www.formulastudent.com Official Programme £5 Project1_Layout 1 12/06/2012 11:11 Page 1 “The Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains Graduate Scheme fulfilled my lifelong dream to work in Formula One; it has helped me to grow and develop both personally and as an engineer.” The team at Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains (HPP) are responsible for the design, development and manufacture of Formula One engines and hybrid systems, as well as high-end engineering projects for road cars such as the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell – a zero-emission super sports car. Based in Brixworth, Northamptonshire, we employ over 450 dedicated engineers and run a successful graduate and placement student scheme. Developing engineers is at the heart of these programmes; encouraging them to be the best that they can be. Our next Student intake will be in September 2013. To apply for a place on the scheme, please visit www.mercedes-amg-hpp.com/careers Applications are open for a limited time from 1st September 2012, with assessment centres taking place in early 2013. For more information, please visit www.mercedes-amg-hpp.com or visit our stand at Formula Student. Project1_Layout 1 12/06/2012 11:11 Page 1 CONTENTS 2 WELCOME 3 INTRODUCTION 4 EVENTS & SCORING 7 AwaRDS 9 CASE STUDIES 11 PARTNER INFORMATION 12 LIST OF VOLUNTEERS 14 PARticipaTING TEAMS 16 CLASS 1 TEAM PROFILES 75 CLASS 2 TEAM PROFILES 81 EVENT SCHEDULE 83 EVENT MAP 84 WHAT NOT TO MISS OFFICIALS RULES OF ENGAGEMENT Patron Ross Brawn OBE FIMechE Despite the organisers taking all reasonable precautions, Chairman Jon Hilton FIMechE unavoidable accidents can happen. In respect of these, Vice Chairman Dr Andrew Deakin MIMechE we must make clear the rules of engagement for all Project Manager Fiona Pawley participants and visitors. Project Assistant Fiona Edgeler Motorsport may be dangerous and persons attending this “The Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains Graduate Judges and Volunteer Co-ordinator Rebecca Clarke event do so entirely at their own risk. Scheme fulfilled my lifelong dream to work in Formula One; it has Operations Co-ordinator Neil Carr-Jones, Goose Communications Ltd It is a condition of admission that all persons having any helped me to grow and develop both personally and as Assistant to Operations Co-ordinator Samantha Ward connection with the organisation and/or conduct of the an engineer.” Chief Judge Richard Folkson FIMechE event, including owners of the land and the drivers and Head Design Judge Neill Anderson owners of the vehicles are absolved from all liability arising Head Cost, Sustainability and Manufacturing Judge out of accidents, howsoever caused, resulting in damage The team at Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains (HPP) are responsible for the design, development and manufacture of Formula One Richard Hale and/or personal injury to spectators, pass and ticket engines and hybrid systems, as well as high-end engineering projects for road cars such as the Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell – a zero-emission Head Business Presentation Judge Craig Powers holders, or their goods and vehicles. super sports car. Chief Technical Scrutineer Dan Jones This event is held under the General Regulations of the Clerk of the Course Rob Adaway MSA (incorporating the provisions of the International Chief Marshal Peter Harding Based in Brixworth, Northamptonshire, we employ over 450 dedicated engineers and run a successful graduate and placement student scheme. Sporting Code of the FIA), the Developing engineers is at the heart of these programmes; encouraging them to be the best that they can be. Marshals 750 Motor Club and Silverstone Marshals Club FSAE & Formula Student Rules and Results Dr Andrew Deakin MIMechE and Vikki Benn Regulations, Final Instructions and Our next Student intake will be in September 2013. To apply for a place on the scheme, please visit www.mercedes-amg-hpp.com/careers any written instructions that the organisers issue for the event. Applications are open for a limited time from 1st September 2012, with assessment centres taking place in early 2013. CREDITS Printer Fine Print (Services) Ltd, www.fineprint.co.uk MSA Permit COE 71903. For more information, please visit www.mercedes-amg-hpp.com or visit our stand at Formula Student. WELCOME I have been involved in Formula Student for a number of years now, and the levels of innovation demonstrated at the event never fail to amaze me. With over 2000 students from 34 countries competing in one class this year, it should be a very exciting event. Formula Student is a fantastic initiative which gives its entrants the freedom of design to test their ingenuity, whilst also providing practical experience of working to specific deadlines, budgets and regulations. Having worked my way up in Formula One from a machinist at the Williams team in the 1970s to Team Principal