Hydrogen Fuel Racing (HFR) is a multidisciplinary student team from the University of Glasgow, bringing together over 90 students competing across several competitions. As the University of Glasgow’s first hydrogen-focused society and its first team to compete at the Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, HFR works on a range of projects spanning multiple divisions, with one shared purpose: to develop cutting-edge vessels and shape the next generation of innovators driving the energy transition. Selected to represent Team Scotland at the Challenge, the team is a core collaborator on Vital Spark, a hydrogen-powered hydrofoil that showcases Scotland’s leadership in clean marine technology.
Hydrogen Fuel Racing is a multidisciplinary student team from the University of Glasgow, bringing over 90 students competing across several competitions. We work on a range of projects spanning multiple divisions, all with a shared purpose: to develop cutting-edge vessels and shape the next generation of innovators to drive the change.
The ‘Vital Spark’ race craft is the University of Glasgow Hydrogen Fuel Racing Team’s entry for the 2026 MEBC, developed in collaboration with Plus Zero and the Hydrogen Scotland Network. Substantially rebuilt since its last campaign, the vessel now features a solid-state hydrogen-electric powertrain. Designed as a hydrofoil with safety and scalability at its core, Vital Spark represents a major step forward in sustainable marine technology. We are excited to see her compete for the first time this year.
Hydrogen Fuel Racing competes in the SeaLab Class at the 13th Monaco Energy Boat Challenge, 7–11 July 2026 in Port Hercule.
