University of Malta Racing, a student organisation within the university and Malta’s very own Formula Student Team unveiled the newest iteration of their racecar at an event in Villa Bighi yesterday. The racecar is designed to compete in Formula Student, and 2018 marks the fifth time the team will compete in such an event, following successful attempts in 2007, 2014, 2015 and 2017. This year, however, will be the first time the team competes in Formula Student UK, in the Silverstone circuit.
Yesterday’s event brought together all those who have contributed to the project in some way or another, including all the sponsors, contributors, alumni and team members. Present at the event were Prof. Godfrey Baldacchino, Pro-Rector of the University of Malta and Ryan Borg, a representative from the Parliamentary Secretariat for Youth, Sport and Voluntary Organisations, who gave a few words on the occasion.
This year, the team made a number of improvements to various parts of the car, including a complete redesign of the turbocharger setup, a newly designed, lighter pedal box and a new electronics system. The most visible improvement is the application of an aerodynamic package which had been in the research phase through engineering final year projects in the past years.
UoMR thanks the University of Malta and its Research Trust (RIDT), and all sponsors and collaborators who helped throughout this project. A big thank also goes to the team’s faculty advisor, Dr. Ing. Maurizio Fenech, who has been a crucial member of the team from the very beginning.
The team’s main sponsors include The Ministry for Education and Employment, Enemed e-power, Trelleborg Sealing Solutions, SKF, Silvercraft Products Ltd., PwC Malta, Bahco Tools, Attrans International Transport, Empav Engineering, G Molton and Zoqdi Racing Garage.
The UoMR team may be contacted by email at info@uomracing.com.
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Photography by icreatemotionstudio.com on behlaf of UoMR