at the MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS team today, I have been involved in many different aspects of the sport, from being a mechanic to R&D and aerodynamics. I know that practical experience is invaluable to any engineer. Whilst Formula Student can provide a grounding in motorsport, with many of our engineers at MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS having taken part during their university days, it also provides the foundations for all forms of engineering if students wish to take their career in a different direction. I have no doubt that the skills learnt by participating in Formula Student will help towards the achievement of future success. Good luck to all of this year’s entrants and I look forward to meeting many of you at the event. ROSS BRAWN OBE TEAM PRINCIPAL - MERCEDES AMG PETRONAS FORMULA ONE TEAM FORMULA STUDENT PATRON Welcome to Formula Student 2012. We were once again over subscribed, however we are delighted to have 132 teams from 37 countries participating at the 2012 event. This year there are vehicles with alternative powertrains including hybrids, electric vehicles and alternative fuels. We are especially pleased to have new teams from counties such as Pakistan, South Africa, Norway and Egypt. This year, for the first time, all teams with running cars will compete in a single class. The regulations for electric vehicles have been aligned with the FS Germany electric rules to make it easier for teams to compete in both competitions. The cost and sustainability events have also been merged and the fuel economy event is being judged on the CO2 produced. I would like to say a special thank you to our 2012 Partners; Airbus, Jaguar Land Rover, Mercedes AMG HighPerformancePowertrains, National Instruments and Shell – we are extremely grateful for their support. Good luck to all teams attending the event and I look forward to seeing you at Silverstone Circuit! JON HILTON FORMULA STUDENT CHAIRMAN 2 INTRODUCTION The largest student motorsport event in the world. Formula Student challenges university students from around the world to design and build a single-seat racing car, which is then put to the test at the famous Silverstone Circuit. Students work together on the car, developing their creativity, technical abilities, teamwork and 3000 communication skills, as well as learning how to deliver projects to budget and deadlines. STUDENTS The competition offers teams the opportunity to undertake real-life challenges and logistics, and develop the skills they’ll need when they go on to work in industry. Run by the Institution, since Formula Student was inaugurated in 1998 tens of thousands have come through the competition, with graduates now featuring in every Formula One team. Its key aims are to inspire the next generation about the possibilities of engineering and address the skills 132 shortage in engineering. CARS The brief: Teams are to assume that a manufacturing firm has engaged them to develop a production prototype for a single-seat race car for autocross or sprint racing. The target customer for the final product is a non-professional racer, with high standards for performance and value for money. 34 How it works: COUNTRIES At the beginning of each academic year, university teams start to design their cars. Although they must work to defined safety standards, there are few restrictions on the overall design, thus encouraging innovation. As the year goes on, all the elements of the project must combine – and teams have to make important real-life choices about design, cost and materials. The conclusion of the year’s work is in July’s competition at Silverstone. Teams of judges, including representatives from across industry sectors, scrutinise all elements of the cars, as well as cost, fuel economy and design, ONE even the viability of the marketing plan. Scoring information is on page 6. WEEKEND This year, for the first time, cars running on alternative fuels will compete as part of the main field. Check what fuels the cars are using in the team list, starting page 18. Formula Student is: • A high-performance engineering project • Viewed by the motorsport industry as the standard for engineering graduates to meet, transitioning them from university to the workplace • The kite-mark for real-world engineering experience Improving the world through engineering 3 EVENTS & SCORING Teams can either enter a running car or compete There are five dynamic events, all designed to with just a design concept, allowing them to test different aspects of the car’s performance - spread the design and build process over 2 an important part of any team’s business case. years. The information below is regarding the largest category, Class 1, but the table gives Skid Pad 50 points the points allocation for all categories. In motorsport straight line speed isn’t everything so the skid pad lets teams show how TESTING TIMES well their car goes round corners.