About us
Global Formula Racing
Global Formula Racing is an international cooperation between students from Duale Hochschule Baden-Württemberg-Ravensburg (DHBW), Germany, and the from Oregon State University (OSU), USA. GFR began our unique global venture in 2009. We share physical and intellectual resources by using advanced communication technology to create two highly competitive vehicles.
Design, manufacturing, and testing occur simultaneously at both schools, over nine time zones and 8770 kilometers apart. Our supply chain management is unique in Formula Student, and it adds an extra dimension to the team. The English language, the team language, is key for cross-border communication.
INTERNATIONAL MANAGEMENT
An international team requires on-point communication. We have a dedicated team focused on organizing the environment around the cars.
SUCCESS
All of our cars are regular contenders for wins, having achieved multiple top finishes in previous seasons.
TWO HEADQUARTERS
Based in Corvallis (USA) and Friedrichshafen (Germany), Global Formula Racing reaches around the world.
QUALITY ENGINEERING
Each student on our team specializes in their own tasks. In addition to their regular university schedule, students learn and gain experience with their time on the team.
PASSION
We love what we do. Our race cars fuel our motivation to work even harder
PIONEERS
The first and only international team to compete in the Formula Student series
Just a few of our cars
The Story continues!
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FSAE Michigan 2023 – The first competition
Introducing GFR ’23 and a recap of FSAE Michigan! This year we designed an entirely new GFR car, and through hundreds of work hours, we were able to complete it in time for FSAE Michigan! The team was able to get through all tech inspections quickly and efficiently, but unfortunately, on[…]
(Post-)Covid-Updates
Closure of DHBW & OSU At both universities, teaching activities were temporarily suspended completely before the end of the semester. At the DHBW it was on the 12th of March, then OSU followed on 28th of March.This was accompanied by the complete closure of our premises a short time later, which[…]
Team Carting Event
As a tradition, shortly after the start of the new season, we held one of our popular karting events. The aim of these events is to integrate new team members into the team and to strengthen the bonds within the team. There were many fun duels on the track, which reflected[…]
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![[AD] Building a racecar is no easy task. 🏎️
Besides design and innovation, manufacturing our complex parts is a challenge. We are extremely thankful to have long-lasting sponsors like @ms_ultrasonic on board year after year. 🙏
MS Ultrasonic not only gives us great feedback on our designs and drawings, but also uses their advanced apprenticeship area to make parts for our cars. 🛠️ MS goes above and beyond to manufacture parts in high quantities, while still catering to the flexibility and strict deadlines an international motorsport project like ours needs. ⏱️
Thanks @ms_ultrasonic for always helping us out whenever possible and for the long-lasting relationship we’ve built together! 🤝
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![[AD] We are pleased to highlight FVA GmbH as one of our valuable sponsors! 🎉 Thanks to their cutting-edge FVA-Workbench software for gearbox design, we can push our race cars to the next level.
With FVA GmbH’s support, we can design our gearboxes with even more precision and efficiency. Their expertise in drivetrain technology and innovative solutions helps us continue to push the boundaries of engineering.
