoy the show!

It's already been a week since the 17th Formula Student Germany competition came to a close. Let us reminisce, sit back and check out some of the incredible video and drone footage we have been (impatiently) waiting to...
28. August 2023
Update Published Scoring Data

We hope all of you had a safe journey back home and a chance to catch up on some sleep. Since our Award Ceremony II, a few changes have been made, which we want to share with you. Most of these have already been communicated...
26. August 2023
Rules 2024 Request for Feedback

The Formula Student Rules Team is about to prepare the Rules 2024 next weekend. If you have found errors or inconsistencies in the Rules 2023 or have a remark how to improve it, please use the Rules Feedback Tool to let...
24. August 2023
Appreciating Our Incredible Judges at FSG 2023

During FSG 2023, 175 diligent judges have been on-site, rigorously evaluating and testing our teams' innovation and hard work. You brought a critical eye and a wealth of knowledge to the table, pushing our participants to strive...
22. August 2023
The FSG Media Team Guide for using official FSG Pictures

Also this year the FSG Media Team worked around the clock to capture moments from the event that should not be missed. If you are wondering where and how to access the images that have been captured, follow the steps below.
21. August 2023
What a week! - FSG Day 7 Recap

Yesterday not only FSG 2023 but a whole era of Formula Student Germany history ended with the last combustion cars finishing endurance yesterday. Our Historic cars participating in the reunion cup were the last vehicles on track...
20. August 2023
Action and Awards - FSG Day 6 Recap

Wow, what a day! Yet again, the sun was relentless as everyone sweated their way through trackdrive and autocross. It was great to see that many teams have been working to repair their cars and get back on track so quickly. We...
19. August 2023
Action on Track - FSG Day 5 Recap

From dawn till dusk (almost), we witnessed remarkable achievements both on the track and in the paddock. The day kicked off with the intense EV Cost Finals. A huge shout out to the brilliant minds at Einstein Motorsport, High...
18. August 2023
Halftime at FSG 2023 - Day 4 Recap

Another day of thrilling action at the Formula Student Germany 2023! Today's focus was on Static Disciplines, with the remaining teams showcasing their vehicle design concepts, cost understanding, and business plans. Big...
16. August 2023
Heating up FSG 2023 - Day 3 Recap

Following the footsteps of the blazing heat, the teams were absolutely on fire as they battled through technical inspection today. To beat the heat, some team members took a dive in our pool while waiting for their car to pass...
16. August 2023
NIO Expert Talks at FSG 2023

Our partner NIO will host several talks from Thursday to Sunday about NIO Power, Assisted Driving and the possibilities to Join the NIO Team.
16. August 2023
FSG 2023 is ramping up - Day 2 Recap

What a Day! Monday's action continued today with inspections beginning for the next set of teams who we invited onto the site today. All the teams and volunteers are working flat out and the only indication of slowing down was...
15. August 2023
Revving Up for FSG 2023 - Day 1 Recap

Today marks the thrilling kickoff of FSG 2023! The pit lanes are buzzing with energy as the first teams rolled in, set up and dived straight into technical inspections. The next week promises to be full of non-stop action as the...
14. August 2023
FSG 2023 - It’s on!

The 17th season of Formula Student Germany has officially started and we welcome you all to the Hockenheimring! With 100 teams registered, more than 3.000 students from 25 nations have come from near and far for their chance at...
14. August 2023
It's All about Data

With the new strategic orientation of Formula Student from a combustion-focused competition to electrically driven and autonomous racing cars, dataloggers are elementary in order to be able to organize the event safely and in...
14. August 2023
The Countdown is on!

