
The latest news of the team.



Two-thirds done!
Can you believe it? We are already two-thirds done. Another day of smooth and reliable driving


We are off…
Today marks the first day of the World Solar Challenge. Eventhough we had a rough start we still had a fantastic day and are looking forward to keep pushing tomorrow!

We are on pole position (again)!
Today we successfully passed Dynamic Scrutineering and also were able to get the fastest time on the track!

All green – We passed Static Scrutineering
After months of preparation and manufacturing, Covestro Æthon successfully passed Static Scrutineering! This marks a major milestone for our team, proving that our car meets all event regulations. Now we’re ready to take the next steps toward dynamic scrutineering and hitting the track!

From the Outback to the Race Track
The last weeks we successfully tested Covestro Aethon in the Australien Outback. Now its time for the Hidden Valley Racetrack in Darwin!

G`Day from Australia
The adventure begins! We are down under which means the testing is about to begin. Lets see how Aethon is going to drive Down Under.

Meet Covestro Ӕthon!
After 1,5 years of developing and manufacturing we are proud to present our newest innovation Covestro Ӕthon!

Securing Second and Third: A Flawless Race
After 24 hours of racing, we secured second and third place at the iLumen European Solar Challenge 2024. We are more than happy with our results and our smooth racing style.

Happy Birthday Sonnenwagen - Let’s keep racing!
As Team Sonnenwagen turns nine years old, we start for the fifth time at the iLumen European Solar Challenge. Happy birthday Team Sonnenwagen and now let's race!

Everything set for Tomorrow
We passed both Static- and Dynamic Scrutineering, are race ready now and determined to defend our European Championship title tomorrow.

Passing Static Scrutineering
In Static Scrutineering our electrical and mechanical components were thoroughly examined. Also, we moved into our pit box to set up everything for the race.

Ready to Defend Our Title!
Today, we arrived at Circuit Zolder to participate in the iLumen European Solar Challenge 2024, taking place from September 21st to 22nd. We set up our camp and are excited for the challenges ahead!

SONNENWAGEN - Future Mobility
Our documentary "SONNENWAGEN – Future Mobility" premiered on August 27th. It offers an in-depth look at the development of Covestro Adelie and our participation in the 2023 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, highlighting the potential for a more sustainable future in mobility.

Regulation release 2025
The newly released regulations for the 2025 Bridgestone World Solar Challenge come with some surprises, and we are excited to begin working on our next solar car.

Covestro Adelie back on track
Covestro Adelie has returned to Aachen, undergone full repairs, and is now back on the testing track, ready for further trials and improvements.

New Season, New Team
As we embark on a new season, our team is thrilled to welcome the new team management and the fresh faces who have joined us after the recruiting process. Together, we are excited to shape the future of solar racing over the next two years.

Day 5: We are out of the race!
Driving out of Port Augusta the traffic immediately increased but we could successfully pass several cars in the overtaking lane. Making things more complicated, the side winds started to pick up and the gusts increased. Then the unexpected happened.