A huge thank you to the entire team at FVA GmbH for believing in our vision and for your ongoing support.💪
1. 📸 (C) FSG - Cao
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![[AD] A big thank you to one of our longest partnerships, Rolls-Royce! Their consistent support over the years has allowed our team to push the boundaries of what international student collaboration looks like and allowed us to continue doing what we love. Thank you for being part of our story, here's to the future of a successful partnership. 🏁💪
1. 📸: © FSG - Lodholz
#FormulaStudent #FSAE #GFR #OSU #DHBWRavensburg #GlobalFormulaRacing #RollsRoyce #thankyou](https://www.global-formula-racing.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/463222529_1510741796244001_4716703433774199778_n-512x640.jpg)
![[AD] Building a racecar is no easy task. 🏎️
Besides design and innovation, manufacturing our complex parts is a challenge. We are extremely thankful to have long-lasting sponsors like @ms_ultrasonic on board year after year. 🙏
MS Ultrasonic not only gives us great feedback on our designs and drawings, but also uses their advanced apprenticeship area to make parts for our cars. 🛠️ MS goes above and beyond to manufacture parts in high quantities, while still catering to the flexibility and strict deadlines an international motorsport project like ours needs. ⏱️
Thanks @ms_ultrasonic for always helping us out whenever possible and for the long-lasting relationship we’ve built together! 🤝
#FormulaStudent #RaceCarEngineering #MSUltrasonic #TeamGFR #MotorsportInnovation #EngineeringExcellence #ThankYou #Sponsorship #PrecisionManufacturing](https://scontent-fra3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/465682001_1786856125420583_4637498720827477927_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=iF0es4AgQEUQ7kNvgEX07VS&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-fra3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=A8_c_hFvg0Aw3fvNtYW7Wng&oh=00_AYAutIGMmelZQAzk4V-xcvphdn5dYVIL1PrEE4QmevWUlw&oe=674463C7)
![[AD] Building a racecar is no easy task. 🏎️
Besides design and innovation, manufacturing our complex parts is a challenge. We are extremely thankful to have long-lasting sponsors like @ms_ultrasonic on board year after year. 🙏
MS Ultrasonic not only gives us great feedback on our designs and drawings, but also uses their advanced apprenticeship area to make parts for our cars. 🛠️ MS goes above and beyond to manufacture parts in high quantities, while still catering to the flexibility and strict deadlines an international motorsport project like ours needs. ⏱️
Thanks @ms_ultrasonic for always helping us out whenever possible and for the long-lasting relationship we’ve built together! 🤝
#FormulaStudent #RaceCarEngineering #MSUltrasonic #TeamGFR #MotorsportInnovation #EngineeringExcellence #ThankYou #Sponsorship #PrecisionManufacturing](https://scontent-fra5-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/465887746_442738008855616_7302471832770220720_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=YZNJ6zmzMqoQ7kNvgHvrfof&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-fra5-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=A8_c_hFvg0Aw3fvNtYW7Wng&oh=00_AYDSqwT38o9NPeQ0pQUcUrRFLIWhSb4nQ8l7LRYRRuzz2A&oe=674473F8)
![[AD] Building a racecar is no easy task. 🏎️
Besides design and innovation, manufacturing our complex parts is a challenge. We are extremely thankful to have long-lasting sponsors like @ms_ultrasonic on board year after year. 🙏
MS Ultrasonic not only gives us great feedback on our designs and drawings, but also uses their advanced apprenticeship area to make parts for our cars. 🛠️ MS goes above and beyond to manufacture parts in high quantities, while still catering to the flexibility and strict deadlines an international motorsport project like ours needs. ⏱️
Thanks @ms_ultrasonic for always helping us out whenever possible and for the long-lasting relationship we’ve built together! 🤝
#FormulaStudent #RaceCarEngineering #MSUltrasonic #TeamGFR #MotorsportInnovation #EngineeringExcellence #ThankYou #Sponsorship #PrecisionManufacturing](https://scontent-fra3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/465927085_1063877548395460_8286648780677536452_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=g7dIfiyf5YsQ7kNvgEhrxTx&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-fra3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=A8_c_hFvg0Aw3fvNtYW7Wng&oh=00_AYBw6Wpbcdhit7rEYc5xaIH8YOfnXZkJ3jHfRx3GC0YNfA&oe=67447EAB)
![[AD] We are pleased to highlight FVA GmbH as one of our valuable sponsors! 🎉 Thanks to their cutting-edge FVA-Workbench software for gearbox design, we can push our race cars to the next level.
With FVA GmbH’s support, we can design our gearboxes with even more precision and efficiency. Their expertise in drivetrain technology and innovative solutions helps us continue to push the boundaries of engineering.
A huge thank you to the entire team at FVA GmbH for believing in our vision and for your ongoing support.💪
1. 📸 (C) FSG - Cao
#FormulaStudent #GlobalFormulaRacing #GearboxDevelopment #Innovation #EngineeringExcellence #Motorsport #Teamwork #FVAWorkbench #FVADriveTechnology](https://scontent-fra5-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/464751219_457744466829680_3206607538187255660_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&_nc_cat=107&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=lHmfJgIvCJkQ7kNvgE99QP5&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-fra5-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=A8_c_hFvg0Aw3fvNtYW7Wng&oh=00_AYARO6tMi1ISQK7Ykuph03FRqJzpcfye7wI9UmAVF1tlGQ&oe=67446DA6)
![[AD] We are pleased to highlight FVA GmbH as one of our valuable sponsors! 🎉 Thanks to their cutting-edge FVA-Workbench software for gearbox design, we can push our race cars to the next level.
