Formula Student Team Weingarten

What Formula Student Team Weingarten does

Formula Student Team Weingarten (FSTW) is a student engineering organization founded in March 2008 at Hochschule Ravensburg-Weingarten University of Applied Sciences (RWU) in Weingarten, Germany. The team designs, manufactures, and races formula-style vehicles — under the Stinger brand — for international Formula Student competitions in Germany, Austria, Spain, Hungary, and Formula Student East. Across its 16+ year history FSTW has produced combustion (Stinger C), electric (Stinger E), and driverless (Stinger D) vehicle lines; it shifted exclusively to electric powertrains in 2021 and currently campaigns the Stinger 24E (rolled out May 2024) and Stinger 25E (rolled out October 2025). Core technology includes a self-manufactured carbon-fiber monocoque chassis, a self-developed 600V high-voltage battery system driving four wheel-hub motors, a proprietary Stinger control unit, an aerodynamic package (front/rear/side wings and diffuser), and a driverless stack with audio/visual status signaling and emergency braking. The team is organized into five subsystems — Aerodynamics, Chassis, Dynamics, Powertrain & Electronics, and Management.

FSTW operates on a sponsorship-driven, non-commercial model: it does not sell vehicles or services. Funding comes from corporate sponsors (main partners include AVL, Bosch Engineering, Rolls-Royce Power Systems/MTU, TWS, and Waitkus Engineering, with a longer tail including D3D, FVA, SHW, Wingcon, ZF, Brunel, Hünefeld NDT, norelem, and Springer Vieweg), supplemented by in-kind components, test-facility access (e.g., ZF Race Camp, Brunel pretesting), institutional support from RWU, and a symbolic "Race with us" crowdfunding program at 25 EUR per supporter whose name is displayed on the rear wing. Marketing and go-to-market run through social media (Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn), regular newsletters, annual Rollout unveiling events, and active competition participation; results (e.g., 23rd of 500+ teams in 2016, 1st in Acceleration at Formula Student Spain 2016, EDAG Integration Excellence Award 2nd place 2016) are the principal credibility signals used to renew sponsor support each cycle.

Name

Formula Student Team Weingarten

Legal name

Formula Student Team Weingarten

Website

https://fsteamweingarten.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Formula Student Team Weingarten (FSTW) is a student engineering team at Hochschule Ravensburg-Weingarten that designs, builds, and races Stinger-series electric (and formerly combustion and driverless) formula vehicles for Formula Student competitions, funded by corporate sponsorships.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Student Motorsport Engineering & Racing Competition Vehicles

NAICS

Sports Teams and Clubs (711211)

SIC

Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948)

akta.pro primary industry

Motorsport Driver Training Schools & Racing Academies (MPAKAJAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Motorsports Teams (F1, NASCAR, IndyCar, Rally, MotoGP, etc.) (MPAKABAB)

Keywords

• Student racing team
• Formula student competition
• Electric racing vehicle
• Carbon monocoque chassis
• Autonomous driving systems

Headquarters

HQ city

Weingarten

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Sponsorship: The team operates primarily through corporate sponsorships from automotive and engineering companies who provide financial support, components, and technical expertise in exchange for branding visibility on the racing vehicle and team materials

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Formula Student Team Weingarten (FSTW) is a student engineering racing team that designs, manufactures, and races Formula Student competition vehicles in electric, combustion, and driverless categories. The team produces the Stinger series of racing cars (e.g., Stinger 25E, Stinger 24E) and competes internationally in Formula Student events. The team's activities are funded by corporate sponsorships and a small individual donor program, with no commercial vehicle sales.

Product overview

Formula Student Team Weingarten is a student racing team at Hochschule Ravensburg-Weingarten (RWU) that designs, manufactures, and competes with Formula Student racing vehicles. The team produces multiple vehicle types: electric vehicles (Stinger E series), combustion vehicles (Stinger C series), and driverless autonomous vehicles (Stinger D series). The organization is structured into five functional subsystems—Aerodynamics, Chassis, Dynamics, Powertrain & Electronics, and Management—that collaborate to develop competition-ready racing cars within annual cycles. The team has operated since 2008 and transitioned to electric vehicle development in 2021.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Stinger: Series of racing cars built by the team. Recent models include Stinger 24E (electric) and Stinger 25E (electric). Historical models include Stinger 18c (combustion), Stinger 18d (driverless), Stinger 19C (combustion), Stinger 19D (driverless), and various models from 2015-2022 seasons.

