A few weeks ago, Formula Student Germany, by many regarded as the leading FS event in Europe, announced their road map for next few years. They took a bold step in concentrating on what they think is will be the most interesting challenge: EVs with autonomous driving features. In summary, there were two main points:
- autonomous driving as part of all competition classes
- phasing out of the combustion class, resulting in an all-EV competition by 2022
Many teams were then concerned about the future of certain vehicle classes as well as compatibility between events.
No Worries. The European events are working together to make sure that there will be no fragmentation and to cover the demand for CV event slots.
- CV continues to exist as a competition class for now (including 2022)
- CV will remain part of the FS Rules, curated by FSA and the other events offering this class
- All cars compliant to the FS 2021/2022 Rules will be eligible to compete at FSA
- There will be no autonomous driving parts at FSA in 2020 and 2021