The IR26 “Jade” is the first evolution of the IR25 — and with it, the next step on our way back to being truly competitive. Going into this season, we had three major goals: all-wheel drive with boost, less weight, and more reliability. After building the IR25, we had already gained our first experience with an all-wheel-drive car. At the same time, the momentum created by having running cars in recent seasons helped the team grow to more than 40 active members. This year, th

Management is responsible for the business disciplines - to show that we can produce a formula car not only technically, but also...

For the vehicle concept of the IR24, the concept of the 23 was optimized and improved. With the exception of the planetary gearbox, the...

Sponsorship management in motorsport is the key to creating strong partnerships that drive success on and off the racetrack. It connects...

The cost report shows the team's ability to calculate both accurately and realistically. For the production of a formula car, a large...

In Formula Student, the business plan shows that the teams not only have engineering skills, but also business know-how and can present a...

We are looking for a dedicated Social Media Manager to help our team build a strong online presence and communicate our activities across...

For the team, the IR23 — named “Opal” — meant one thing above all: a fresh start. The long and difficult COVID years were finally behind us, the team was growing again, and with that came a renewed sense of energy and momentum. Early on, one thing was clear: it was time to leave the old IR17 platform behind. After following that concept for the previous two years, we decided not to keep building on old solutions. Instead, we took everything we had learned from two years of de

After the start of Corona 2020, the team shrank to just 6 dedicated students. A little advertising and a lot of support from alumni...

Softs, mediums or hards? Formula 1 strategists ask themselves this question every time. Choosing the right rubber compound is the key to...

In the fascinating world of motorsport, every detail is crucial for triumph on the race track. Fiber composite simulation is at the heart...

The focus is on a component that has a decisive influence on driving dynamics: the anti-roll bar. As a key element for optimizing vehicle...

A lot has happened since the last newsletter: on June 2, we visited the MSC Osnabrück for a driver training session. We were able to test...

This season, the IR18 - Mantis has an all-wheel drive with servomotors flange-mounted to the wheel hubs, as well as a planetary gearbox...

The IR17 - Lizard is the 7th electric vehicle from the forge of the Ignition Racing Team electric. The Lizard is characterized by a more...

IR16 - Honeybadger is the 6th electric vehicle from the Ignition Racing Team electric forge. Our Honeybadger is characterized by a newly...

True to the motto "the only success is our eXcess", the 2015 season went well for the 50 or so student members. In 2014, the team...

2014 was a particularly successful year for the IRTe. In competition with teams from universities and universities of applied sciences...

In 2013, the IRTe of around 35 dedicated students competed with the electric racing car "Green Garnet". It competed with 39 other teams...