MEET THE TEAM

Oxford University Racing is made up of 7 technical and 4 non-technical sub-teams who work together towards our final goal of winning the Formula Student competition.

From the first sketch to the final lap, OUR is 100% student-run.

The Aerodynamics Team is responsible for designing and manufacturing the bodywork and any aerodynamic devices of the car.

Our aim is to maximise downforce and minimise drag. We create 3D CAD models of the bodywork and test them using CFD simulations to further improve their aerodynamic performance. We work closely with the Cooling and Chassis teams to make sure that the bodywork provides adequate airflow to the cooling system, as well as fitting perfectly to the frame of the car. Once we have a design that we are happy with, we begin manufacturing it from glass fibre.

The Chassis Team is responsible for designing and manufacturing the steel space frame of the car.

Having completed the initial design, we are currently working on stress-testing the frame and are making iterative improvements. These include cross-bracing and dimensional optimisation, with the hope of having a high performance design ready to be implemented into construction in October.

The Simulation Team works to develop and code mathematically accurate models of the race-car for simulations.

Our responsibilities include developing numerical models for subsystems of the car as well as full vehicle models, which can then be used to advise the design choices of other teams within OUR. Our full vehicle models also play a role in driver training, as they can be run in real-time to give the drivers a realistic driving experience. This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in learning about the importance of simulations in building a car, as well as getting experience working with and managing a team.

The Wheel Assembly Team’s responsibilities include the brakes, ensuring we can safely stop the vehicle as well as carefully balancing the braking force to the front and rear of the car.

Our roles involve optimising how the distinct sub-systems of the car interact with each other and fit together. For the suspension, this means choosing geometries and spring rates. The steering wheel and tires are also our responsibilities. All the components making up wheel assembly are vital, and being part of the Wheel Assembly Team gives us a valued opportunity to make a big impact on the performance of the OUR electric car.

The Marketing & Sponsorship Team manages the internal and external communications of the wider group, produces creative content and marketing/outreach campaigns.

In Marketing, we are responsible for the team's branding, graphic design, events, outreach activities, and online presence, including social media and the website. We maintain relationships with other teams, societies across the University of Oxford and anyone else who would like to get in touch with us. The easiest way to connect with us is through the OUR social channels, please feel free to say hello!

The Sponsorship Team is responsible for building and managing the team’s relationships with our many valued industry sponsors and partners. Our day-to-day roles involve liaising with our sponsors to create content for their social channels in return for funding or parts towards the building of our electric car. We’re grateful for the opportunity to interact with industry-leading companies and earn their ongoing support.