Egyptian Engineering Team Wins First Place in AI Track at Formula Student Competition

Egyptian Engineering Team Wins First Place in AI Track at Formula Student Competition

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Jul 21, 2026 06:09 PM

An Egyptian engineering team from Ain Shams University has achieved a historic global milestone by securing first place worldwide in the Artificial Intelligence track at the Formula Student competition. The prestigious international event was held at the iconic Silverstone Circuit in the United Kingdom, where the Egyptian students outperformed dozens of university teams from around the globe.

The Competition and Award-Winning Project

ASU Racing Team, representing the Faculty of Engineering at Ain Shams University, faced fierce competition from numerous international teams representing prestigious universities worldwide. The Egyptian team presented an innovative project featuring an AI-powered race car designed to enhance control systems in Formula Student vehicles. This remarkable achievement highlights the ability of Egyptian engineering students to innovate and apply cutting-edge technologies in the automotive racing sector.

A Legacy of Success Spanning 16 Years

This is not the first time the Ain Shams Engineering team has achieved notable success at this renowned competition. Over recent years, the team has won numerous awards across the Middle East and Africa in the Formula Student championship. ASU Racing Team has been participating in international competitions for 16 consecutive years, earning its eighth trophy in the Formula Student series despite operating with limited resources and facilities.

First Fully Egyptian Electric Formula Car

In a historic first for the team, Ain Shams Engineering students also entered the same competition with Egypt's first fully designed and developed electric Formula car. This vehicle represents a groundbreaking milestone for Egyptian universities in the field of electric vehicles and international motorsport. The team's continued success underscores the capability of Egyptian engineering talent to compete with the latest global automotive technologies on the world stage.