FS World – the Formula Student World Ranking
| Combustion Vehicle #University | Points of 1000 | |
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UPV Valéncia
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689 |
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Purdue West Lafayette
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593 |
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K-State Manhattan
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578 |
| Electric Vehicle #University | Points of 1000 | |
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| 1. |
ETH Zürich
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851 |
| 2. |
UAS Graz
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643 |
| 3. |
TU UAS Tallinn
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640 |
| Driverless Cup #University | Points of 600 | |
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ETH Zürich
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460 |
| 2. |
NTNU Trondheim
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401 |
| 3. |
IT Karlsruhe
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396 |
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All RSS feedsRSS ❯Ansys Formula Student Aerodynamics Simulation Challenge – Formula Bharat 2027
Ansys (part of Synopsys) is excited to announce the Ansys Formula Student Aerodynamics Simulation Challenge as part of the Special Awards category at Formula Bharat 2027.
The Challenge:
Can your team make its own Formula Student car aerodynamically
cleaner using simulation-driven engineering?
- Establish the drag coefficient of the current car.
- Evaluate controlled aerodynamic design changes.
- Identify an improved geometry with lower drag.
- Document assumptions, mesh, convergence, and results.
The award will be presented to the winning team at the Formula Bharat 2027 Award Ceremony.
Each team must submit their report via the upload portal listed on the Resources page by January 8, 2027, 11:30 p.m. IST.
FSG Academy 2026: Recordings and Slides Available
On Saturday, November 7th, 2026, the FSG Academy at Helsing in Munich opened the 2027 season. 300 participants from 64 teams and 10 countries took part, from Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Bulgaria and Romania as well as from Norway and from Dubai in the United Arab Emirates.
The program covered the rules for 2027, technical inspection, the static disciplines and the experiences of last season's teams, including the FSG 2026 overall winner ETH Zürich and the Driverless Cup winner TU Hamburg. In parallel, FSG officials met the team captains to discuss organisational topics and feedback from the 2026 season.
Thank you, Helsing
We would like to thank Helsing for hosting the Academy at its site in Munich. We also thank all speakers and the teams who shared their experiences.
Recordings and slides
All 14 talks were recorded. The videos, the slides and a short summary of each talk are now available on the Academy page after login: fsg.one/20261107
Registration for FSG 2027: no more quiz
In the panel discussion we presented why the registration quiz in its current form is no longer suitable: an AI model answered the quiz questions of the last ten years of European competitions with 98% accuracy, taking 10 to 45 seconds per question.
FSG will therefore no longer use a conventional registration quiz. The procedure is currently being aligned with the other European competitions. We expect to announce how FSG will implement it by Christmas, together with the publication of the FSG 2027 Event Handbook.
Sustainable Innovative Mobility Challenge Formula Bharat 2027
Calling Formula Bharat teams to look beyond vehicle performance. Rethink material choices, manufacturing processes, and resource use across the vehicle lifecycle.
Submission closes in
About The Challenge
The Sustainable Innovative Mobility Challenge (SIMC) is a Formula Bharat initiative, with WRI India as its Knowledge Partner. It encourages student teams to bring sustainability into the vehicle design and development process through practical, evidence-based solutions. The challenge recognises that the environmental footprint of a vehicle extends beyond its energy source or on-track performance. It also depends on the materials selected, the way components are manufactured and packaged, and what happens to them at the end of their useful life. Great engineering is not just about building a vehicle that performs better. It is about designing smarter, using resources responsibly, and considering the impact of every decision from creation to end of-life.
What the challenge looks at
Every design decision leaves a footprint. The materials we choose, the way we manufacture, the resources we consume, and what happens to a product at the end of its useful life all shape its environmental impact. The challenge is to look beyond how well a product performs and consider how responsibly it is designed, made, used, and managed. Teams are encouraged to question conventional choices, explore opportunities to reduce environmental impacts, and demonstrate the thinking and evidence behind their decisions.
