The first sustainable race car!
designed and made from sustainable and renewable materials...Such an approach was not seriously considered until recently but we have now taken a quantum leap forward in the development of renewable racing car innovation. The WorldFirst F3 racing car is sponsored by the Warwick Innovative Manufacturing Research Center (WIMRC) and contributing partners. The project is managed by James Meredith, an engineer with considerable experience in the automotive industry and a passion for motor sport, under the supervision of Principal Investigators Dr Kerry Kirwan and Dr Steve Maggs.
Following the recent turmoil in F1 arising from the high costs of running competitive motor racing teams, and doubts in sponsors’ minds over the commercial value of being involved, the viability of motor racing is being critically questioned. This comes at a time when the global economic downturn continues to make an increasing impact on consumers and companies alike. In particular this is causing the automobile industry to re-evaluate the cost/benefits available from motor sport involvement. Consequently, both motor racing and automotive manufacturers are increasingly looking towards innovative solutions to maximize return on investment. This is at a time when the motor industry has to become more environmentally friendly and sustainable while avoiding any compromises in performance. Having anticipated this scenario, WIMRC conceived a project intended to prove to the industry that it is possible to build a competitive racing car using environmentally sustainable components through the use of the latest research outputs. The end result speaks for itself…
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