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.
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SpeedTalks: GKN Automotive
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OzU Racing at Formula Student UK 2024!
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 EstimatorWe 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 220 0.18 55 5.09 68.28 128.55 22 Liverpool John Moores University 422 -20.00 35 30.55 58.61 104.16 23 University of Huddersfield 414 -20.00 30 50.91 36.86 97.77 24 Edinburgh Napier University 218 -20.00 30 44.55 43.20 97.75 25 University of Hull 181 -20.00 40 25.45 45.92 91.38 26 Technical University Dublin Tallaght 415 -20.00 15 21.64 45.32 61.95 27 University of Surrey 420 -20.00 20 22.91 25.98 48.89 28 University of South Wales 369 -20.00 20 8.91 38.07 46.98 29 Munster Technological University 355 -20.00 0 31.82 24.47 36.29 30 University of Leeds 297 -20.00 5 -22.73 71.60 33.87 31 University of Plymouth 360 -20.00 15 -25.27 20.24 -10.03 32 University of Bradford 72 -20.00 0 -32.55 37.76 -14.78 33 King’s College London 277 -20.00 0 -71.45 70.09 -21.36 34 German International University 333 -5.04 0 -100.00 0.00 -105.04 35 Heriot-Watt University, Dubai Campus 204 -20.00 0 -100.00 0.00 -120.00 36 Menofia University 300 -20.00 0 -100.00 0.00 -120.00 37 Zagazig University 373 -20.00 0 -100.00 0.00 -120.00 -
A Special Event: Maceranın Ötesinde
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.
We hope to see you again next year!