Team Details

Team Bath Racing (TBR) is the combustion powered Formula Student team from the University of Bath. TBR was formed in 2000 and has consistently been one of the UK’s top performing teams, with 13 event wins, 5 times top-ranked British team at FSUK and 1 competition win (FS Czech 2016). This year’s car develops on last year’s success and includes the team’s first DRS system and launch control. The team would like to thank their sponsors and university for their continued support.

Team Bath Racing 2017's goal throughout the project has been to improve transient performance as a result of maximising lateral and longitudinal accelerations. Key design features on TBR17 include Team Bath Racing's first full carbon fibre monocoque, a switch to 10" Avon tyres,full aerodynamic package producing almost double the downforce compared to the 2016 car and Turbocharged KTM 500 EXC engine producing 56kW.

Team Bath Racing have competed in Formula Student since 2001, with an entirely new cohort of team members each year. This presented a clean sheet of paper for the 2014 team, comprising of 25 undergraduates. The focus of this new car has been on a lightweight, tunable and ergonomic chassis, with significant aerodynamic enhancements. To meet this aim we have designed a completely new CFRP monocoque with a tubular rearframe. Thank you to our sponsors including BP, M+W Group and Cytec.

Team Bath Racing have high hopes for their 13th entry into Formula Student. For the first time, a CFRP monocoque and rear steel space frame chassis forms the foundation of the TBR13 vehicle. Coupled a lightweight Aprilia 55RX powertrain, the team believe that they have the perfect balance between innovation and reliability, in a package that is not only lighter but also considerably stiffer than the previous 2012 Team Bath Racing entry. As well as the move to a hybrid composite chassis, advancements in vehicle aerodynamics, vehicle dynamics and powertrain systems such as variable intake geometry mean that the team of 25 engineers are developing upon the success of vehicles from previous years to ensure that they remain one of the top Formula Student teams in the UK. The advancements made by Team Bath Racing have remained possible due to the continued support of our sponsors.

Relentless Team Bath Racing 2011 (RTBR11) is a team of 26 mechanical, automotive and electrical engineers from over 10 countries studying at the University of Bath in the UK.The team and RTBR11 started life in March 2010 and led to a Class 2 entry in FS-UK in July 2010, winning the design prize and finishing as overall runner up. The concept has been developed further in preparation for Class 1 entries in multiple competitions in 2011.RTBR look forward to presenting an all new concept focused on weight reduction and improved drivability. With a move away from 4 cylinder engines, the car is powered by a new Aprilia V-twin engine, saving 30kg compared to its predecessors, and helping achieve a 160kg car. Extensive engine simulation and dyno testing has resulted in increased torque at lower engine speeds and a flatter overall torque curve. This, coupled with a reduced wheelbase and narrower track, aims to provide improved transient response and drivability.