Cranfield student named finalist in influential F1 competition

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Ralph Koyess, a student on Cranfield’s prestigious MSc Motorsport Engineering and Management programme, was named the only UK finalist in an international competition organised through a partnership between Altran and Renault F1.

The Altran Engineering Academy (AEA) competition, now in its seventh year, identifies and rewards technical excellence in engineering for F1, offering a six-month internship with Renault F1 as part of the prize.

Ralph was one of 11 finalists representing 18 countries. Following an entry assessment in which applicants were asked to submit a 500-word entry describing a technological innovation in one of eight key areas related to F1 development, finalists were asked to present their projects to an expert jury chaired by Robin Tuluie, Head of R&D at the Renault F1 team.

Ralph’s presentation was based on the possible re-introduction of turbo engines in F1 in 2013. His work looked at transforming a current F1 engine into a turbo compounding engine which recycles exhaust gases to produce energy. In doing so Ralph’s entry related to his MSc thesis project.

He said: “Getting into F1 has been a dream since I was very young. Now, with the AEA and Cranfield, I have the opportunity to enter this industry”.

Ralph has since realised his dream by being offered a job with Renault F1.

Recognising the competitive nature of the motorsport sector, Cranfield University’s Motorsport Engineering and Management MSc has been developed in collaboration with leading motorsport companies in response to the sector’s need for postgraduate level engineers. The programme prepares graduates for a career in motorsport through developing a combination of practical skills and expertise and business management skills tailored towards the discipline.

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