"Formula Student was a great opportunity for all involved to put into practise the engineering disciplines we  had been learning throughout our time at Sussex. In addition, this is a project which has a large emphasis on teamwork and overall goals, much like you will encounter in the engineering industry after university. As team leader for Mobil 1 Team Sussex 2014, I had the challenge of leading a team of 22 engineering students to achieve our overall goal; which was to participate in all dynamic events. The competitive aspect which comes with this project is what sets it aside from other academic projects within the university; as at the end of the year, you have the opportunity to test your creation against other university teams from around the world, at the world famous Silverstone circuit. This experience has proved a good steppingstone between academic work, and the engineering industry. This has provided my team and myself with the confidence we need to start our careers in our chosen disciplines." Sam Jewiss Team Leader 2013-14

See the team in action at Silverstone

Dr Chang Wang, Senior Lecturer in Mechanical Engineering, he works with the team in developing the car and can be see on the right in both of the photos below:

Chang Wang is senior lecturer in mechanical engineering, he has expertise in structural analysis, fluid mechanics and heat transfer. He has conducted analysis of products for companies in sheet metal forming, gas fire and automotive component manufacturing. He has been assisting the University of Sussex Formula Student Team with finite element analysis of vehicle chassis, suspension system and other components. 

Formula Student 2014 Silverstone

The Formula Student Team take the car through it's paces at Silverstone

View further photographs from the teams day at Silverstone

University of Sussex, Automotive Engineering and Mechanical Engineering