With less than 24 hours to go, we are in full swing of getting ready and setting up the event site. Yesterday, we kicked-off the countdown for FSG23 with our Volunteers Welcome and started the final preparation for the...
12. August 2023
Just like in motorsport, teamwork and know-how are also required at ZEISS

We are happy to announce that we have ZEISS as a new partner on board! Are you reading this post on your smartphone? Then it's very likely that it contains technology from ZEISS! Because the heart of digitalization beats at...
23. July 2023
Driverless Three Teams Perspectives (3/3 DE Hamburg UAS)

For the 2022 magazine three teams gave us insights into the way they tackle the challenge of building an autonomous race car. With the magazine team working on full speed to finish this years magazine and FSG 2023 just around the...
17. July 2023
Driverless Three Teams Perspectives (2/3 NO Trondheim NTNU)

For the 2022 magazine three teams gave us insights into the way they tackle the challenge of building an autonomous race car. With the magazine team working on full speed to finish this years magazine and FSG 2023 just around the...
02. July 2023
Driverless - Three Team Perspectives (1/3 DE Aachen RWTH)

For the 2022 magazine three teams gave us insights into the way they tackle the challenge of building an autonomous race car. With the magazine team working on full speed to finish this years magazine and FSG 2023 just around the...
20. June 2023
2023 FSG Siemens Digital Twin Award

For the 5th year - at FSG 2023, Siemens Digital Industries Software is sponsoring the “FSG Siemens Digital Twin Award”, a 10.000 EUR award to recognize 3 teams which have either used the most professional and innovative Digital...
26. May 2023
Do's & Dont's of the Formula Student Engineering Design Written Report

Dear FSG Teams, The deadline for submitting the Engineering Design Written Report is approaching (June 2nd). Our Statics Team has compiled some essential guidelines to help you maximize your EDR. You can find the Dos and Don'ts...
27. February 2023
FSG 2023 Combustion Reunion - Registration Open

Dear FSG Community & Alumni Teams! FSG 2023 will be the last event in Hockenheim with a combustion class. Therefore, we would like to appreciate the last 16 years of unique engine sounds with our “FSG Combustion...
22. February 2023
Changes in the Electrical System Form

We have carried out a major revision of the ESF, which means that the EAIR is no longer needed. The EAIR deadline will therefore be removed without replacement. The deadline for the ESF will, however, remain in place. The purpose...
26. January 2023
FSG 2023 Kick Off: FSG Registration Quiz 2023 & World Ranking List Updated

Here we go again! Tomorrow, the annual FS Quiz marathon will kick off the season for the European Formula Student Events 2023! Be ready for the FSG Registration Quiz at 13:00 CET: We have prepared a great set of questions to...
13. December 2022
Electrical System Officer Qualification

Dear teams, since the very first Formula Student Electric Rules we wrote back in 2009, we have required a Safety Responsible person in the team who has HV experience. This was always intended to ensure that at least one person...
05. December 2022
Volunteers registration is open - on #InternationalVolunteersDay

A Formula Student Germany without our volunteers would not be imaginable. Around 50 dedicated motorsport enthusiasts work hard to organize the event throughout the year. On site, over 400 helping hands transform the...
23. November 2022
Rules 2023 v1.1 published

The Rules 2023 v1.1 including your input are now published: https://fsg.one/rules. Thank you for all your feedback. We will answer to all tickets in the feedback tracker. Changes in v1.1 can be easily found using the...
04. October 2022
Rules 2023 v1.0 published - feedback welcome until Tuesday, 2022-10-18

The rules for 2023 are now published: https://fsg.one/rules. If you find errors or inconsistencies in the document or have a remark how to improve it, please use the Rules Feedback Tool to let us know. https://fsg.one/RF This...
14. September 2022
FSG 2023 - Battery Sponsorship for FSG Teams by Tesla

As a part of our mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy, Tesla will be supporting student teams aspiring to build electric vehicles as part of Formula SAE and Formula Student competitions around the...
30. August 2022
Rules 2023 Request for Feedback

The Formula Student Rules Team is about to prepare the Rules 2023. If you have found errors or inconsistencies in the Rules 2022 or have a remark how to improve it, please use the Rules Feedback Tool to let us know....
22. August 2022
FSG 2022 – Award Ceremony Part II: Congratulations to all teams

It’s a wrap – FSG 2022 sadly has come to an end. After only a small event in 2021 it felt great to have you all back on track. The hard work during the whole year of designing, building, and testing the racecars has paid off. It...
21. August 2022
FSG 22 - Recap Day 6

Many new faces were seen at the Hockenheimring yesterday as visitors kept pouring in. The stands were crowded, the track was full of cars, the students stood by with eager eyes and our volunteers made it possible to carry out...
20. August 2022
FSG22 – Recap Day 5

