Wednesday, July 16, 2025

Students embark on racing car build project for European competition

Students from the University of Lincoln are building a single-seat racing car to enter Formula Student, Europe’s premier educational engineering competition.

Backed by notable industry figures like Ross Brawn, the competition gives students hands-on experience in automotive engineering, business management, and teamwork.

The team from the University is called Lincoln Racing, and is made up of 34 students from engineering, maths, business, media, and sports journalism, a vital skillset in a competition that tests not only engineering abilities but also business acumen, financial management, and teamwork. They’ll be the first team from the University to enter the competition.

The team is headed up by Dylan Beanlands, a fourth-year Mechanical Engineering Master’s student, serving as Team Principal. Dylan is supported on the Lincoln Racing Management Team by fellow students from the School of Engineering and Physical Sciences: Dave Frost (Technical Director), Tasha Jaques (Engineering Director) and Tom Waddilove (Director of Digital Services). The team are also able to call on specialist support from academics Professor Jun Peng, Professor of Sustainable Energy Engineering, and Dr. Jarek Grebenik, Senior Lecturer in Engineering.

Together, this leadership team is responsible for overseeing the project’s technical and operational aspects, ensuring the team remains on track as they prepare for their debut at Silverstone in July 2025.

As newcomers, the team’s primary goal is to establish strong foundations for future entries with the team already working to create the vital connections within the industry and with local businesses to provide advice and guidance, as well as parts and resources.

Dylan said: “So far, the team has really impressed me in terms of their commitment and drive to make a successful car this year. Together, we have a wide range of experience and expertise that will help us reach our targets.

“The competition will act as a great way for students to gain hands-on and real-world experience and knowledge which can be used in their degrees as well as in future jobs. Overall, I am confident in the team and I am certain we will set successful foundations for future entries.”

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