Formula 1 at CUED - This site is under construction
Over the last two decades, the department has established itself not only as a key supplier of engineering talent to the British based F1 teams, but also as a source of innovation and targeted research.
This website is intended to highlight and draw together the various activities in the Engineering Department related to Formula 1. These have been grouped in the navigation bar above into the following themes: student projects, news and student groups.
The Engineering Department at Cambridge has a long-standing connection with Formula 1. The table below gives a list of CUED Alumni who are currently Technical Directors for different Formula 1 teams:
| Team | Technical Director |
|---|---|
| McLaren |
Paddy Lowe, M.Eng at CUED |
| Renault | James Allison, M.Eng at CUED |
| Lotus | Mike Gascoyne, PhD at CUED |
| HRT | Geoff Willis, M.Eng at CUED |
The photo below from 2002 shows CUED alumni then working at McLaren, together with former Head of Department Prof. Keith Glover (4th from right). Many more CUED alumni have joined McLaren since this visit:
Please send feedback to: www-formula1@eng.cam.ac.uk
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News
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Nov 17, 2011
Industrial Placement with Mercedes GP Petronas Formula One Team
The MERCEDES GP PETRONAS Formula One Team is once again offering the opportunity for CUED undergraduates to spend a year between their 3rd and 4th years (from July 2012 to August 2013) working in their CFD Group.
Oct 31, 2011
Industrial Placements with Red Bull
Red Bull Technology is inviting candidates to apply for industrial placement positions within its Vehicle Dynamics Department supporting its busy Formula 1 operation.
Aug 27, 2011
Richard Sworder joins Renault F1
Richard Sworder has started work at Renault F1 in Oxfordshire following a visit to describe his 4th year project arranged by Prof. Tony Purnell.
Jul 18, 2011
Cambridge University Eco Racing team unveil new car design
Cambridge University’s solar car team, Cambridge University Eco Racing (CUER), unveiled its latest car design, for entry into the upcoming World Solar Challenge 2011, at a special launch day here at the Department. The launch day also encompassed the final round of their national Future Car Competition for school children.
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Formula1.com
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May 16, 2012
Sauber CEO Kaltenborn handed stake in team
Team principal and president of the board of directors Peter Sauber has transferred a third of the stake in the Sauber Group to CEO Monisha Kaltenborn. Sauber himself will retain the remaining two thirds. “When BMW pulled out of Formula One in 2009, Monisha Kaltenborn was instrumental in the team's survival and since then she has been doing outstanding work in her capacity as CEO,” he explained. “Transferring one third of the stake to her represents an important step for me in providing continuity.
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