Moratuwa Uni Falcon E Racing Heads to Formula Student Spain 2026 Powered By Advantis

August, 3, 2026

University of Moratuwa's Falcon E Racing, Sri Lanka's pioneering Formula Student electric racing team, is set to compete at Formula Student Spain 2026, one of the world's most prestigious student motorsport competitions. A contingent of 32 students and two lecturers has departed for Spain to represent Sri Lanka at the event.

Supporting the team's international campaign, Advantis Group, the transportation and logistics arm of Hayleys PLC, is enabling Falcon E Racing's journey to Spain as its Official Logistics Partner and Platinum Sponsor.

Organised at the iconic Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya Formula Student Spain is one of the premier competitions in the globally renowned Formula Student series, bringing together university teams from around the world to design, build and race formula-style vehicles while showcasing engineering innovation, technical excellence and teamwork.

Representing the University of Moratuwa, Falcon E Racing has consistently pushed the boundaries of engineering innovation in Sri Lanka. Since its inception in 2017, the team has achieved several notable milestones, including qualifying among the top teams at Formula Student Germany in 2019, securing second place overall at the virtual Formula Student Bharat competition in 2022, unveiling Sri Lanka's first Formula Student electric race car in 2023, finishing among the top ten teams at Formula Bharat 2024, and introducing its next-generation race car, Falcon E2, in 2025.

The team's participation at Formula Student Spain 2026 marks another important milestone in its journey to compete alongside some of the world's leading engineering universities.

As Official Logistics Partner, Advantis is managing every stage of the international movement of Falcon E Racing's race car and supporting equipment. The operation encompasses shipment planning, cargo preparation and specialised handling, export and import documentation, customs clearance, coordination with international logistics partners, delivery to the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, as well as the return of the vehicle and equipment to Sri Lanka following the competition.

The project highlights Advantis' expertise in managing complex, time-sensitive logistics operations that demand precision, technical capability and seamless international coordination. By delivering an end-to-end solution for specialised cargo, Advantis is enabling Falcon E Racing to focus on competing at one of the world's most prestigious Formula Student events while demonstrating the reliability and expertise that underpin its global logistics operations.

Commenting on Advantis' support for Falcon E Racing, Ruwan Waidyaratne, Managing Director of Hayleys Advantis, said: "We are proud to support Falcon E Racing as its Official Logistics Partner and Platinum Sponsor. Formula Student Spain is an exceptional platform for young engineers to demonstrate their capabilities, and we are pleased to contribute by leveraging our logistics expertise to ensure the team's race car and equipment reach Spain safely and on schedule. Falcon E Racing embodies innovation, determination and engineering excellence, and we are honoured to play a role in enabling the team's participation on the global stage. We wish them every success at Formula Student Spain 2026."

Commenting on the team's participation, Dr. J. R. Gamage, Senior Lecturer, University of Moratuwa and Project Coordinator of Falcon E Racing, said: "Formula Student is one of the most demanding engineering competitions in the world, providing our students with an invaluable opportunity to apply their knowledge in a highly competitive international environment. Participating at this level requires the support of partners who understand the complexity of what it takes to get us there. We are grateful to Advantis for ensuring our race car and equipment reach Spain safely and on time, enabling our team to focus on delivering its best performance. We look forward to representing the University of Moratuwa and Sri Lanka on the global stage."

As both Platinum Sponsor and Official Logistics Partner, Advantis' support reflects its commitment to enabling the next generation of engineers and innovators to compete on the global stage. Through world-class logistics expertise and strategic partnerships, the company continues to enable Sri Lankan innovation to reach international platforms.