Yesterday was all about cars on track, both for racing and the panoramic picture.Seeing so many students together on the track was amazing and overwhelming! The majority of cars cleared the technical inspection and could be seen...
19. August 2022
FSG22 – Recap Day 4:

Today the cheers of students were heard echoing across the Hockenheimring. As of today, 43 of 66 teams have passed E-Inspection, 77 of 92 teams cleared M-Inspection and 17 of 27 teams successfully completed...
19. August 2022
Würth x FSG: In case of an equipment or tool emergency
In case of an equipment or tool emergency check out Würth's booth. It's worth it! “Racing is Life. Anything before or after is just waiting.” – Steve McQueen as racing driver Michael Delaney in the film Le Mans. To ensure...
18. August 2022
All you need to know about pictures – The FSG Media Guide

The FSG Media Team works around the clock to capture moments from the event that should not be missed. If you are wondering where and how to access the images that have been captured, follow the steps below.
18. August 2022
FSG 22 - Day 3 Recap:

Yesterday, was momentous. With multiple things happening simultaneously, everyone is witnessing the tension rising at Hockenheimring. The day began with teams queuing up for technical inspection, and by the end of the day, 32...
17. August 2022
NIO x FSG 2022: Interesting talks with NIO experts on site
Our partner NIO has a special offer for you! During the week their will be different NIO experts to discuss interesting topics about innovations surrounding electromobility with you! Check out the schedule and come by their...
17. August 2022
FSG22 – Recap Day 2:

Yesterday we finally had all teams on-site at the Hockenheimring! The partners have been setting up their stands and the gates were also opened to visitors. From today also the partners booth are open as well as the FSG forum.The...
16. August 2022
The Academy on Site is back!

Provided by our partners, the Academy offers free workshops to give students an opportunity for further training and an industry insight on various topics.The workshops will take place from August 17 to 19, 2022 in the South...
16. August 2022
Curious to see what happens behind the hidden doors of FSG?

This year we are offering a special Behind the Scenes Tour for alumni and team members who are in their last active season. With this tour we will provide an unique opportunity to have a look behind the hidden doors of Formula...
16. August 2022
Guided Tours at FSG 2022

Guided Tours will be hosted at the Hockenheimring this year for those who are interested in learning more about the concept and goals of Formula Student. We will explain the different classes of cars involved, the aspects of...
16. August 2022
FSG22 – Recap Day 1

Today we finally opened the gates of the Hockenheimring for the first teams. Teams had the chance to settle into their pits and also begin their technical inspections. Despite the strange mix of heat and rain, everything worked...
15. August 2022
FSG 2022 has officially started!

We are back with the 16th season of Formula Student Germany! With a total registration of 92 teams more than 2.600 students from 23 nations all around the globe participate at this year’s event. FSG 2022 is the first ever...
14. August 2022
We are getting ready!

With less than 24 hours left, we are in full swing setting up the event site. Today we kicked-off with our Volunteers Welcome and started preparing the Hockenheimring for the competition, as the first teams are arriving...
17. July 2022
Engineering Design Competition – Best practices to excel

We have prepared a little sneak peek into this years magazine. With the upcoming competitions, you will have to face the Engineering Design Event (EDE). Our Operative Team Member Robert Weingart has put together some useful tips....
10. July 2022
Only five weeks left!

Formula Student Germany is right around the corner! With only five weeks to go, we're looking forward to seeing what everyone has been working on. This teaser gives us goosebumps - are you excited too? FSG 2022 will take...
22. June 2022
Johannes, you will be dearly missed!

On Sunday afternoon we received the shocking message that Johannes Kratzel, our friend and longtime FSG Officials team member, died in a lethal motorcycle accident on Sunday morning, June 19th. With only 35 he had to leave way...
28. April 2022
2022 FSG Siemens Digital Twin Engineering Excellence Award

For the 4rd year - at FSG 2022, Siemens Digital Industries Software is sponsoring the "FSG Siemens Digital Twin Engineering Excellence Award", a 10.000 EUR award to recognize 3 teams which have used the most...
19. March 2022
Volunteering @ FSG 22 - Register now!

