Formula student UK is an annual competition pitting university teams from the UK and abroad against one another at Silverstone. Up to 120 teams compete through a series of tasks to which points are assigned and a winner declared.

Leeds has had a rich history with Formula Student. Formed in 1996, the team became the first UK university to take part in the competition back in the 1997 by competing in the American league. Since then we have raced around the world including Australia, Japan and Italy. 

Our team strives to be one of the top Formula student teams in the UK using our engineering knowledge to design and manufacture excellent cars. Students work on every aspect of the car from the suspension, chassis and aerodynamic packages to the power and drivetrains. The project is student driven with support from faculty members.

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Leeds Gryphon Racing

Roman Porazinski

Jack Rudd

Peter Grieve

Max Pepper

Tom Mcfadden

Alan Brickwood

Sam Matthews

Olivia Skilbeck

Michal Nowinski

Laura Butterworth

The Technical Support team at Leeds Gryphon Racing plays a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of all technical aspects during the Formula Student competition. This team is responsible for troubleshooting and resolving technical issues that arise with the car, maintaining system reliability, and providing expert assistance to all other teams to optimize performance on race day. Their work ensures that the engineering designs translate effectively into a high-performing race car on the track.

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