Products and services

• Stinger Series Electric Racing Cars (Stinger E) Formula Student electric racing cars built by the student team for international Formula Student EV-class competitions. The 'E' models are powered by a self-developed 600V high-voltage battery system driving four wheel-hub motors and feature carbon monocoque chassis and integrated advanced electronics. Not sold commercially; produced for competition use.
• Stinger Series Combustion Racing Cars (Stinger C) Formula Student combustion-engine racing cars developed by the team for the combustion category of international Formula Student events, featuring optimized aerodynamics, carbon monocoque chassis, and performance engines. The team shifted focus to electric vehicles in 2021, making the combustion category a legacy lineup. Not sold commercially.
• Stinger Series Driverless / Autonomous Racing Cars (Stinger D) Autonomous Formula Student racing cars designed for the Driverless competition category. Features include visual and audio signaling for vehicle status and emergency braking functionality. Built on the team's chassis and electronics platforms. Not sold commercially.

Named customers1 record

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

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AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered major sponsor, sponsor, core and partner.

• AVLmajor sponsorOthersMajor sponsor providing automotive engineering expertise and support for the racing team
• Bosch Engineering GmbHmajor sponsorOthersEngineering sponsor providing technical components and expertise for vehicle systems
• Rolls-Royce Power Systems AG (MTU)major sponsorOthersMain sponsor providing power systems expertise and support, including wheel carrier development cooperation
• D3D (3D Components)sponsorTechnology or IntegrationProvides additive manufacturing and 3D printing solutions for the team
• FVA GmbHsponsorOthersService partner providing technical support and expertise
• Gebhardt Werkzeug- und Maschinenbau GmbHsponsorOthersTool and machine construction company supporting manufacturing processes
• Maucher Formenbau GmbH & Co. KGsponsorOthersMold manufacturing partner providing expertise in plastic and form innovation
• SHW AGsponsorOthersAutomotive supplier partner with company profile focus
• Technische Werke Schussental (TWS)major sponsorOthersRegional main sponsor providing infrastructure and energy expertise
• Wingcon Pioneering SolutionssponsorOthersTechnical solutions partner providing expertise and components
• Hochschule Ravensburg-Weingarten (RWU)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent university providing logistical, spatial, and financial support. The team is based at the university campus.
• Waitkus Engineering GmbHmajor sponsorOthersMain sponsor since 2017, providing innovative component manufacturing support
• Technische Universität Technion, Haifa, IsraelpartnerStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormula Student partner university with deep friendship ties; Israeli team visited for celebrations
• norelem Normelemente KGsponsorOthersProvides standard components including washers, screws, dowel pins, and pulling tools for monocoque manufacturing
• ZF Friedrichshafen AGsponsorOthersAnnual Race Camp organizer providing testing opportunities and technical feedback for both static and dynamic disciplines
• BrunelsponsorOthersPretesting event sponsor providing testing facility access
• Springer ViewegsponsorOthersTechnical publisher providing automotive engineering literature and textbooks for team knowledge development
• Hünefeld NDT-TechnologiesponsorTechnology or IntegrationNon-destructive testing company from Überlingen providing composite material testing for chassis and adhesive joints

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Formula Student Team TiL: Formula Student team from another German university, competing in the same Formula Student events. Comparable to FSTW as a German university student racing team with similar structure and competition focus.
• Hannover Mobility Racing Team: Formula Student team associated with Hannover-based universities. Directly comparable to FSTW as a German university racing team competing in the same Formula Student circuit.
• TUfast Racing Team: Formula Student team from TU Munich, one of the most successful German FS teams with a long history of competition wins. Directly comparable to FSTW as a university student racing team competing in the same Formula Student events.
• DUT Racing Team: Delft University of Technology's Formula Student team, one of the most successful Dutch FS teams. Comparable to FSTW as a European university racing team competing in the same Formula Student events including driverless categories.
• KTH Formula Student: KTH Royal Institute of Technology's Formula Student team in Sweden. Comparable to FSTW as a European technical university racing team with similar structure, sponsorship model, and competition profile.
• KA-RaceIng: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology's Formula Student team, one of Germany's top-ranked FS teams. Directly comparable to FSTW as a competing university team in the same national and international competitions.
• AMZ Racing Team: ETH Zurich's Formula Student team, a top European competitor with multiple world championship titles. Comparable to FSTW as a leading Swiss/German-speaking university racing team operating in the same Formula Student events.
• TU Braunschweig Racing Team: TU Braunschweig's Formula Student team, one of Germany's historically competitive FS teams. Directly comparable to FSTW as a German technical university racing team.
• Greenteam Stuttgart: University of Stuttgart's Formula Student team, focusing on electric racing vehicles. Comparable to FSTW as a German university racing team operating in the same competition classes with similar sponsorship-driven funding models.

Emerging players

• Elbflorace: TU Dresden's Formula Student team, sometimes competing in driverless categories. Comparable to FSTW as a German university racing team with overlap in EV and driverless vehicle development.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/FormulaStudentTeamWeingarten60
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/formula-student-team-weingarten
• Instagraminstagram.com/fsteamweingarten

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