You can't get enough of Formula Student? Then join our great community of volunteers. It takes around 450 volunteers to bring Formula Student Germany to life every year. Our team of volunteer’s functions like a well-oiled...
13. March 2022
Siemens Webinar 20220315: Simcenter STAR-CCM+ Student Day

Join the Simcenter Star-CCM+ Student Day offered by our partner Siemens scheduled for March 25th, starting at 14:00 CET. This event is especially aimed at engineering students and educators. During this 3-hour session you will...
07. March 2022
War in Ukraine

We are shocked, upset and deeply saddened by the attack on Ukraine and the ongoing war in which people on both sides are dying completely senselessly, in Europe, in 2022. Year after year, about 1000 university teams from 54...
08. February 2022
Updating Your Remote Emergency System (RES) Device

As stated in the rule DE 7.4.2 of the Competition Handbook, all RES must be of the latest 2022 hardware revision (with e-key). Older models must be sent in to Gross-Funk in order to be upgraded. This mainly includes a way...
29. January 2022
FSG 2022 Quiz - Feedback
On Friday 256 teams finished the registration quiz for Formula Student Germany 2022. The results of the quiz have been published on Saturday, and we received a total of 94 feedback tickets regarding the quiz. After processing...
21. January 2022
Formula Student World Ranking Lists Updated
In 2021, despite the ongoing pandemic, eight physical Formula Student competitions have been able to take place in Europe. We have collected the 350 results and updated the World Ranking...
18. January 2022
FSG2022 Competition Handbook V1.0 is online!
The FSG 2022 Competition Handbook has been created to compliment the Formula Student Rules 2022, identifying the key dates, deadlines and important information about the competition itself. It also gives details on the...
23. December 2021
FSG 2022 - Battery Sponsorship for FSG Teams by Tesla

As a part of our mission to accelerate the world’s transition to sustainable energy, Tesla will be supporting student teams aspiring to build electric vehicles as part of Formula SAE and Formula Student competitions around the...
19. December 2021
FSG Grid Show Recap - Thursday

Thursday was the last live show held in the BW-Tower, as the Award Ceremonies on Friday and Saturday were streamed from the Grandstand. We were lucky enough to welcome some well-known guests into our studio, although you...
12. December 2021
FSG Grid Show Recap - Wednesday

In Wednesday's Grid show, we looked at Formula Student from the perspective of various participants. Firstly, we gained some interesting insights on the Technical Inspection. A big thanks again to our guests and experts in this...
05. December 2021
FSG Grid Show Recap - Tuesday

This was the day where Students got to prove their Formula Student knowledge! We turned our second daily Grid Show into a Quiz show! Representatives from three teams were invited to our studio to quiz against each other. For...
27. November 2021
FSG Grid Show Recap - Monday

As the 2021/22 Season kicks into gear, we want to wish all Rookies a great start to their Formula Student Journeys. As you've probably already heard from your experienced colleagues: Formula Student will be an unforgettable...
21. November 2021
Rules 2022 V1.0 published - feedback welcome
The rules 2022 V1.0 are now published. https://fsg.one/rules At FSG Academy next Friday there will be presentations about the intent of the changes within the rules. There will also be the possibility to ask questions. If you...
17. November 2021
Main Academy - Main Workshop - Registration is now open!

Dear Teams, as already announced we like to invite you to join the Main Workshop on Friday, 26th of November at 17:00 CET! Besides important information on the 2022 rules, we have invited the winners of FSG 2021 and our partner...
11. November 2021
TE Connectivity Webinar - It’s scheduled for November 19th, starting at 13:00 CET
The webinar from our new partner TE Connectivity is focusing on electro-mechanical components in connection and protection systems for electrified E/E architectures. Date and time: 2021-11-19 13:00 CET – 15:00...
31. October 2021
FSG 2022 Main Workshop 26.11. & Rules Update

Dear Teams, after a short but well deserved break both you and ourselves are back to work on the preparation of next year's event. Two things we would like to communicate today: FSG Main Academy November, 26th This years...
21. August 2021
FSG 2021 - Award Ceremony Part II - We say thank you and congratulate all winners

