Our History
Based in the heart of Manchester, MCR MET Racing has a long and proud history of designing and building race cars for the world-renowned Formula Student competition.
Founded in 2007, we started as a small team with a big ambition, to push the boundaries of student engineering. Over the years, we have grown into a dedicated, multidisciplinary team, competing annually at Formula Student UK and previously representing our university at international events such as Formula Student Netherlands.
Just like the city we call home, our team thrives on innovation, resilience, and a passion for engineering. Every year, we challenge ourselves to refine our designs, enhance our manufacturing techniques, and improve our on-track performance.
From humble beginnings to competing on an international stage, MCR MET Racing is committed to engineering excellence, teamwork, and pushing the limits of performance.
'Manchester Skyline' - 2012/13
Featuring a lightweight tubular spaceframe and a Yamaha YZF-R6 engine, MMUR-13 was built for agility and performance. With a focus on precision engineering, it showcased the team’s commitment to developing a competitive Formula Student car.
'MMUR-14' - 2013/14
Achieving the university’s best-ever finish at the time, MMUR-14 placed 34th out of 95 teams and 12th among UK universities at Formula Student. Designed using computer-aided modelling and aerodynamic analysis, the car showcased the team’s technical expertise in a highly competitive international field.
'MMUR-15' - 2014/15
'MMUR-16' - 2015/16
Placing 12th among UK universities and 35th overall out of 100 teams, MMUR-15 was a 600cc, 20% lighter race car designed using advanced computer-aided techniques. It achieved a 0-75m sprint in 4.7 seconds, reaching speeds of 85 mph, showcasing the team's commitment to innovation and precision engineering.
This car earned the prestigious 'Best Media' award and led the parade lap on the final day at Silverstone. In 2018, MMUR-16 was showcased as part of the historic lineup for Formula Student's 20th anniversary, cementing its place in the team’s legacy.
'MMUR-17' - 2016/17
Celebrating MCR MET Racing’s 10th anniversary, MMUR-17 introduced a cutting-edge rapid prototype plenum, pushing the boundaries of innovation and performance within the team.
'Tempesta' - 2017/18
Known for its blistering speed, Tempesta delivered the team’s best acceleration time of 4.23 seconds. It earned its name and reputation when signed by Pat Clarke himself, who described it as quite the 'stormy' machine.
'Fortuna' - 2018/19
The team's first car to feature an aerodynamic package, Fortuna marked a significant milestone in the team’s development. It was also the first vehicle to compete internationally, representing MCR MET Racing in the Netherlands and securing an impressive 10th place overall.
'MMUR-24' - 2023/24
Despite facing significant challenges, MMUR-24 represented the team's perseverance. Built after the hiatus caused by the pandemic, this car symbolised the team’s resilience and marked the beginning of a new era of competition, setting the stage for future successes.
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