
The Team
Our future, engineered.
TOM PARKER
Team Principal
MEng Mechanical Engineering, 4th Year
As member since 2018, Formula Student has been a part of my life for almost my entire degree. Needless to say, it has had me hooked! It is a big privilege to be leading the team in what promises to be a pivotal season for XRacing: not only will we be looking to build our best performing internal combustion car yet, but also building an electric powertrain ready for XRacing’s shift to becoming an EV team in 2022. As well as my leadership role in XRacing, I am also carrying out traction battery pack design for our upcoming EV as part of my studies.
JAMES COLVILLE
Co-Technical Director
MEng Mechanical Engineering, 4th Year
Having been a member of the team since 2018, I've machined parts in earlier years and led the Bodywork Sub team in 2020-21. I have a good understanding of how the team functions. With my specialisation in composites, my job is to direct those sub-teams involved in its use in bodywork and vehicle controls. I will be looking to the future and doing research into the possibility of a carbon fibre monocoque for a future XRacing EV.










SAMUEL SEAGER
Treasurer & Immediate Past Principal
MSc Mechanical Engineering
As Treasurer I oversee the finances of the team, working with Team Leaders to set out our financial plan and budget appropriately. As Immediate Past Principal I sit in an advisory position to the team, ensuring efficient transfer of knowledge from previous years and generally assisting where required.
OSCAR WATERS
Business & Finance Sub-Team Leader
MEng Mechanical Engineering
It’s my role to find new sponsors and submit new applications for grants for
our projects.
BECKY BOWSHER
Publicity Sub-Team Leader
MA Creative Writing
I’m new to the team, it’s my job to promote XRacing through campaigns on
social media.
BARNEY SYMONS
Powertrain Sub-Team Leader
MEng Mechanical Engineering
I organise and implement all supporting systems that relate to the engine. This includes the drivetrain, cooling, fuelling, airflow, and engine mapping.
OLIVER LEE
Bodywork & Aero Sub-Team Leader
BEng Mechanical Engineering, 2nd Year
I organise the manufacture of all carbon body parts for the car.
VASSILIS HUDSON
Chassis Sub-Team Leader
BEng Mechanical Engineerin
I’m responsible for the design and manufacture of the chassis.
JAMES O'LEARY
Suspension Sub-Team Leader
MEng Mechanical Engineering, 3rd Year
I oversee the 4th year projects for the new suspension design.
WILL NEWBOLD
Vehicle Controls Sub-Team Leader
MEng Mechanical Engineering
My role relates to everything the driver touches and how the vehicle is controlled. Our main goals this year are to design a new steering wheel, design a new pedal box, design a new seat, improve the useability of the car, and maintain excellent safety standards for the driver.
JEREMY PRITCHARD
LV Systems Sub-Team Leader
BEng Mechanical Engineering
It’s my duty to oversee the design for the wiring harness and electronic components on the car.
BEN FELLINGHAM
EV Development Lead
MEng Mechanical Engineering
I oversee EV operations and related 4th year projects. It’s my duty to organise procurement and manufacturing of parts for the EV car, organise documents for concept class submission and meet with university stakeholders.


Ben Thomas - Team Principal
Nick Worsley - Technical Director
Alexey Muzichkin - Finance Lead
Josh Linton - Business Lead
Glen Surhardi - Publicity Lead
Ollie Fielding - Powertrain Lead
Tzi Yin Yong - Chassis Lead
Jacob Newton - Suspension Lead
Oscar Jinks - Engine Development Lead
Max Prüstel - Electronics Lead
Sam Day - Interim Electronics Lead
Tom Parker- Driver Cell Lead
Nathon Holbrough- Bodywork Lead
Jess Holland - Telemetry Lead
Catriona Kelch - Manufacturing Lead

James Kirkup - Team Principal
Joseph Chan - Technical Lead
Glen Surhardi - Business Lead
Max Zimmer - Chassis Lead
Max Prüstel - Electronics Lead
Nick Worsley - Driver Cell Lead
Jess Holland - Bodywork Lead
