SRM Institute of Science and Technology, a multidisciplinary university accredited with A++ by NAAC, recognised as a Category I institution with 12B status by UGC/MoE, has achieved a remarkable milestone as its student motorsport team, Team Camber Racing, raced to the National Championship title at Formula Bharat 2026, delivering one of the most dominant performances in the competition’s history.
The team excelled across every major dynamic and static event, securing first place in Endurance, Skidpad, Autocross, Acceleration, Engineering Design, Fuel Economy, and Sustainability & Best Practices. In addition, the team’s driver earned the Best Driver Award, showcasing not only technical innovation but exceptional on-track skill and discipline.
This sweeping victory reflects the technical depth, preparation rigour, and collaborative spirit of SRMIST’s student community. Team Camber Racing was jointly mentored by Dr. Leenus Martin, Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Technology, and Dr. K. Kamalakannan, Head, Department of Automobile Engineering, SRMIST.
A Multidisciplinary Team Behind the Championship Win
The championship-winning team was led by Mr. Himanshu Kumar, Captain and final-year student of Electronics and Communication Engineering. Supporting him were:
• Vice Captain: Mr. Aryan Sampath Nair (Mechatronics Engineering)
• Technical Director: Mr. Shashank Reddy (Automobile Engineering)
• Project Manager: Mr. Rohit Ramesh (Automobile Engineering)
• Chief Race Driver: Mr. TM Sakthiprasad (Automobile Engineering)
The team’s composition underscores SRMIST’s emphasis on multidisciplinary engineering, blending mechanical, electrical, electronics, computing, and design expertise—critical for modern motorsport and mobility engineering.
Leadership Applauds the Achievement
Congratulating the students, Dr. C. Muthamizhchelvan, Vice Chancellor, SRMIST, said the victory reflects the institution’s culture of innovation and hands-on learning. “Seeing our students push boundaries, innovate on the track, and achieve this national win is truly inspiring. Team Camber Racing embodies the energy, creativity, and dedication that SRMIST encourages in every student. This win shows what happens when passion meets real-world engineering.”
Team Faculty Advisor Dr. Jerome Stanley highlighted the depth of the team’s preparation. “This outcome reflects the students’ consistency, technical discipline, and ability to tackle complex engineering challenges as a team. Competitions like Formula Bharat turn engineering into a practical, accountable and collaborative experience.”
Driving Industry-Ready Skills and Innovation
Team Camber Racing’s national recognition reinforces the importance of student-led engineering platforms in shaping India’s next generation of mobility innovators. Alumni from such teams frequently join leading automotive OEMs, electric mobility ventures, motorsport outfits, and global R&D labs, carrying forward the skills developed on the track.
With this landmark victory, SRMIST strengthens its position on India’s automotive innovation map, showing how student-driven engineering excellence can create meaningful impact across academia, industry, and national talent development.