With FVA GmbH’s support, we can design our gearboxes with even more precision and efficiency. Their expertise in drivetrain technology and innovative solutions helps us continue to push the boundaries of engineering.
A huge thank you to the entire team at FVA GmbH for believing in our vision and for your ongoing support.💪
1. 📸 (C) FSG - Cao
#FormulaStudent #GlobalFormulaRacing #GearboxDevelopment #Innovation #EngineeringExcellence #Motorsport #Teamwork #FVAWorkbench #FVADriveTechnology](https://scontent-fra3-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/464899480_2053390418413276_3181421638545178189_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&_nc_cat=111&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=Cq0z_gx-Ww0Q7kNvgEB-rOn&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-fra3-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=A8_c_hFvg0Aw3fvNtYW7Wng&oh=00_AYCHzG_ocSFGr97aJJfewOTFMHgwx-EdYJ-ese0UVuHa3Q&oe=67448C99)
![[AD] A big thank you to one of our longest partnerships, Rolls-Royce! Their consistent support over the years has allowed our team to push the boundaries of what international student collaboration looks like and allowed us to continue doing what we love. Thank you for being part of our story, here's to the future of a successful partnership. 🏁💪
1. 📸: © FSG - Lodholz
#FormulaStudent #FSAE #GFR #OSU #DHBWRavensburg #GlobalFormulaRacing #RollsRoyce #thankyou](https://scontent-fra5-2.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/463222529_1510741796244001_4716703433774199778_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&_nc_cat=109&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=cqrmlS_gbHcQ7kNvgEFPGqk&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-fra5-2.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=A8_c_hFvg0Aw3fvNtYW7Wng&oh=00_AYDvvGJdP31WVK1pFVK432ZlAhlInMpPebBsGvF2DepFvA&oe=6744734C)
![[AD] A big thank you to one of our longest partnerships, Rolls-Royce! Their consistent support over the years has allowed our team to push the boundaries of what international student collaboration looks like and allowed us to continue doing what we love. Thank you for being part of our story, here's to the future of a successful partnership. 🏁💪
1. 📸: © FSG - Lodholz
#FormulaStudent #FSAE #GFR #OSU #DHBWRavensburg #GlobalFormulaRacing #RollsRoyce #thankyou](https://scontent-fra3-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/463282287_1068579534939679_8368961254114745590_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&_nc_cat=103&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=OJTQYCeYWasQ7kNvgFmuwE-&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-fra3-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=A8_c_hFvg0Aw3fvNtYW7Wng&oh=00_AYDeMM3p4rbRcaIn1x9bL2fnllanC6relOphn4bpMWrQGQ&oe=67446B54)
![[AD] A big thank you to one of our longest partnerships, Rolls-Royce! Their consistent support over the years has allowed our team to push the boundaries of what international student collaboration looks like and allowed us to continue doing what we love. Thank you for being part of our story, here's to the future of a successful partnership. 🏁💪
1. 📸: © FSG - Lodholz
#FormulaStudent #FSAE #GFR #OSU #DHBWRavensburg #GlobalFormulaRacing #RollsRoyce #thankyou](https://scontent-fra5-1.cdninstagram.com/v/t51.29350-15/463058375_3993584007537436_6894995843755148781_n.webp?stp=dst-jpg&_nc_cat=110&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=18de74&_nc_ohc=-TzGPxbQMBAQ7kNvgGvYknt&_nc_zt=23&_nc_ht=scontent-fra5-1.cdninstagram.com&edm=ANo9K5cEAAAA&_nc_gid=A8_c_hFvg0Aw3fvNtYW7Wng&oh=00_AYD_jpAaPwdPveqrU55bVBDE-6-7OFMkn2zQPj0Jt119Fw&oe=67448597)
