Algerian Students Win Best Newcomer Award at Formula Student UK 2026
Algerian engineering students from the National Polytechnic School of Algiers won the Allan Staniforth Best Newcomer Award at Formula Student UK 2026 with a locally designed and manufactured race car, earning congratulations from Higher Education Minister Kamel Baddari.
BY Dr. Hana Saada
ALGIERS – Algeria’s ENP Racing Team from the National Polytechnic School of Algiers (ENP) has earned international recognition after winning the Allan Staniforth Best Newcomer Award at Formula Student UK 2026, marking a major achievement for Algerian engineering education and innovation.
The award recognizes the best first-time participating team in one of the world’s leading university engineering competitions, where students design, build and compete with their own formula-style racing cars.
The Algerian team entered the competition with a race car entirely designed and manufactured locally, showcasing the technical capabilities and engineering expertise developed by students at the National Polytechnic School.
Baddari Praises Algeria’s Young Innovators
Higher Education and Scientific Research Minister Kamel Baddari congratulated the students following their success, describing their achievement as another milestone for Algerian innovation on the international stage.
In a message shared on social media, Baddari praised the team’s accomplishment, telling the students:
“You have once again demonstrated that you are the future of Algeria.”
The minister said the international distinction reflects the quality of Algeria’s higher education system and the growing ability of its students to compete successfully in global engineering and technological competitions.
Showcasing Algerian Engineering Excellence
Formula Student UK is one of the world’s premier university engineering competitions, bringing together student teams from leading institutions across the globe to design, manufacture and test high-performance racing vehicles while demonstrating expertise in engineering, innovation, project management and teamwork.
The ENP Racing Team’s success highlights the increasing prominence of Algerian universities in international scientific and technological competitions and underscores the country’s efforts to foster innovation, applied research and engineering excellence among young talent.
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