Edinburgh University’s Formula team will race at Silverstone this year as part of the Formula Student global engineering competition thanks in part to a valuable Gold-level sponsorship by Greenwheel Electric.
Greenwheel Electric is the innovative and ambitious new provider of much-needed electric vehicle charging facilities. Their unique proposition combines 100% green energy at industry-leading prices direct from the point of generation, ultra high-speed charging facilities, and integrated sites providing a high quality traveller experience built on local produce and refreshments. It is a division of Muirhall Energy, Scotland’s largest independent renewables business.
The renewable energy charging facility firm, which launched in 2024, is providing the Formula team with a gold level of sponsorship. The funding will enable the team to test their theories for improving the car and to buy additional required parts.
Jason McCall, Managing Director at Greenwheel Electric, said: “We share the passion of Edinburgh University’s Formula Student team as they continue to push the boundaries of innovation in motorsport.
“EUFS has consistently demonstrated excellence in engineering and automation, setting a high standard for the future of driverless technology.
“Our sponsorship is not just about providing funding; it’s about fostering the next generation STEM professionals who share our passion to lead the way in sustainable and renewable energy solutions. We look forward to seeing the team race at Silverstone and are proud to be part of their journey.”
EUFS has set the benchmark for driverless teams in the UK, winning the inaugural FS-AI class in 2018 and maintaining an unprecedented seven-year winning streak ever since. In 2024, the team achieved another milestone, becoming the first in the British competition to pass both technical and safety scrutiny with its cutting-edge ADS (automated driving system) car.
Leia Wilson, Sponsorship Lead at EUFS, said: “Edinburgh University Formula Student (EUFS) is a multidisciplinary team of students from various cultural and academic backgrounds.
“EUFS comes together each year to construct an F1-style race car and we participate in Formula Student UK at Silverstone with teams from all around the globe.
“We offer students the ability to put their knowledge to practice, to be part of a model company and for some – to achieve a dream.”