Experience the Future of Motorsport Engineering

Event Overview

Virtual Formula 2025 marked the 15th edition of VI-grade’s premier student competition, dedicated to empowering the next generation of motorsport engineers through simulation-based development. For the first time, the event focused exclusively on the EMEA region, aligning with the academic and Formula Student calendars to provide maximum relevance for participants.

Using VI-Motorsport, students optimized the suspension setup of a fully electric race car on a brand-new track, competing purely on engineering skill and lap time performance. With professional-grade tools and a highly competitive format, VF2025 gave teams an authentic taste of high-level motorsport development.

🏁 Final Results – VF2025 EMEA Edition

Competition was fierce, with just tenths of a second separating the top teams in a head-to-head time attack challenge.

• 🥇 1st Place: UniBo Motorsport HY – 76.061 seconds
• 🥈 2nd Place: Squadra Corse PoliTo
• 🥉 3rd Place: UniBo Motorsport EV

Congratulations to all participating teams for an outstanding showcase of skill, precision, and innovation.

Background & Motivation

For over a decade, VI-grade has supported Formula SAE and Formula Student teams by providing access to state-of-the-art vehicle dynamics simulation tools. The Virtual Formula competition brings this experience into a competitive environment, allowing students to design, test, and optimize race car models as professional engineers do.

Why Participate?

• Learn from the Best – Train with VI-Motorsport, the same tool used by leading motorsport professionals.
• Build Real Skills – Develop a fully functional vehicle model and optimize it for competitive performance.
• Compete Globally – Go up against top-tier university teams from across the EMEA region.
• Earn Recognition – Winners are announced at the prestigious Zero Prototypes Summit, attended by leading figures in the automotive and motorsport industries.

Competition Format

• Vehicle Class: Electric Vehicle (EV)
• Phase 1: Model Preparation & Scrutineering
• Teams refined a standard VI-CarRealTime model and validated performance in offline events: Skidpad, Acceleration, Autocross.
• Phase 2: Lap Time Attack
• Using a new, exclusive track, teams performed setup tuning and submitted their fastest laps.

📅 Key Dates

• Feb. 17 – Mar. 14 → Registration
• Mar. 3 – Apr. 6 → Phase 1: Model Preparation
• Apr. 7 – Apr. 13 → Scrutineering
• Apr. 14 – May 4 → Phase 2: Lap Time Attack
• May 15 → Winner Announcement at Zero Prototypes Summit 2025

Ready for the Next Challenge?

Whether you're aiming to boost your team's simulation skills or compete at the highest student level, Virtual Formula 2026 is your opportunity. Stay tuned!