Our partners
D4S is a trusted partner in European R&D networks.
We collaborate with major aerospace stakeholders and research centres to accelerate innovation across the sector.
Motorsport
Technologies and products for automotive and motorsport
OUR MISSION: ADVANCED SOLUTIONS AND PRODUCTS FOR THE AUTOMOTIVE AND MOTORSPORT SECTORS
Motorsport
- Design of advanced powertrain systems
- Hybrid-electric technologies
- Carbon composite structures
- Setup of race-ready vehicles
Automotive
- Technology transfer from motorsport
- Development of innovative manufacturing
- Advanced materials for mobility
- Custom solutions for OEMs & Tier-1
ENGINEERING
- CAE and FEM structural simulation
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- Circular design (LCE approach)
- Parametric and topology optimization
Testing
- TReal-world testing in extreme conditions
- From desert heat to Arctic cold
- Validation of powertrains and structures
- Data acquisition and durability analysis
AI & DIGITAL
- AI-powered design and diagnostics
- Digital Twin for motorsport systems
- Predictive analytics and race intelligence
- TESLA–FEYNMAN platform tools
Why Choose Us?
Where others test, we race.
At D4S, every system is forged in the most extreme motorsport conditions—ice rallies, high-altitude circuits, and unforgiving terrain.
Our team combines championship-winning experience with engineering excellence to deliver solutions that don’t just survive the race… they win it.
From hybrid rally prototypes to data-driven performance optimization, our innovations are track-born and competition-proven.
D4S is not just building components—we’re redefining the limits of control, reliability, and speed.
Racing Technologies
Powertrain: Racing Gearboxes
Design and testing of high-performance 6–7 speed gearboxes tailored to racing specifications.
Race Cars
Design and setup of custom race cars, optimized for circuit, rally, ice or extreme conditions.
Special Custom Parts
Precision-made components in advanced materials, fully customized for motorsport use.
Hybrid Powertrains
Modular hybrid systems for motorsport, with smart control and regenerative capabilities.
Ring and Pinions Sets
High-strength gears built in Italy, Spain, and UK using aerospace-grade materials.
Limited Slip Differentials
Custom LSDs for rally, circuit and hillclimb. Tunable, reliable and competition-ready.
Composites - Body parts
Lightweight composite structures for motorsport: strong, aerodynamic, and scalable.
Dog ring gearset
Dog ring gearsets for ultra-fast shifting and extreme durability under racing loads.
Nanotechnology for Tribology
Custom lubricants and surface treatments for friction reduction and wear protection.
Our Philosophy
"When the advanced engineering meets the human experience."
Sergio Durante
Founder of D4S
Company profile
Our mission
D4S Motorsport is the high-performance division of Durante Space Tech, where racing meets innovation.
Founded by Dr. Eng. Sergio Durante, D4S combines hands-on motorsport experience with advanced engineering, turning cutting-edge research into real-world performance.
We develop hybrid powertrains, composite structures, and race-ready systems validated under the most extreme conditions—ice, rally, hillclimb and high-altitude circuits.
Every project is shaped by precision design, clean manufacturing and a passion for speed.
Advanced materials
From additive manufacturing to superalloys—our materials power the next generation of racing and aerospace systems.
At D4S, we specialize in the development and machining of advanced materials tailored for motorsport and aerospace applications.
Our expertise includes additive manufacturing, high-precision machining, and the integration of superalloys and composites for critical components.
Every material is selected and processed for maximum performance, durability, and thermal resistance under extreme operating conditions.