The assessment framework looks at four interconnected areas:
MATERIALS
Rethink What Goes Into Your Product Good design starts with informed material choices. Consider where materials come from, their environmental…
MATERIALS
Rethink What Goes Into Your Product Good design starts with informed material choices. Consider where materials come from, their environmental footprint, recycled or renewable content, supplier practices, and traceability. Explain why materials were selected and how those choices contribute to reducing environmental impacts.
PRODUCTION
Make Every Resource Count How a product is manufactured matters as much as what goes into it. Examine production processes,…
PRODUCTION
Make Every Resource Count How a product is manufactured matters as much as what goes into it. Examine production processes, material efficiency, energy and resource consumption, waste generation, and packaging choices. Identify opportunities to minimize resource use, reduce emissions, and make manufacturing more efficient.
CIRCULARITY
Design for What Comes Next A product’s value should not end when its first use is over. Explore how products,…
CIRCULARITY
Design for What Comes Next A product’s value should not end when its first use is over. Explore how products, components, and materials can be repaired, reused, refurbished, remanufactured, or recycled. Consider how design decisions can extend product life, retain material value, and support responsible end-of-life management.
EVIDENCE
Showcase the Thought Behind Your Choices Good intentions need evidence. Document your design decisions, explain the reasoning behind them, and…
EVIDENCE
Showcase the Thought Behind Your Choices Good intentions need evidence. Document your design decisions, explain the reasoning behind them, and support environmental claims with relevant data, calculations, and credible sources. Demonstrate measurable outcomes where possible, acknowledge trade-offs, and highlight opportunities for further improvement.
Formula Bharat x WRI India
Returning for its second year as part of the Formula Bharat experience, the Sustainable Innovative Mobility Challenge (SIMC) 2027 builds on its inaugural 2026 edition to make sustainability a more visible and practical part of student led automotive engineering.
As Knowledge Partner, WRI India brings expertise in sustainable mobility and resource-efficient systems, and supports the development of the challenge and evaluation of team submissions.
Three pit stops. Deeper insight into sustainable mobility.
Leading up to Formula Bharat 2027, three knowledge sharing sessions will connect participating teams with subject matter experts. The sessions will build awareness, share practical insights and help teams think more deeply about sustainability in automotive engineering.
1. Automotive Sustainability
Explore sustainability across the automotive value chain, from material sourcing and manufacturing to resource consumption and environmental impacts.
2. Designing for Circularity
Discover how resource-efficient design, sustainable materials, component reuse, refurbishment, and recycling can help extend product life and retain material value.
3. Battery Lifecycle and Sustainability
Understand battery materials, responsible sourcing, lifecycle impacts, second-life applications, and
recycling, and their implications for sustainable electric mobility.
Three expert-led knowledge-sharing sessions will take place by January 2027. Dates, speakers, and joining details will be shared shortly. The sessions are open to all interested teams and are a learning opportunity separate from the SIMC submission and evaluation process.
Recognition and opportunity
The winning team will receive a dedicated SIMC Trophy and the opportunity to showcase its work at a relevant national-level conclave, presenting its ideas and solutions to a wider audience of mobility, automotive, and sustainability stakeholders.
Win recognition. Showcase your innovation. Make your work part of the conversation shaping India’s sustainable mobility future.
Bring your sustainability ideas to the track.
Whether your team is rethinking material choices, reducing manufacturing waste, or designing for circularity, SIMC is an opportunity to turn engineering decisions into measurable sustainability action.
STEP 1 · JOIN THE GRID
Register your team
Complete registration by 30 November 2026. [Register here]
STEP 2 · BUILD YOUR LAP
Develop your submission
Review the official guidelines, document your approach, and prepare supporting evidence.
STEP 3 · CROSS THE LINE
Submit by the deadline
Upload your report by 30 November 2026. Shortlisted teams will be invited for on-site evaluation.
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