What a week! After such a long break due to the pandemic, this week felt even more special. Finally, all the time spent by the teams on designing, building, testing and optimizing their vehicles has paid off. It has...
21. August 2021
Dynamics Update - Saturday

It's a wrap - The Endurance is over! Our "Final Four", TU Valencia, DHBW Stuttgart, TU Stuttgart & UAS Esslingen successfully completed all of their laps. This marks the End of our Dynamics. Congratulations to all...
20. August 2021
FSG 2021 Award Ceremony Part I

Yesterday night the first Award Ceremony of FSG 2021 took place. Besides many Teams, Partners & Volunteers that joined us on the Grandstands of the Hockenheimring, many FS-enthusiasts from around the globe joined via our...
20. August 2021
Dynamics Update - Friday

On Friday we continued with the Dynamics! In the morning the driverless cars hit the track during the FSD Trackdrive, which is already the last discipline for this class. In the afternoon the FSC/FSE Teams scored some valueable...
19. August 2021
Dynamics Update - Thursday

The first Dynamic Day was packed! Starting of with FSC/FSE/FSD Skid Pad and Acceleration, we saw the Driverless cars performing in the afternoon during FSD Autocross. During these first dynamic disciplines the Teams scored some...
19. August 2021
Meeting our Partners - Siemens Software

Today, we would like to share the opportunity to meet one of our partners virtually. Siemens has set up an online Zoom-session to meet you. They will introduce themselves and share their passion about working for Siemens...
17. August 2021
FSG 2021 Academy Online- Registration open

Dear Teams, the schedule for the Online Edition of the Academy Onsite is now available! Starting tomorrow you can participate in different interactive sessions with our partners. Sign up for slot via the link in the schedule...
15. August 2021
Formula Bharat - A Look beyond the Horizon: Formula Student in India Part II

Please enjoy reading the second part of our little excursion on Formula Student in India. For those who haven't read the first part in this year's magazine, it's worth it: https://fsg.one/h9jSL For the goosebumps moments have...
15. August 2021
Your Designs wanted - FSG All Star Car!

Dear Teams, as mentioned in the Team Welcome, together we want to build the ultimate Formula Student car! How does it work? Tune in every night on 9:30pm to the FSG Live Show to get to know what's the upcoming part. Start...
12. August 2021
FSG 2021 Team Welcome

Thank you to everyone who join us tonight during our virtual session! We hope you enjoyed it as much as we did. For those who were not able to participate, we recorded the session. It is published on live.formulastudent.de and...
03. August 2021
Important Information for Virtual Statics

Dear all,we have changed the judging days for FS-Driverless vehicles to Friday. This had to be done to balance the available number of judges on both judging days. In addition, it provides more time to transfer home for teams...
22. July 2021
Daimler Driverless AI Award 2021 [UPDATE]

Daimler has a vision of a future with fewer traffic accidents and less stress. We are working to achieve this vision through automation, electrification and connectivity. Automation is one of the biggest drivers of change in the...
22. July 2021
2021 FSG Siemens Digital Twin Engineering Excellence Award [UPDATE]

For the 3rd year - at FSG 2021, Siemens Digital Industries Software is sponsoring the "FSG Siemens Digital Twin Engineering Excellence Award", a 10.000 EUR award to recognize 3 teams which have used the most...
13. July 2021
Reaction to Open Letter regarding FSG Static Events
Dear Teams, Thank you for the open letter regarding the static event schedule. We are aware of the situation caused by the rescheduling of FS EAST and we are eager to find a solution for each of the 26 teams that are currently...
04. July 2021
Launch of Scuddy Premium

The time has come - the company "scuddy GmbH & Co. KG" of the two founders of RACEYARD (Formula Student Team at UAS Kiel) released the latest model of the "scuddy PREMIUM" electric folding scooter on...
23. June 2021
Vehicle System Solutions – Engineering Services at Vehicle Level

Feature-based, modular development approach for customized complete vehicle solutions In recent years, the requirements in vehicle development have changed considerably. Stricter safety, emission and CO2 regulations, but above...
25. May 2021
Autonomous System Beginners Guide 2021/22 V0.9 released

