Team Wob-racing

What Team Wob-racing does

Team Wob-racing is a university-affiliated Formula Student racing team at Ostfalia Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften in Wolfsburg, Germany, founded in 2003. The team annually designs, builds, and tests a single-seat electric racing car and competes in international events (Formula Student Germany, Formula Student Austria, FSAE Italy). The team is organized into Mechanical, Electrical, Software, and Business departments and is supported by Prof. Köhring as Team Coach and Sebastian Opitz as Team Administrator.

The team's core technology platform is its succession of electric racing vehicles (WR08-E through WR20), featuring four-wheel hub motors with integrated gearboxes, a self-developed SiC-MOSFET four-inverter (from WR17 onward) that reduces inverter weight to ~40% and volume to ~30% of commercial equivalents, a carbon fiber monocoque chassis with aluminum or aramid honeycomb core, Torque Vectoring control, dual cooling circuits using AKG-Line Formula-E2 heat exchangers, and a driverless perception stack using XIMEA xiQ cameras for stereoscopic object classification and localization. Vehicles are instrumented with Kistler optical speed sensors, Vector VN1630log CAN interfaces, and CANoe/CANape analysis tools.

The team does not sell products or services commercially. The operating model is entirely sponsorship-based: ~30 named corporate sponsors (including AMK, Schaeffler, IAV, EDAG, Bertrandt, Vector, Shenzhen Melasta, Vorrichtungsbau Giggel, XIMEA, and Kistler) provide cash, components, manufacturing services, software licenses, and engineering expertise in exchange for brand visibility and engineering collaboration. Institutional support from Ostfalia Hochschule covers facilities, equipment, faculty expertise, and funding. The primary marketed outputs are competition results (e.g., 7th place at FSG 2021 with a team-record 644 points) and a recurring talent pipeline into the automotive industry.

Name

Team Wob-racing

Legal name

Team wob-racing

Website

https://wob-racing.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2003

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Team Wob-racing is a university-affiliated Formula Student racing team at Ostfalia Hochschule in Wolfsburg, Germany, designing and racing electric single-seat race cars in international competitions, funded by corporate sponsors and supported by university faculty.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Formula Student Electric Racing Vehicles

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Motorsports Teams & Entrants (Factory & Independent) (MPAKAGAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Hybrid Powertrain Integration Manufacturing (ICE-HEV/PHEV modules) (IMACAHAJ)

Keywords

• Electric racing cars
• Formula student racing
• Student engineering team
• Motorsport vehicle design
• Autonomous racing vehicles

Headquarters

HQ city

Wolfsburg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Operations, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Sponsorship Revenue: The team operates entirely through corporate sponsorships and university funding. Corporate sponsors provide financial support, products, manufacturing services, software licenses, and expertise in exchange for brand visibility and engineering collaboration.
2. University Institutional Support: Ostfalia Hochschule provides facilities, manufacturing equipment, financial support, and faculty expertise including Prof. Lass and the Inwotec association providing transportation support.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Team Wob-racing is a university-affiliated Formula Student racing team based at Ostfalia Hochschule für angewandte Wissenschaften (Ostfalia University of Applied Sciences) in Wolfsburg, Germany. Founded in 2003, the team conceives, designs, manufactures, and races single-seat electric formula-style race cars in international Formula Student competitions held in Germany, Austria, and Italy. Each season the team develops a new vehicle (the WR series), integrating in-house developed technologies such as a SiC-MOSFET inverter, wheel hub motors, a carbon fiber monocoque, torque vectoring, and a driverless/autonomous driving stack.

Product overview

Team Wob-racing develops and builds Formula Student electric racing vehicles for international competitions. The product line consists of successive racing car generations (WR08-E through WR20), each representing a new single-seat race car with increasingly advanced features. Key technologies include four hub motors with self-developed SiC-MOSFET inverters (from WR17 onward), carbon fiber monocoques, high-voltage lithium-ion battery systems, Torque Vectoring, and autonomous driving capability. The vehicles compete in static and dynamic disciplines evaluated by juries at Formula Student events.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• WR20 Electric Formula Student Race Car The team's current-season single-seat electric racing car built for international Formula Student competitions, integrating in-house developed inverter, wheel hub motors, carbon monocoque chassis, torque vectoring, and driverless perception. Built by student engineers and raced at events in Germany, Austria, and Italy.
• WR16 Electric Formula Student Race Car Prior-generation single-seat electric Formula Student race car developed by the team, notable for its collaboration with AMK GmbH on electric drive systems.
• WR14 Electric Formula Student Race Car Earlier-generation single-seat electric Formula Student race car developed by the team as part of its annual WR series.

Quantifiable outcome

• 7th place overall (644 points) at Formula Student Germany 2021, achieving team record
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

