Team
The people behind the project
We are excited to introduce the members of the Firenze Race Team, consisting of about 100 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.
Management
Organizing team activities and interfacing with institutional figures are fundamental tasks for optimal performance: the Management of the Florence Race Team is responsible for this.
Aerodynamics
The aerodynamics package of Formula Student cars is truly important: in order to develop it optimally, in-depth fluid dynamics studies conducted by our team of aerodynamicists are necessary.
Autonomous: controls
Implementing the autonomous system as if a human were operating it is no simple task; simulations and algorithms are the daily bread of the Controls department of the Florence Race Team.
Autonomous: vision & integration
The eyes of our autonomous system: thanks to a complex package of sensors and cameras, the members of the Vision department enable our car to visualize the track in real time.
Brakes and pedals
After every acceleration, there is always a brake: the members of the Brakes department work to make it as effective and reliable as possible
Chassis and ergonomics
All the components of our cars have one thing in common: they are attached to the chassis. Our chassis engineers are responsible for designing a structure that is solid, safe, and lightweight.
Engine and drivetrain
The beating heart of our car is tamed by the Engine department: they are responsible for optimizing and making everything that moves the car as reliable as possible.
Electronics
How many electrical wires are there in a Formula Student car? Surely the members of the Electronics department can answer this question, as they are the ones who design and create electronic boards and wiring.
Manufacturing
Our cars are entirely designed by us: the members of the Manufacturing department handle the production of components and the management of the sponsoring companies that manufacture them for us.
Vehicle Dynamics
Vehicle dynamics specialists are never enough: designing the suspension system, managing the tires, and fine-tuning the car's handling are challenging yet indispensable tasks for good drivability.
Marketing
Without the support of sponsors, it would be impossible to carry out our activities: finding them and maintaining contacts is the task of the members of the Marketing department.
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