The soul of the project

We are excited to introduce the members of the Firenze Race Team, consisting of about 70 students, each bringing a unique set of skills and extensive experience in their field. The team members come primarily from the School of Engineering at the University of Florence, but also include students from other schools.

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Our creations

From the earliest inventions to the most technologically advanced, each car represents a chapter in our story of innovation and passion for engineering. Get ready to explore our journey through the world of racing, where each vehicle has made its mark and contributed to defining our competitive spirit and dedication to engineering.

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The FR-25 is an evolution of its predecessor, retaining the autonomous driving system that enables fully driverless operation. The main innovations focus on optimizing aerodynamic load through a redesigned bodywork and reworked front and rear wings, with particular emphasis on the underbody and the removal of the sidepods. These changes have significantly improved the overall efficiency of airflow management. In parallel, a newly designed cooling system has been introduced, featuring two radiators positioned symmetrically on either side of the vehicle. This setup integrates seamlessly with the updated aerodynamic geometry. To celebrate the 25th anniversary of the team, the FR-25 features a special livery inspired by the color scheme of the very first car built by the Firenze Race Team, blending innovation and tradition in a single iconic design.

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The highlights

Since its creation, the Firenze Race Team has always been a point of reference for all students at the University of Florence who are passionate about motorsport, and beyond. Over time, the team has made a name for itself both nationally and internationally through the various competitions and events organised mainly in our territory. All this has led to great collaborations with world-renowned partners operating in the motorsport sector.

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Our supporters

Collaboration is very important in the world of Formula Student, as the budget is small, but there is a lot of work to be done. That's why every kind of help is essential in this sector, and the Firenze Race Team can count on the support of more than 100 partners who help the team to build a car that is able to face all the tests in the competitions.

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Activities and partnerships

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Press releases

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FRT History

Accomplished results

2024

Formula SAE Italy, Varano de’ Melegari (IT) – Class 1D
4th place – Overall ranking 2nd place – Business Event 6th place – Design Event 6th place – Cost Event

Formula Student East, Zalaegerszeg (HU) - Class 1C
5th place – Overall ranking 4th place – Business Event 4th place – Design Event 5th place – Cost Event

2023

Formula SAE Italy, Varano de’ Melegari (IT) – Class 1
3rd place - Cost Report

2022

Formula SAE Italy, Varano de’ Melegari (IT) – Class 3
1st place - Overall standings

2021

Formula Student Czech Republic, Most (CZ) – Class 1
6th place - Cost Report 6th place - Engineering Design

2019

Fomula SAE Italy, Varano de’ Melegari (IT) – Class 1
3rd Place - Cost Report

2017

Formula SAE, Hockenheim (D) – CLASS 1 Driverless
12th place - Overall ranking First team in the world to participate in a Formula SAE event with an autonomous car powered by a combustion engine

Fomula SAE Italy, Varano de’ Melegari (IT) – Class 3
2nd Place - Overall standings 2nd Place - Design Presentation 1st Place - Cost Analysis

2016

Fomula SAE Italy, Varano de’ Melegari (IT) – Class 1
3rd Place - Overall standings 4th Place - Design presentation 1st Place - Cost analysis 3rd Place - Business presentation First Italian Team "ZF TRW-Driving Safety to Safely Drive" Award

2015

Fomula SAE Italy, Varano de’ Melegari (IT) – Class 1
7th place - Overall standings 5th place - Design Presentation 5th place - Cost Analysis "Best use of active frame systems" award.

2013

Formula Student, Silverstone (UK) – Class 2
2nd place - Overall standings 1st place - Cost Analysis

2011

Fomula SAE Italy, Varano de’ Melegari (IT) – Class 1
1st place - Business Presentation 1st place - Cost Analysis

2010

Fomula SAE Italy, Varano de’ Melegari (IT) – Class 1
2nd place - Business Presentation

2008

Formula SAE Italy, Fiorano (IT) – Class 1
1st place - Cost Analysis "Schaffler Group" Award - 'The best selection of bearings and design'

Formula Student, Silverstone (UK) – Class 1
1st place - Cost Analysis

2007

Formula SAE West, Fontana (USA) - Class 1
First Italian team to participate in a race in the USA

Formula SAE Italy, Fiorano (IT) – Class 1
1st place - Cost Analysis Most Friendly Team Award

2006

Formula SAE Italy, Balocco (IT) – Class 3
1st place - Overall standings

2005

Formula SAE Italy, Balocco (IT) – Class 1
2nd place - Overall standings 1st place - Autocross 2nd place - Skidpad 2nd place - Endurance "MSC Software" award - 'Best virtual development team' "Automobilismo" magazine award - 'To the most innovative project'

2004

Formula Student, Leicester (UK) – Class 1/(200)
4th place - Overall standings Class 1 + Class 1/(200) 2nd place - Overall standings Class 1/(200) 1st place - Design Event Class 1/(200) 3rd place - SolidWorks 3D Design & Analysis Awards

2003

Formula Student, Leicester (UK) – Class 1
15th Place - Overall standings Best Rookie Team Award

2002

Formula Student, Leicester (UK) – Class 3
2nd place - Overall standings 1st place - Design Event 1st place - Business Presentation First ever participation of an Italian team in an F-SAE Series event

2000

Firenze Race Team Foundation
Firenze Race Team Foundation