Edinburgh University Formula Student (EUFS) has unveiled its 2026 autonomous race car, “SISU26”, at a launch event hosted at the University’s Nucleus Building. The team plans to become the first in the UK to pass scrutineering with a fully Autonomous Driving System (ADS) vehicle. Launch Event at the Nucleus Building The launch took place on Monday 16 March, with EUFS members welcoming guests from across the University and industry. Attendees enjoyed a presentation outlining the team’s record‑breaking performance in the FS‑AI category and their plans to continue leading the field in autonomous motorsport.The team also showcased SISU26, named in honour of a former team member, demonstrating its autonomous wheel‑spinning capabilities before hosting a networking session connecting students with industry partners. Aiming for a UK First in Autonomous Scrutineering During the presentation, EUFS outlined their ambition to become the first team in the UK to complete scrutineering with an ADS vehicle — a major technical milestone in Formula Student competition. The launch event is always a significant milestone for the team. It gives us the opportunity to thank our sponsors, partners and supporters who make what we do at EUFS possible, whilst also energising and bringing the team together as we enter the final push towards the competition in July. On behalf of EUFS, I’d like to thank everyone who attended and helped make the event such a success. Aliya Mosha EUFS President EUFS: A Leading Driverless Team Founded in 2014 with just 10 members, EUFS has grown to more than 170 students, becoming a leading force in driverless Formula Student competitions. The team has won the FS‑AI (formerly DDT) class every year since 2018, achieving a record‑breaking eight consecutive wins.EUFS brings together students from multiple disciplines across the University, working collaboratively on engineering, AI, perception, software, and systems integration for autonomous racing. About Formula Student UK FSUK 2026 will take place from 15–19 July at Silverstone and is organised by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers. Teams from around the world compete in events designed to test design, manufacturing, commercial awareness, and autonomous performance — providing students with the opportunity to apply their academic knowledge in a real‑world engineering environment. Related links Link to EUFS website Publication date 30 Mar, 2026
