Driving the Future of Electric Motorsport: Zoerkler’s Commitment to Innovation through Formula Student Sponsorship

Zoerkler proudly looks back on a successful season as a sponsor of two outstanding Austrian Formula Student teams: TU Wien Racing and FH Joanneum Racing Graz. Both teams demonstrated exceptional performance with their fully electric race cars on national and international circuits, and Zoerkler was honored to be part of their journey.

TU Wien Racing Team impressed with their EDGE16, achieving remarkable results at Formula Student Italy, including 1st place in Acceleration, 2nd place in Skidpad, and top marks in the Efficiency category. The team also competed successfully at Formula Student Germany and Austria, showcasing their engineering excellence and innovative spirit.

The TU Wien Racing Team commented: "The development of a high-performance race car starts with the smallest details. That's exactly where Zoerkler excels – an Austrian company with decades of experience in manufacturing high-precision components and complete drivetrain systems. Zoerkler is part of the international Xtrac Group, a global leader in high-performance transmissions – including for Formula 1. For our EDGE, Zoerkler's gearbox components are absolutely essential. Thank you for the long-standing and excellent collaboration – here's to many more successful seasons!"

FH Joanneum Racing Team Graz, known as the "Weasels," celebrated two major overall victories with their JR25: one at Formula Student Austria at the Red Bull Ring and another at the international competition at Autodrom Most in the Czech Republic. With consistently strong performances across all disciplines, the team ranks among the best Formula Student teams worldwide.

FH Joanneum Racing Team Graz added: "Zoerkler is an internationally recognized company in drivetrain and transmission technology with decades of experience in high-performance applications. Their state-of-the-art manufacturing technologies enable the production of extremely durable and precisely engineered components tailored to motorsport requirements. Without this precision, our drivetrain wouldn't be able to deliver maximum performance on the track. Thank you for the great collaboration!"

As a specialist in high-precision drive systems, Zoerkler brings technical expertise and a passion for innovation to these partnerships. The collaboration with both teams was not only a valuable experience for the young engineers but also for Zoerkler itself – a meaningful exchange between theory and practice that reflects our commitment to supporting the next generation of engineering talent.

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