Formula Student is an international engineering competition where university students design, build, and race small formula-style cars. The event challenges students to apply their engineering knowledge and skills in a practical setting, focusing on aspects like design, performance, and cost-effectiveness. Teams are judged on various criteria, including static events like design presentations and dynamic events such as acceleration and endurance races. The competition promotes teamwork, innovation, and real-world engineering experience, preparing students for careers in the automotive and motorsport industries.