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ZF Race Engineering - From Track to Road

ZF Race Engineering envisions leading the transformation in future mobility solutions, seamlessly blending our heritage in motorsport, motorbike, and high-performance street products with cutting-edge software and systems.

Grounded in more than 125 years of motorsport history and an amalgamation of technologies and expertise, ZF Engineering Solutions has developed into a diverse business that supports the motorsport industry and beyond. Over the decades, ZF has been instrumental in securing five consecutive Formula 1 titles, solidifying its reputation as one of motorsport's most enduring success stories. In the DTM (German Touring Car Masters), ZF extended its influence by applying race engineering expertise to the specialized series market.

From club sport enthusiasts to Le Mans victors, DTM champions, Formula 1 drivers, and World Rally titlists, the world's top racers—both nationally and globally—trust ZF's cutting-edge technology. Whether in electric or conventional powertrains or suspension systems, ZF remains at the forefront of high-performance motorsport engineering.

The evolution of the business has seen various iterations but always at its heart has been the focus on engineering expertise. ZF Race Engineering continues to extend its reach, moving into markets that offer new opportunities and exciting technological innovations to a wealth of industries worldwide.

Our Locations

Our People

Our Values

Software

We are driving software innovation and cybersecurity in today’s digital automotive and other business sectors to the next level.

Time

In a fast-paced world, time is our currency, investing wisely ensures valuable returns for all our partners.

Quality

Quality excellence ensures reliability, customer satisfaction, and continuous improvement, setting the standard for superior products and services.

Sustainablity

Our commitment to sustainability spans the automotive supply chain, fostering eco-friendly practices and products for a greener, more sustainable future.

Partnership

We don’t see you as a customer. We are a partner - as we work together on fulfilling your demands and satisfying the end-consumer.

Innovation

Innovation from race track to street drives transformative technology, enhancing safety, performance, and sustainability in everyday vehicles.

Transparency

Transparency in our partnerships builds trust, fosters mutual understanding, and cultivates stronger connections, laying the foundation for shared success.

Passion

Our passion for your projects drives collaboration, innovation, and excellence, fostering impactful solutions and lasting relationships for success.

Our Certifications

Our Products and Services

Our Motorsport Story

As the motorsport department of the ZF Group, we specialize in delivering high-end chassis and powertrain solutions to customers worldwide. From Formula racing to GT, rally cars, motorbikes and even trucks, our expertise spans across the entire spectrum of motorsport, ensuring unparalleled performance and reliability on every track.

Step into the world of elite motorsport excellence with ZF’s high-end portfolio. Spanning across all branches and racing series, our solutions redefine performance on every track. Backed by a worldwide service partner network, we ensure unparalleled support for drivers and teams, setting the standard for success in motorsport worldwide.

Our Partnerships

Our Tradition

With a legacy spanning over a century, ZF has equipped countless vehicles with pioneering technology. Embracing our tradition, we aim to support owners of historic vehicles and enthusiasts in historic motorsport. Through ZF Tradition, we offer spare parts upon request and even complete exchange transmissions, ensuring continued success on road and track.

We are committed to providing our partners with the right solutions for their diverse historical product needs. Through meticulous research, preservation efforts, and expert consultation, we offer a wide range of original historical ZF products that enrich and celebrate our shared cultural heritage. Whether it's accurate replicas, archival materials, or educational resources, we ensure that each item meets the highest standards of quality and authenticity, serving our partners with excellence and passion for preserving history.

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Our History

Embark on a journey through history with ZF Engineering Solutions, tracing our roots back to 1895 with the founding of Fichtel & Sachs. Over decades of innovation and excellence, we’ve amassed countless victories and championships in motorsport.
Now, as we merge with an advanced engineering partner of ZF in 2024, our legacy evolves. Embracing cybersecurity, test and validation, we’re poised to redefine the future of mobility.

2020s

2024

2024
Johan Kristoffersson celebrating on podium

  • Johan Kristoffersson WRX Rallycross World Champion for the 3rd time in a row with the ZF Race Engineering dampers.

2024

2024
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  • MZR (Motorsportzentrum Ried) wins the Fanatec GT2 European Series with the KTM X-Bow.

2024

2024
Person on motorbike travelling at speed on race track.

  • The BMW Motorrad Motorsport team secured the third place in the overall standings with our carbon fiber fork in the 2024 EWC season.

2024

2024

  • Launch of Racing Suspension Kit crafted for Audi RS3 LMS TCR
  • Renewed partnerships with our motorsport partners

2023

2023

  • New partnership with Abt Motorsport in Formula E
  • First pole position of Gen3 with Mahindra Racing in Formula E
  • Dakar Rally winning team (truck category) with ZF technology

2022

2022

  • First victory for BMW Motorrad Motorsport in the FIM Endurance World Championship (FIM EWC) with ZF suspension
  • The winner as well as 14 of the Top 20 cars at the 24-Hour Nürburgring are equipped with products from ZF Race Engineering
  • Development of an all-new electric powertrain for the Gen 3 vehicles of ZF partner Mahindra Racing in Formula E for season 9

2021

2021

  • First Formula E victory for Mahindra Racing “powered by ZF” at the London ePrix with a ZF electric powertrain (e-motor, gearbox, inverter)
  • The overall winner as well as seven cars from the Top 10 at the legendary 24-Hour race at the Nürburgring are equipped with products from ZF Race Engineering

2020

2020

  • ZF brand ambassador Christian Engelhart wins the driver´s championship title in ADAC GT Masters