CTAG collaborates with UVigo Motorsport on the development tests of the single-seater for Formula Student 2015

The collaboration between CTAG and the group of the University of Vigo, UVigo Motorsport, has focused on the impact tests on a part of the single-seater. The results obtained comply with the regulations of the Formula Student.

Frames of the energy absorption test in case of accident, conducted at CTAG on the deformable part
Frames of the energy absorption test in case of accident, conducted at CTAG on the deformable part

 The part was tested at 6.47 m/s with a mass of 348 kg, in compliance with the regulations of Formula Student:

Energy Absorbed > 7350 J

Maximum acceleration < 40 g

Average acceleration < 20g

Formula Student is the most important inter-university motorsport competition in Europe.

This competition covers all aspects of an industrial company, from research and design through manufacturing and testing, to the management of teamwork, financial management and marketing management. All this will be evaluated by a jury of experts belonging to industries related to motorsport.

The first race of the competition will take place during the second week of July at the British circuit of Silverstone.