We are happy to announce that the Autonomous System (AS) Beginners Guide, based on the Rules version 2022 V0.9, is now available for download. It can be found in the Hands-On section: /academy/hands-on/as-guide/ This document...
20. May 2021
FSG21 Schedule - 80 Teams - Virtual Statics - Helpdesk
Dear Teams, Partners and Friends of FSG,as we approach many official FSG deadlines, we would like to inform you on the following changes and procedures for the competition in 2021. All static disciplines will be held as virtual...
20. April 2021
Teamwork as a Foundation for a Successful Career – from the Motorsport Academy to Schaeffler

"Schaeffler is a really cool employer, and I can definitely imagine working here." That was the statement given by Laura Vosseler in spring 2019 as one of the participants of the Motorsport Academy in Herzogenaurach....
12. April 2021
World Famous Motorsport Teams Use Versions of Mahle's Passive System

The MAHLE Jet Ignition® system is a new combustion technology which replaces the standard spark plug in SI engines with a jet ignition pre-chamber assembly, without requiring a separate ignitior within the main combustion chamber.
10. April 2021
FSG Academy: Deep Dive Workshop on Electric Vehicle Design - April 16th

After a short break we are back with our virtual FSG Academy series! Make sure to register for our session on Electric Vehicle Design on Friday, April 16th starting at 18:00 CEST! You will be hearing presentations on...
09. April 2021
Close to the Customer, Right in The Middle of the Project: welcome to Bosch Engineering GmbH

Tackling a project. Discussing, coordinating, developing. Defying the time pressure together. And at the end of it all: proudly looking at the results. Anyone who has ever participated in Formula Student Germany (FSG) will be...
04. April 2021
One Hour - Deep Dive Workshop on Simulating Autonomous Vehicles Using MATLAB and Simulink - April 8th

The next Deep Dive Workshop from our partner MathWorks focusing on simulating autonomous vehicles using MATLAB and Simulink is coming soon! It's scheduled for April 8th starting at 18:00 CEST! With advancements in the automotive...
17. March 2021
How ZF is automating next generation mobility

In future, intelligently controlled and autonomously operating fleets of vehicles with shuttles and robo-taxis will make fewer individual cars necessary, especially in urban areas. Automated and autonomous driving will help make...
05. March 2021
Driving an Autonomous Vehicle in a 3D Simulation Environment with Recorded Synthetic Data

With advancements in the automotive industry, various student competitions have introduced the driverless category, where the goal of the teams is to design and build an autonomous vehicle that can compete in different...
04. March 2021
Rules 2022 V0.9 published - feedback welcome
The rules for 2022 - the first year of the Driverless Integration in FSG - are now published.https://fsg.one/rules Normally we publish new rules in autumn shortly before the FSG Academy, where we provide a detailed explanation...
07. February 2021
FSG21 Quiz - Retake on Friday, 2021-02-12 13:00 CET
Dear Teams, this years quiz left us with some unexpected challenges. Some teams experienced huge delays during the submission of their answers to multiple questions. This lead to possibly correct answers not being recorded...
01. February 2021
ZF Driverless Challenge

Autonomous Driving and E-Mobility are two main fields of our ZF Mission to the Next Generation Mobility. For us this goes hand in hand with our sponsorship of the Formula Student Competition. The times are changing rapidly and...
26. January 2021
FSG2021 Competition Handbook V1 is online!
The FSG 2021 Competition Handbook has been created to compliment the Formula Student Rules. Because of the pandemic we had to reduce the amount of teams and team members per team significantly. We know, that this is...
13. January 2021
Space Drive: Key Technology for Autonomous Driving

In the future, autonomous and partly autonomous vehicles will have no mechanical connection between the steering wheel and the steering gear. Schaeffler has a pioneering spirit as well as innovative strength and offers with Space...
11. January 2021
2021 Competition & Registration Dates

The FSG Registration Quiz will be held on 2021-02-05 13:00 CET. This year, the competition will take place from 2021-08-16 until 2021-08-22 in Hockenheim. Both of these dates have been chosen in coordination with the other...
03. January 2021
Design with Us the Future of Tomorrow! Working at Siemens Digital Industries Software

At Siemens Digital Industries Software we work with passion. It drives us to develop new innovation processes and offer our customers solutions with which they outperform their competitors in terms of innovation and growth. The...