As part of our SpeedTalks event series, we had the privilege of hosting Övünç Çeliker, Platform Engineering Manager at GKN Automotive, at Özyeğin Üniversitesi. Mr. Övünç Çeliker shared invaluable insights, drawing from his own experiences and addressing topics that are not only critical for the automotive industry but also incredibly relevant to our IMechE Formula Student project and future careers. His discussion on technological advancements, innovations, and professional development opportunities provided us with a deeper understanding of the sector and actionable guidance for our work.
We are also immensely grateful for the support and participation of his colleague, Metehan Fidan whose presence further enriched the event. Their contributions and support for our project serve as a great source of motivation as we continue striving for success in the Formula Student competition.
A heartfelt thank you to GKN Automotive and Mr. Övünç Çeliker for their unwavering support and dedication to our journey. Their belief in our mission and commitment to our growth have inspired us to push our limits and strive for excellence. Thank you for guiding us on this incredible journey towards a brighter future in motorsports.
We are thrilled to share that OzU Racing, representing Ozyegin University, has made a significant mark at the Formula Student UK competition this year! Competing in the Concept Class, our team proudly secured 14th place out of 37 teams, showcasing our dedication and innovative approach.
A standout achievement was our performance in the Cost & Manufacturing category, where we earned an impressive 6th place. This recognition highlights our team’s commitment to both the engineering and financial aspects of our race car design.
We are particularly honored to have received congratulatory remarks from Darren Horsley, Senior Cost Estimator and one of the judges in this category. His kind words reflect the hard work and passion poured into our project:
Hi Team. I was one of your volunteer cost judges for your concept class entry. I wanted to say how impressed we were with your entry. Congratulations on coming 6th. This is an excellent score. Keep up the good work and I will look forward to seeing more next year.
Darren Horsley Senior Cost Estimator
We are incredibly proud of these accomplishments and grateful for the recognition. A huge thank you to everyone who supported us along the way!
Position
University
Car Number
LTS
Design
Cost
Presentation
Total
1
University of Glasgow
268
38.00
110
144.00
71.90
363.90
2
Universidade do Porto
320
34.23
100
150.00
70.39
354.62
3
ITESM
224
32.88
80
142.00
97.58
352.46
4
Ain Shams University
215
5.57
111
148.00
86.71
351.28
5
University of Portsmouth EV
113
13.55
90
148.00
86.10
337.65
6
Queen Mary University of London ICE
421
14.00
90
127.27
53.78
285.05
7
University of Manchester
365
29.09
80
96.73
73.11
278.93
8
Queen Mary University of London EV
221
18.60
65
129.82
60.73
274.14
9
ISAE SUPAERO
321
29.46
75
126.00
30.51
260.97
10
Brunel University London
227
21.22
90
92.91
55.29
259.42
11
The University of Hong Kong
168
8.52
55
105.64
79.15
248.31
12
University of Portsmouth ICE
217
-20.00
80
106.91
49.85
216.76
13
University of Applied Sciences Upper Austria
222
3.47
50
95.45
66.77
215.69
14
Ozyegin University
212
-5.29
35
129.82
55.89
215.42
15
Swansea University
11
3.39
50
90.36
64.65
208.41
16
University of Leicester
95
-20.00
100
98.00
0.00
178.00
17
Ferdowsi University of Mashhad
404
-20.00
90
44.55
62.54
177.08
18
University College London
495
12.67
30
56.00
71.60
170.27
19
Robert Gordon University
232
7.40
35
56.00
63.75
162.15
20
Newcastle University
313
13.55
0
95.45
46.83
155.83
21
Higher Technological Institute 10th Of Ramadan City
We were delighted to spend time and come together with our friends at the Ümraniye Special Education and Rehabilitation Center during “Maceranın Ötesinde” event which took place on May 18-19.
As OzU Racing, being a part of such a meaningful social responsibility project was very valuable to us.
We extend our deepest thanks to the Özyeğin University Outdoor Sports Club for hosting this valuable social responsibility project and bringing us together with our friends.
