Motorsports

Engineering and manufacturing specialists delivering championship winning performance

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Ricardo partners with top-tier motorsport customers to deliver competition-ready technical solutions across the drivetrain and powertrain.

Motorsport specialists for on and off track solutions

For over 50 years, Ricardo has been a trusted partner to some of the biggest names in top-tier motorsport to provide complete propulsion system and drivetrain solutions that give our clients that competitive advantage on the track.

We provide end-to-end technical solutions for series in on-and-off circuit applications, from bespoke propulsion system development programmes to transmission supply for complete race series.

Our expertise also extends to the unique requirements of motorsport infrastructure applications, providing our expert consultancy to reduce the environmental impact of motorsport and finding new solutions for more sustainable power generation for the industry.

Drivetrain solutions Propulsion solutions

Case studies

Audi R8: developing a gearbox for a Le Mans legend

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Developing the Ford Focus RS WRC 06 Transmission

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Manufacturing the Porsche 991 GT3 Cup Transmission

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Motorsport Transmission Specialists

Ricardo is globally renown motorsport transmission specialist supporting our clients with the provision of world-class driveline products and services to enable success in the most demanding championship series.

From full-service development and production programmes leveraging the full capability of our engineering experts, to stable series supply of transmissions for complete race series – our clients trust Ricardo to deliver driveline solutions that give that winning edge.

Transmission programmes Transmissions for Electric, Hybrid and Fuel Cell Component manufacture Kitting and spare parts

Propulsion systems for motorsport

Ricardo has built its foundations on creating the most efficient propulsion systems for the most demanding and complex applications. The motorsport industry continues to rely on innovation to meet the evolving regulatory requirements and to meet fierce competition out on the track.

Our propulsion system engineering programmes have supported some of the most recognisable OEMs in achieving record-setting results, make advances in creating efficiencies, and reduce cost and time of development - all critical factors both on- and off-track.

Supported by our world-class niche volume assembly capability, Ricardo can deliver complete propulsion system programmes for traditional and alternative energy carriers.

Internal combustion development Electric powertrain development Fuel cell system design & engineering Power electronics Systems integration