Thailand SAE Formula Student
Formula SAE (FSAE) is an international engineering competition, where university teams design, build and compete with formula-style race cars. The Thailand SAE Auto Challenge (TSAE) serves as a regional platform in ASEAN, allowing teams to demonstrate their engineering expertise and evaluate their vehicle’s on-track performance.
The competition consists of both Static and Dynamic Events. In the Static events, the participants are required to present the vehicle’s design, engineering decisions, fabrication processes, cost analysis and marketability. For Dynamic events, the vehicle must first undergo rigorous technical and safety inspections before its performance and reliability are evaluated through a series of on-track challenges.
Figure 1: Design Presentation during TSAE 2026
Figure 2: EV Inspection during TSAE 2026
This competition allows students to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical engineering application through vehicle design, development, and project management. Alongside their academic workload, students are required to manage time, resources, and responsibilities effectively to ensure the vehicle is developed in time for the next TSAE Auto Challenge.
Since its 2019 debut, Monash Motorsport Malaysia (M3) has persistently demonstrated engineering excellence resilience and continuous improvement, earning multiple awards in annual competitions. Driven by the goal of becoming the leading FSAE team in the ASEAN region, M3 continues to push engineering excellence while inspiring the next generation of motorsports talent in Malaysia.
In January 2019, M3 made an impressive debut by placing 11th overall and securing the Best Rookie Team award. Building on this momentum, the team raised the bar at TSAE 2020 by placing 7th overall, notably taking the 1st in the Cost Event. After transitioning from an internal combustion engine platform to an electric vehicle in 2023, M3 continued to push forward, achieving 1st place among EV teams and 4th overall among 31 teams in both TSAE 2023 and TSAE 2024.
At the latest TSAE 2026, the team delivered once again achieving Overall 3rd in combined ICE (Internal Combustion Engine) and EV (Electric Vehicle) category and 1st among EV teams. This achievement makes M3 the first Malaysian team, and the first EV-powered vehicle to secure an overall podium finish at TSAE.
Figure 3: Team Picture (TSAE 2026)
The success at TSAE 2026 marks another milestone for M3 and continues to motivate the team to aim even higher. With the continued support of the School of Engineering and the team’s sponsors, M3 remains committed to building on this achievement while nurturing future engineers who are ready to take on the complex challenges ahead.
Figure 4: Competition Vehicle M3-E3 finishing Autocross Event in TSAE 2026
For membership and sponsorship inquiries, please contact A/Prof. Kenny Tan (tan.boon.thong@monash.edu).
Get a grasp of how our team operates throughout TSAE 2026 with the link below!