AI capability3 records

Feature6 records

Partnerships

23 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Vorrichtungsbau Giggel GmbHcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2003Since nearly 20 years and the first racing car, Giggel has been one of the most important partners. Supports with laser, forming, and milling technology, providing precision manufacturing for form tools, holders, connection constructions, roll cages, chassis parts, high-voltage busbars, and gauges.
• Ostfalia Hochschule für angewandte WissenschaftencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrimary institutional sponsor providing facilities for construction and manufacturing, production services, machinery and equipment access, faculty support from professors and staff, and financial support enabling concept realization. Special thanks to Prof. Lass (Institute for Vehicle Construction, Inwotec), Dezernat 1 (procurement), Dezernat 4 (workplace safety), and the library for ongoing support.
• Loctite (Henkel)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides threadlockers, adhesives, surface pretreatment products including cleaning agents for electronic components. Composite adhesive film used in monocoque construction for driver protection areas.
• Bertrandt AGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerWith over 50 global locations and 13,000 employees developing at the leading edge of the automotive industry. Supports with drive system improvement and testing the electric drive on advanced axle test rigs at Tappenbeck location near Wolfsburg.
• Shenzhen Melasta Battery Co. Ltd.coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFor over 10 years providing high-performance lithium-ion pouch cells for high-voltage batteries. Cells distinguished by high power density, low internal resistance, and high discharge currents. Provides cells at significant discounts.
• IAV GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the largest engineering service providers in automotive industry. Supports vehicle improvement concepts and validation testing at IAV test track in Gifhorn. Invited to HEV Congress evening event.
• Beta LAYOUT GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerLong-term sponsor supplying many PCBs used in high-voltage systems. Provides high-quality, reliable PCBs with higher voltage resistance between layers compared to standard alternatives for compact inverter designs.
• Bossard GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFor 4 years providing standardized fasteners (screws, nuts), rivets, and safety elements. Materials range from lightweight plastic to high-strength steel ensuring reliable assembly and Formula Student regulation compliance.
• AKG GroupminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides heat exchangers including AKG-Line Formula-E2 radiators developed specifically for Formula Student. Three radiators used in dual cooling circuits for motors and inverter. Supported with workshop and design software.
• EDAG Engineering Group AGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the world's leading engineering service providers in automotive. Conducted crash tests for aluminum honeycomb crash box in front of the racing car, ensuring driver safety and Formula Student compliance.
• Norelem Normelemente GmbH & Co. KGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProfessional partner for standard and construction parts supporting design work. Parts include thrust washers in steering, various circlips in chassis, and quick-release closures for inverter housing.
• H&R Spezialfedern GmbH & Co. KGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides wide selection of springs enabling chassis optimization for different tracks, disciplines, and driver needs. Optimizes vehicle behavior in Heave, Roll, Pitch, and combined motion scenarios.
• syntechnics GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerProvides expertise, mold making, and precision milling for monocoque Positive mold and finished product. High-quality molds for aerodynamics with precise mounting point connections.
• Haindl Kunststoffverarbeitung GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSpecialist in plastic fiber composite construction with expertise in manufacturing processes, materials, and processing. Expanded prepreg processing knowledge and provided autoclave access for monocoque manufacturing.
• in-tech GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerSince 2016, supporting development of innovative solutions for automotive and smart mobility. Working toward autonomous, electric, and connected future vehicles. Some former members joined in-tech as employees.
• AMK Arnold Müller GmbH & Co. KGcoreTechnology or IntegrationFor 5 vehicles providing motors and inverters. AMK package has enabled continued successes with robust performance, simple integration, and helped achieve 7th place at FSG. Previously provided wheel hub motors and compact inverters.
• Schaeffler GruppeminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOne of the most important automotive suppliers and motorsport enthusiasts. Provided various bearings and design assistance. Major role in WR16 performance in chassis and drivetrain applications.
• GFE – Gesellschaft für Fertigungstechnik und Entwicklung Schmalkalden e.V.minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFor several years providing reliable, essential partnership. High-quality milling of wheel carriers connecting hub motor, gearbox, and wheel hub, plus motor mounts and many chassis components from high-strength aluminum.
• Willkomm Beschaffung GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFor years providing CNC turning and milling parts found throughout the vehicle. Delivered parts never out of tolerance with always available for quick consultation and problem solving.
• Brunel Service GmbH & Co. KGminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerFor over 10 vehicle generations supporting team including combustion era. Helps find companies with specific expertise for manufacturing and validation services. Provided team building weekends and useful garage equipment.
• CM Design Matthias Biegay & Wolfgang Kottmeyer OHGminorGTM or Marketing PartnerMedia partner from Wolfsburg supporting advertising material redesign. Years of partnership for logo plotting, vehicle design, rollups, and box walls with outstanding quality. Also provides marketing strategy and advertising technique design.
• RPT Rapid Prototyping Technologie GmbHminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerAdditive manufacturing specialist supporting FDM front wing production. Provided material selection, infill, and printing direction expertise plus post-processing for high surface quality. Delivered precise wing and air guide elements quickly.
• Kunstmuseum WolfsburgminorGTM or Marketing PartnerEvent venue hosting sponsor and supporter presentations. WR17 unveiled at Asta Gallery with optimal presentation for unveiling and reception on summer terrace.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Running Snail Racing Team: TU Braunschweig's Formula Student team, geographically proximate in Lower Saxony. Comparable German university team competing in FSG with similar automotive-industry sponsor base.
• TUfast Racing Team: Technical University of Munich's Formula Student electric team. Closely comparable German university team competing in FSG and FSAE with similar drivetrain and aerodynamic development scope.
• GreenTeam Stuttgart: University of Stuttgart's Formula Student electric racing team. Comparable German university team competing in the same FS electric class with similar sponsorship-driven model.
• AMZ (Akademisches Motorsportverein Zürich): ETH Zürich's Formula Student team, one of the most successful electric FS teams globally. Directly comparable as a Swiss university team designing and racing electric formula cars in the same competitions (FSG, FSAE).
• e-gnition Hamburg: Hamburg University of Technology's Formula Student electric team. Comparable German university FS team with similar electric powertrain and autonomous driving development focus.
• Forza-H Racing Team: TU Darmstadt's Formula Student electric racing team. Comparable German university team competing in FSG with similar powertrain and chassis engineering focus.

Regional players

• FAST Graz: Graz University of Technology's Formula Student team, an Austrian peer operating in a different national market. Comparable FS team competing in FSG with similar electric vehicle development scope.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/team-wob-racing-u.a.s.-ostfalia

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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