Do you need to study engineering to do it?

Not at all! There is an incredible amount of work that goes into making a car, far beyond the design and build of the vehicle. However, you are still able to get involved with the engineering side even if you do not do an Engineering degree.

 

What are typical work hours for a first year?

We officially meet on Wednesdays afternoon and on Saturdays. However the workshop is open everyday!

 

Do you need any experience?

We don’t expect students to have any experience before they get to University, however any additional knowledge or skills related to motorsport will be beneficial to the team.

 

Is it a part of the degree?

Whilst at other universities it sometimes is, at Loughborough, Formula Student is run as an extracurricular activity. This means that as long as you are passionate about the project and motorsport in general, you can get involved.

 

Does it cost anything?

It does not cost anything to join the team and we cover most expenses related to any travel/events.

 

Who drives the car?

Us, the students! We choose our fastest team members to represent us at competitions in the summer. However, if you are not picked for these, we let all team members experience the car during our Team Drive Day.

 

What events do you do?

At the end of the academic year we always go to Formula Student UK, which takes place at Silverstone. We also aim to take part in either one or two European events (last year we went to FS Czech!)

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How do I get involved?

The team will host official welcome and introductory events where you can hear from team members and find out more about working with LUM. We will give details on what each department will be getting up to over the year as well as next steps for new team members to get involved. Follow our social media for further information.

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How much time do I need to give to the team?

As much or as little as you like. All team members are students across a range of academic courses so we all have busy periods throughout the year, it is all about balance. The more effort you put in with LUM, the more you will get back in the long run. Most people give some time to the Wednesdays and Saturdays.

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Where is the workshop?

Please see the recruitment page on the website for details about how to find the lab.

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How long has the team been running?

LUMotorsport was founded back in 2003, making us one of the longest running teams in the UK.