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In just few days 77 race teams from all over the world will compete to win in the Formula Student Germany 2008. In exciting single disciplines it…

The engine is the heart and soul of every automobile. The BMW Group has demonstrated that with their powerful and simultaneously efficient engines,…

Awarded to the team that exhibits the best suspension system design and development including outstanding performance, manufacturing, and aesthetics.…

We at Bosch Engineering GmbH know about the complexity of designing a vehicle that meets emissions regulations and on the other hand still is powerful…

We at Bosch Engineering GmbH know about the needs of the automotive industry and engineering where there is a growing demand for graduates who are…

There are no compromises when it comes to the finest sports car engineering. Technical precision and performance must be pushed to the limits – and…

SolidWorks has been a proud partner of the Formula Student and Formula SAE competitions for many years, giving students meaningful real-world…

Since 80 years DEKRA is working side by side with the automotive industries as a professional and neutral partner, especially in the field of vehicle…

Design Judging Stuff

Here it is, June already, with only one month to go until FSG.

May saw the running of FSAE in Michigan and we must congratulate the winners there.…

FSG is again offering the additional discipline Style Event. Prof. James Kelly, the Chair of Transportation Design at FH Pforzheim and Roberto Maronde…

To inform participants, judges, sponsors and visitors about the dates and locations of proceeding disciplines or events during Formula Student Germany…

Our 4,600 engineers worldwide are looking for reinforcement in the fields of electronics, electrical engineering, as well as mechanical and vehicle…

Risk = Hs x Hp

As we enter a new season of Formula Student competition, it is probably a good idea to talk about safety. Yeah, I know you guys are invincible, can…

Gain exciting insights into the Bosch Engineering GmbH on May 30th, 2008.

Competition

April-fool joke ;-)

Certainly we are not going to auction scrutineering slots!

That was simply the Steering Committees’ April-fool joke 2008 – but with a serious reason.…

As a result of the scarce capacities and the tight time schedule, the Steering Committee has decided to auction off the first scrutineering slots for…

The first obstacle at the FSG event for most of the teams is the Scrutineering.

Experienced scrutineers, who worked several years in Formula Student…

Happy Easter!

We wish all teams, our sponsors and friends of Formula Student Germany Happy Easter and a happy egg hunt!

Competition

Visa for FSG 2008

Dear registered teams for FSG 2008,

we are glad you registered for the event and are looking forward to meet you in Hockenheim. If you need an…

Pat's Column - February

Another month means another column, welcome back to Pat's Corner.

I guess the most important that happened in the last month was the log jam that…

After the unexpected number of applications for the Formula Student Germany 2008 we analysed all processes to identify the maximum number of possible…

We are all aware of the highly demanding work to be done in preparation of a Formula Student event. The dissapointment of the 25 teams, that did not…

Already 5 minutes and 38 seconds after opening regular registration all available places are booked. 35 german and 29 international teams have…

Competition

From the 1st February 1300 CET registration to Formula Student Germany 2008, taking place on the Hockenheimring from 6th to 10th August, is open to…

Pat's Column - January

Firstly, welcome to 2008. My best wishes to all for a prosperous new year and I look forward to catching up with you all in August at Hockenheim.

Seein…

Competition

International teams have the possibility of early registration to FSG 2008 from Monday, 21st January, 1300 CET, until Wednesday, 30th January, 1300…

Happy New Year!

We wish all parties hereto Formula Student Germany a Happy New Year filled with joy, success and lots of lucky days in 2008.

Merry Christmas!

We wish all teams, our sponsors and friends of Formula Student Germany Merry Christmas and reflective holidays!

General Competition

The registration for the third Formula Student competition in Germany starts in less than five weeks. The event will take place, like last year, at…

During the 2007 FSG event we had a new award that was open to all teams that focused on engine development. Bosch Engineering GmbH sponsored the…

For the second time, the ATZ MTZ Extra magazine presents the Formula Student Germany event magazine.
Working closely with teams and organisers, the…

At 10th of November, 370 students from 37 teams attended the 3rd FSG-Workshop held at the University of Stuttgart. Industry experts and experienced…

Pat's Column - November

Another month passes by and congratulations are again due to Stuttgart for their victory in Italy. This is a noteworthy achievement for a team in…

Dear Teams,

after having worked on our specific rules for the Formula Student Germany 2008 we are happy that we were able to publish the finalised…

More details on the schedule and registration are published in the Formula Student - Academy area: <link academy workshops>www.formulastudent.de/academy/workshops/

Pat's Column - October

Well, FSG 07 is finished, congratulations to Stuttgart, and it is time to start planning for next year.

The first thing when planning a new project…

FSG Workshop 2007

A workshop to support teams will be offered on 10th November 2007 by the Formula Student Germany at the University of Stuttgart. The speakers are…

After returning home from the event in Hockenheim, a lot of participants, sponsors and jounalists visited the FSG website to have a look at the…

Almost 1,200 participating students as well as around 5,000 visitors, guests and sponsors made this years’s Formula Student Germany the most…

The weather turned out to be very good – just on time for the dynamic events at the Hockenheimring. Even though Saturday was cloudy and didn’t look…

For the first time during the whole event, all drivers can show the driving dynamics and handling qualities of their race cars during the Autocross.…

38 out of 54 teams were doing the Acceleration Event on Saturday morning.
On the 75 m long track Kiel University could win the event for itself and…

Competition

LU Motorsports (University of Loughborough, UK) won the Cost Analysis Event at the Formula Student Germany. Despite this year’s rules changes…

During the Skid Pad Event, the race cars are driving a course shaped like an eight, to show the lateral acceleration (forces) of their car. The best…

Competition

Start of the dynamic events

The track is dry – just on time for the start of the dynamic events, after a rainy Thursday and Friday. Therefore safe Skid Pad and Acceleration…

Competition

If you cannot be personally at the Formula Student Germany event at the Hockenheimring, you still have the chance to watch the whole event on…

It was a very tight competition and all student racing teams presented a very high standard of a business presentation to our judges. The best five of…

Friday was the day of the static event, which consisted of Business Plan Presentation, Cost Analysis and Engineering Design judged by highly qualified…