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Department Of Mechanical Engineering

Team Kratos Racing

About us

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We are Team Kratos Racing a passionate and disciplined group of engineering students from various domains, united by a common goal: to innovate, engineer, and race. Our journey involves the complete lifecycle of a formula-style race car from conceptual design to manufacturing and rigorous testing.

To date, we have successfully built 9 high-performance vehicles, and with a forward-thinking approach, we now focus on electric race cars, embracing the future of sustainable mobility and cutting-edge automotive technology.

With the unwavering support of our Faculty Advisor, Dr. S. R. Wankhede, Team Kratos Racing has grown into a symbol of dedication and excellence in engineering.

Our multidisciplinary team continues to push the boundaries by integrating advanced systems and electrification strategies, aiming to compete at the highest levels of Formula Student events.

We believe that performance and sustainability can go hand in hand. At the heart of our philosophy lies our name Kratos, representing strength and willpower, driving us to engineer the race cars of tomorrow.

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Dr. S. R. Wankhede
Faculty Advisor

Season - 2025

Team Kratos Racing: Season 2025 Report

Competition: Formula Bharat 2025

  • Vehicle Name:- THUNDERBLADE 5.0
  • Location:- Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore

Achievements

  • Overall Champions
  • Overall Dynamics Winner
  • Endurance P1
  • Efficiency P1
  • Autocross P1
  • Skidpad P1
  • Endurance P1
  • Business Plan Presentation P3
  • Cost & Manufacturing P2

Special Awards

  • Cleanest Pit
  • Best Driver
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Team Kratos Racing
Team Kratos Racing
Team Kratos Racing

Season - 2024

Team Kratos Racing: Season 2024 Report

Competition: Formula Bharat 2024

  • Vehicle Name:- THUNDERBLADE 4.1
  • Location:- Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore

Achievements

  • Overall 3rd
  • Engineering Design P2
  • Best Powertrain
  • Best Battery Pack
  • Most Hospitable Team
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Team Kratos Racing
Team Kratos Racing
Team Kratos Racing

Season - 2023

Team Kratos Racing: Season 2023 Report

Competition: Formula Bharat 2023

  • Vehicle Name:- THUNDERBLADE 4.0
  • Location:- Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore

Achievements

  • Overall 2nd
  • Autocross P1
  • Acceleration P1
  • Skidpad P1
  • Engineering Design P1
  • Cost & Manufacturing P1
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Team Kratos Racing
Team Kratos Racing

Season - 2023

Team Kratos Racing: Season 2023 Report

Competition: Formula Student Germany, Formula Student East

Location :- Germany and Hungary

In the 2023 international season, Team Kratos Racing made a significant mark on the global Formula Student stage. We proudly secured an overall 7th rank in the world, emerging as the only Indian team in the Top 10—a testament to our engineering excellence and relentless dedication. Our journey, however, was not without challenges. At Formula Student East, despite strong preparation and team effort, we were unable to complete technical inspection, which prevented us from competing in the dynamic events. At Formula Student Germany, one of the most competitive platforms in the world, we delivered a commendable performance but fell just four laps short of completing the endurance event. These experiences have only strengthened our resolve, providing invaluable lessons and fueling our drive to come back stronger in the upcoming season.

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Team Kratos Racing
Team Kratos Racing
Team Kratos Racing

Season - 2022

Team Kratos Racing: Season 2022 Report

Competition: Formula Bharat 2022

  • Vehicle Name:- THUNDERBLADE 2.1
  • Location:- Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore

Achievements

  • Overall Champions
  • Overall Dynamics Winner
  • Overall Statics Winner
  • Engineering Design P1
  • Cost & Manufacturing P1
  • Endurance P1
  • Efficiency P1
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Team Kratos Racing
Team Kratos Racing
Team Kratos Racing

Season - 2021

Team Kratos Racing: Season 2021 Report

Competition: Formula Bharat 2021

  • Vehicle Name:- THUNDERBLADE 3.0
  • Location:- Virtual Event

Despite the global challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 season was a defining chapter for Team Kratos Racing. With competitions held entirely online, our team adapted swiftly, showcasing resilience and technical prowess in the virtual format. At Formula Bharat 2021, we emerged as Champions, securing the 1st overall rank. Our commitment to innovation and precision engineering was recognized with 1st place in Engineering Design, and we were also awarded for having the Best Battery Pack. These achievements highlighted our ability to excel not only on the racetrack but also in a remote, design-focused environment — proving that our strength lies in both adaptability and excellence.

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Season - 2020

Team Kratos Racing: Season 2020 Report

Competition: Formula Bharat 2020

  • Vehicle Name:- THUNDERBLADE 2.0
  • Location:- Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore

Achievements

  • Overall 3rd
  • Engineering Design P2
  • Business Plan P2
  • Best Powertrain
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Team Kratos Racing

Season - 2019

Team Kratos Racing: Season 2019 Report

Competition: Formula Bharat 2019

  • Vehicle Name:- THUNDERBLADE 1.0
  • Location:- Kari Motor Speedway, Coimbatore

Achievements

  • Overall Winners
  • Endurance P1
  • Autocross P1
  • Skidpad P1
  • Acceleration P11
  • Engineering Design P1
  • Cost & Manufacturing P3
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Team Kratos Racing
Team Kratos Racing

Season - 2018

Team Kratos Racing: Season 2018 Report

Competition: SAE Supra

  • Vehicle Name:- FIREBLADE 4.0
  • Location:- Budh International Circuit, Delhi

Achievements

  • Overall Winners
  • Skidpad P1
  • Autocross P1
  • Endurance P2
  • Efficiency P1
  • Engineering Design P1
  • Business Plan P2
  • Excellence P1
  • Best CAE
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Season - 2017

Team Kratos Racing: Season 2017 Report

Competition: SAE Supra

  • Vehicle Name:- FIREBLADE 3.0
  • Location:- Budh International Circuit, Delhi

Achievements

  • Overall Winners
  • Endurance P1
  • Acceleration P1
  • Business Plan P2
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Season - 2016

Team Kratos Racing: Season 2016 Report

Competition: SAE Supra

  • Vehicle Name:- FIREBLADE 2.0
  • Location:- Budh International Circuit, Delhi

Achievements

  • Overall Winners
  • Skidpad P1
  • Autocross P1
  • Endurance P1
  • Dronacharya Award
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Season - 2015

Team Kratos Racing: Season 2015 Report

Competition: SAE Supra

  • Vehicle Name:- FIREBLADE 1.0
  • Location:- Budh International Circuit, Delhi

Achievements

  • Overall Rank 32
Team Kratos Racing

Season - 2014

The journey of Team Kratos Racing began in2014, when a group of 8 passionate engineering students came together with a shared vision of building a Formula Student team from scratch. Without a vehicle or prior experience, they set out to SAE SUPRA that year — not as participants, but as keen observers. Attending the event allowed them to gain crucial insights into the competition, vehicle design, team dynamics, and the level of engineering excellence required to compete. This humble yet determined beginning laid the groundwork for what would go on to become one of India’s most competitive and successful Formula Student teams.

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