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FUF RACING TEAM
Our team on the world map of Formula Student cars
Excelling in developing single-seated Formula type racing cars
Frederick University Formula Racing Team (FUF Racing Team) holds the distinction of being the first Cypriot team at tertiary education level to design and construct a single-seated Formula-type racing car.
The team’s journey commenced at the international Formula SAE Student Competition in Italy in July 2017, where the students debuted their car. Since then, the FUF Racing Team has consistently participated at the Competition, unveiling a new car each year. Professor Antonis Lontos is the Academic Advisor of the team.
Notably, students at the Department of Engineering of the then Technical and Economic School of Nicosia, which later evolved into Frederick University, have been building race cars since the 1960s! The first car was constructed in 1969 and could reach speeds of 55 miles per hour!
The FUF Racing Team and its achievements
2024
In 2024, the team made it to the winners' podium by securing 3rd place in the International Formula SAE Student Competition 2024! The Competition was held in Italy on September 4-8 and the team competed against 18 university teams from around the world.
The FUF Racing Team earned 3rd place in the dynamic events, including endurance, fuel consumption, acceleration, skid pad, and autocross. They also achieved 4th place in the static Engineering Design competition and secured 3rd place overall. The first place was secured by Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia (Italy), and the second place by the University of Applied Sciences in Aachen (Germany).
2023
In 2023, the Team took part in the Formula SAE Student competition, held in Italy from July 10th to 12th, securing 4th place in the rigorous endurance and fuel efficiency race, ultimately claiming 7th place overall among 30 university teams worldwide in the internal combustion engine car category!
In the months leading up to the competition, the students meticulously designed and crafted nearly all components of the car, leveraging the cutting-edge equipment and advanced laboratories available at the University.
This remarkable accomplishment serves as a testament to Frederick University's unwavering dedication to excellence and innovation in the fields of engineering and automotive technology.
The Formula SAE Student Competition
The competition is a prestigious international engineering competition, that tasks university student teams with designing, constructing, testing, and racing Formula-type cars. In addition to technical expertise, teams must develop a comprehensive business plan and secure funding for their project. Judging criteria for the prototype racing car include evaluations of creativity, originality, and efficiency. Points are accumulated through a series of off-track "Static" events as well as on-track "Dynamic" events. Widely respected within the motorsport industry, this competition serves as a bridge for students transitioning from academia to professional settings. It offers invaluable real-world engineering experience alongside the cultivation of soft skills such as business planning and project management. Engaging in this world-class project not only enriches our students with knowledge and unique experiences but also fosters a strong team spirit while allowing them to apply theoretical concepts to practical challenges.
