Dubrovnik native Boris Škrabo leads FESB bolid's electric powertrain team for Alpe Adria
Young engineer from Doli leads development of electric powertrain for student bolid, to be presented at Bugatti Rimac track in Mičevec by end of August.
Young engineer from Doli leads development of electric powertrain for student bolid, to be presented at Bugatti Rimac track in Mičevec by end of August.
Boris Škrabo, a 23-year-old electrical engineering student at the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture (FESB) in Split, grew up in the small town of Doli in Dubrovnik-Neretva County. Today, he leads one of the key components of the student racing bolid: its electric powertrain. As reported by Dulist, Škrabo is the head of the Powertrain subteam of the FESB Racing Team, which will compete from August 18 to 23, 2026, at one of the most important student engineering competitions, Formula Student Alpe Adria, held at the Bugatti Rimac test track in Mičevec near Velika Gorica.
Škrabo's passion for motorsport is nothing new. As a child, he raced karts and scooters, spending his free time following Formula 1, MotoGP, rally racing, and other competitions.
"My love for the automotive industry grew out of my love for cars and motorcycles. I have always been fascinated by engines, powertrains, mechanics, and working on vehicles. It is this combination of practical interest and passion for racing that steered me toward engineering and the development of race cars,"he told Dulist.
He joined FESB Racing during his second year of studies, and three years later, he is certain it was one of the best decisions he ever made.
"Working on the bolid has given me the opportunity to apply my academic knowledge to real-life situations and learn what it takes to develop a complex engineering project,"he emphasized.
As the head of the Powertrain subteam, Škrabo manages a team responsible for the heart of the electric racer: from developing the battery pack and selecting the electric motor, to the inverter, cooling system, and planetary gearbox. The goal is to create a powertrain that is powerful, efficient, and reliable enough to tackle the most demanding track challenges.
The quality of their work was confirmed by their recent performance at the Formula Student Czech competition, one of the most technically stringent in the world.
"We passed the mechanical part of the powertrain inspection as well as the mechanical part of the battery pack inspection, which proves the quality of the entire team's work. There are still a few details to refine, primarily related to wiring and electronic circuit boards, but we trust our colleagues from the electronics subteam will resolve them quickly,"Škrabo said.
For Škrabo, Formula Student is not just about building a car; it is an experience that shapes future engineers.
"Being a part of FESB Racing is a great honor and a unique opportunity for professional and personal growth. Through this project, I have gained knowledge that is hard to acquire solely through lectures, and I have also learned how important responsibility, teamwork, and good organization are,"he stressed.
He particularly values Formula Student Alpe Adria, which from August 18 to 23, 2026, will bring together a record 90 teams from 24 countries.
"FSAA gives us the chance to see where we stand compared to the best teams, meet other young engineers, exchange experiences, and find new solutions to challenges we all face. Everything I have learned through FESB Racing will be immensely valuable in my future engineering career,"he added.
The visitor program runs from August 20 to 23, and the public will be able to watch dynamic track disciplines, the premiere of autonomous bolids, the Alumni Cup, and numerous side events organized by partners and sponsors.
