Formula Student Spain 2024: UniBo Motorsport Takes 1st Place with Athena

Montmeló, August 7, 2024 – UniBo Motorsport participated in the second race of the 2024 Formula Student season in Spain, held from August 1 to 7 at the Barcelona-Catalunya circuit, achieving an overall first place with Athena, car number 88.

The prototype successfully passed all technical inspections: mechanical, battery pack, and driver safety tests within the set timelines. The mechanical inspections were completed on the second day, the battery pack inspections on the third, and the electrical inspections, including Tilt, Rain, and Brake tests, were completed on the fourth day, all with positive results.

On August 3, the team also participated in the static events: Cost Event, Engineering Design Event, and Business Plan Presentation. These allowed the judges to see the design and development work of the prototype. In the Cost Event, the Bologna team placed seventh, sixth in the Design Event, and ninth in the Business Plan Presentation. Unfortunately, on the fourth day, some issues arose with the battery pack and brakes, but these were promptly resolved, allowing Athena to continue with the subsequent tests.

During the Acceleration and Skidpad tests on the fifth day, UniBo Motorsport finished seventh and sixth, respectively. In the Autocross test, however, Athena stood out, finishing second among the 25 electric teams.

Finally, on August 7, Athena completed 20 laps of the Endurance test, securing the coveted first place. This victory allowed the team to rise in the standings and emerge as the overall winner of the competition.

The entire UniBo Motorsport team is extremely proud of these results, which represent a strong comeback after the 2023 season, during which the vehicle could not participate in any competitions.

The team is now focusing on the next challenge: Formula ATA, which will take place at the Varano de' Melegari circuit from September 4 to 8.