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Followed by its successful performance in Formula Bharat 2025 Indian Formula Student competition in January, , a nonprofit team from PCET’s Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering in India, is seeking additional composites industry sponsorship to support its next Formula Student vehicle development.

Team Kratos, a team of 43 engineering students, has been designing, building and racing formula-style cars since 2015, including three combustion-style vehicles and three electric versions. Securing first place at Formula Bharat 2025, the team now holds seven National Championship titles, is ranked seventh in Formula Student and was the only Indian team to make Top 10 in 2023. Team Kratos participates in various competitions, including Formula Student East head in Budapest, Hungary, and Formula Student Germany in Hockenheim.

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The team aims to adopt a single-piece, in-house manufactured carbon fiber-aluminum honeycomb monocoque chassis for its upcoming Formula Student race car. Compared to the earlier two-piece design joined with a double butt joint, the single-piece structure offers an optimized strength-to-weight ratio, increased torsional stiffness and improved force distribution. It also enhances structural integrity under dynamic and crash loads while contributing to better aerodynamic efficiency due to its uninterrupted surface geometry.

Last year, Team Kratos built a high-performance monocoque chassis using carbon fiber prepreg/aramid and aluminum honeycomb for its race car. This year, the team is taking a major step by integrating hub motors, moving away the conventional central drive configuration. This decentralized drivetrain architecture has the potential to enhance vehicle dynamics and improve system efficiency, positioning the team to compete at a higher level as it prepares for international competitions.

To achieve these goals, Team Kratos is welcoming a sponsored partner who may be willing to contribute to this hub motor project. In return, the team offers the same benefits as the year prior: Substantial exposure through car branding, team uniforms, promotional materials and social media. This partnership would highlight the sponsoring company’s commitment to innovation and quality in front of a dedicated audience. Additionally, the team can provide an 80G certificate, enabling sponsors to avail themselves of CSR benefits.

“As the level of competition intensifies, the need for cutting-edge innovation and advanced technologies becomes greater than ever,” says Upendra Patil, mechanical chief technical officer for Team Kratos Racing Electric. “To continue pushing boundaries — from integrating hub motors to building a
one-piece monocoque — we rely not just on talent, but also on vital
monetary support. Contributions from the composites industry fuels the future of mobility and keeps us racing ahead on the world stage.”

Team sponsors include Tesla, Dassault Systemes, Gefran, Brose, Zeliot, Kairali, Aeron, Starcke, Gefran, Vactech, Trade Syndicate, Tata Motors, Indexnine, Altium, Vactech, Bosch, Analog Devices, ThreeBond, SVCE, AludecoR, Dassault Systems, Durga, Siemens and Sthenos Composites.

For those interested in sponsoring, email marketing.kratosracing@gmail.com or reach out at operations.kratosracing@pccoepune.org.