Successes of the Óbuda University Formula Student Team:
A Milestone in Austria, Valuable Experience at Alpe Adria
The Formula Student competition is not only a test of engineering knowledge but also a meeting point of young talent, innovation, and perseverance. The Óbuda University Racing Team (OUR Team) is the Formula Student team of Óbuda University, made up of university students who have been designing and building their own race car since the team’s reformation in 2022. The team’s work is characterized by engineering precision, hands-on experience, and strong collaboration both within the university and with industrial partners such as Eurocircuits, who support the project as sponsors and technology partners. This season, OUR Team participated in two international competitions, achieving great results and gaining valuable experience.
Successful Debut in Austria:
This year marked the team’s first appearance at Formula Student Austria, and the opening day was full of excitement.
After setting up the pit area, the team began the technical inspection, where our drivers easily passed the driver egress test.
We quickly progressed through the mechanical and safety checks, followed by the tilt, noise, and finally the brake test. After successfully completing all of these, Pelican, our race car, received full permission to enter the track.
The static events including the Business Plan Presentation, Cost Event, and Engineering Design were also important milestones during the week. Among the dynamic events, after the Acceleration and Skidpad, came the Autocross, where despite issues with the rear wing mounting, the team anaged to perform well.
The highlight of the competition was Thursday’s Endurance, our main goal for the season. Although Pelican started without wings, it managed to complete the entire 22 km distance — finishing the race for the first time in the team’s history. As the car crossed the finish line, the judges confirmed our success with a gesture — we made it!
The highlight of the competition was Thursday’s Endurance, our main goal for the season. Although Pelican started without wings, it managed to complete the entire 22 km distance — finishing the race for the first time in the team’s history. As the car crossed the finish line, the judges confirmed our success with a gesture — we made it!
Experience at Alpe Adria:
The second stop of the season was Formula Student Alpe Adria, where the team once again passed all technical inspections successfully. This time, another driver took the wheel for the Acceleration and Skidpad events, while the team also presented an innovative business concept in the Business Plan Presentation.
The team was looking forward to the Endurance race with great anticipation. The first stint went smoothly, and after the driver change, Pelican returned to the track. However, at the beginning of the second stint, the race officials stopped the car due to a technical issue, and the team could not complete the race. Although we were disappointed not to reach the finish line, the experience gained during the event was extremely valuable for future evelopment.
Endurance – 6th place
Acceleration – 10th place
Skidpad – 12th place
Autocross – 12th place
Summary:
The OUR Team’s 2025 season proved that hard work, engineering dedication, and teamwork truly pay off. The firstever completed Endurance run in Austria and the valuable experience gained at Formula Student Alpe Adria both confirmed that the team is steadily improving. Progress and international success are supported by partners such as Eurocircuits, who enable the students to work with industry standard technologies and gain real engineering experience. OUR Team’s goal remains the same to return stronger each year, with a more innovative, reliable, and faster car, proudly representing Óbuda University in the Formula Student community..
For more information please visit the OUR Team’s website.
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