Comments on: Breaking: BMW to exit the Formula 1 at the end of this year? http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/07/28/breaking-bmw-to-exit-the-formula-1-at-the-end-of-this-year/ BMW News, Reviews, Test Drives, Photos And Videos Mon, 13 Feb 2012 22:15:11 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: ultimate driving machine haha http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/07/28/breaking-bmw-to-exit-the-formula-1-at-the-end-of-this-year/#comment-139515 ultimate driving machine haha Thu, 30 Jul 2009 12:02:44 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=17757#comment-139515 good decision! they can't win anyway just make fast SUVs instead, or SAVs if you wanna call it that way haha! good decision!

they can’t win anyway

just make fast SUVs instead, or SAVs if you wanna call it that way haha!

]]> By: viper http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/07/28/breaking-bmw-to-exit-the-formula-1-at-the-end-of-this-year/#comment-139220 viper Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:39:55 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=17757#comment-139220 Oh Yeah , I like ur tone , Im so glad that they are stepping out of this ridiculous f1 nonsense , eat ur heart out they are gone Oh Yeah , I like ur tone , Im so glad that they are stepping out of this ridiculous f1 nonsense , eat ur heart out they are gone

]]> By: Nizer http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/07/28/breaking-bmw-to-exit-the-formula-1-at-the-end-of-this-year/#comment-139211 Nizer Wed, 29 Jul 2009 14:20:34 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=17757#comment-139211 Maybe Bernie will finally get the message: if you abandon your participant's most lucrative market - North America - they'll ultimately abandon you. I put this down mainly to Bernie's greed. Maybe Bernie will finally get the message: if you abandon your participant’s most lucrative market – North America – they’ll ultimately abandon you. I put this down mainly to Bernie’s greed.

]]> By: AutoCritical http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/07/28/breaking-bmw-to-exit-the-formula-1-at-the-end-of-this-year/#comment-139189 AutoCritical Wed, 29 Jul 2009 13:16:54 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=17757#comment-139189 KERS was something that BMW invested in heavily, and how it turned out that all of the F1 winners did not run KERS systems must have been frustrating (until the last race). They then removed the KERS system, with no real improvement. KERS provided a power boost, but could be argued that because of its weight, did not really provide an obvious benefit for all teams. I think BMW had alot of KERS technology promotion planned, but with a lack of racing results...it can be difficult. What a shame, they had so much promise at the end of the last season… They should have held out till the end of the next season before calling it. I will miss what they bring to the track, but i’m glad for the team members that someone is likely to take on the team. KERS was something that BMW invested in heavily, and how it turned out that all of the F1 winners did not run KERS systems must have been frustrating (until the last race). They then removed the KERS system, with no real improvement.

KERS provided a power boost, but could be argued that because of its weight, did not really provide an obvious benefit for all teams.

I think BMW had alot of KERS technology promotion planned, but with a lack of racing results…it can be difficult.

What a shame, they had so much promise at the end of the last season… They should have held out till the end of the next season before calling it. I will miss what they bring to the track, but i’m glad for the team members that someone is likely to take on the team.

]]> By: Giom http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/07/28/breaking-bmw-to-exit-the-formula-1-at-the-end-of-this-year/#comment-139184 Giom Wed, 29 Jul 2009 12:59:35 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=17757#comment-139184 I'm devestated! My thoughts go with all those who now sits without a job. It's not only Heidfeld and Kubica, but the entire work force. A lot of very talented people there... hope they get positions elswere quickly. I'm just so sad now... I’m devestated!

My thoughts go with all those who now sits without a job. It’s not only Heidfeld and Kubica, but the entire work force. A lot of very talented people there… hope they get positions elswere quickly.

I’m just so sad now…

]]> By: wazon http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/07/28/breaking-bmw-to-exit-the-formula-1-at-the-end-of-this-year/#comment-139175 wazon Wed, 29 Jul 2009 11:26:21 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=17757#comment-139175 To be honest, I'm not surpriesed by their decision to leave F1. Of course, it is defeat and perhaps will have some bad influence on marketing image. After all, they leave as one of the weakest team. But on the other hand, a lot chages have been made in F1 rules since 2009 season. Each team gets already made parts and their crucial work consists on setting up bolid from this parts provided by F1. Among these is main BMW's weapon - engines! Last year their bolids had engines designed by themself and they were in lead. This year their bolid based on already made engine in which BMW's engineeres can change only settings. In result, we get weak performance. It's little wonder that when you take its best weapon from BMW back, they won't achieve a lot. They had a lot hopes concerning KERS, but after all it was too heavy and give less advantage over bolids without it then it was expected. This with heavy driver such as Kubica, made BMW's bolids less and less competitive. After KERS failure, they didn't have enough time to develope other technologies in their bolid and in consequence they ended with weak performance. The only scenario that could change decision to leave is two or three races with great result. I don't know whether it's possible this year. To be honest, I’m not surpriesed by their decision to leave F1. Of course, it is defeat and perhaps will have some bad influence on marketing image. After all, they leave as one of the weakest team. But on the other hand, a lot chages have been made in F1 rules since 2009 season. Each team gets already made parts and their crucial work consists on setting up bolid from this parts provided by F1. Among these is main BMW’s weapon – engines! Last year their bolids had engines designed by themself and they were in lead. This year their bolid based on already made engine in which BMW’s engineeres can change only settings. In result, we get weak performance. It’s little wonder that when you take its best weapon from BMW back, they won’t achieve a lot. They had a lot hopes concerning KERS, but after all it was too heavy and give less advantage over bolids without it then it was expected. This with heavy driver such as Kubica, made BMW’s bolids less and less competitive. After KERS failure, they didn’t have enough time to develope other technologies in their bolid and in consequence they ended with weak performance.

The only scenario that could change decision to leave is two or three races with great result. I don’t know whether it’s possible this year.

]]> By: putman http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/07/28/breaking-bmw-to-exit-the-formula-1-at-the-end-of-this-year/#comment-139165 putman Wed, 29 Jul 2009 10:54:38 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=17757#comment-139165 Oh well, perhaps it will free-up financial resources for them to finally make a halo car or supercar. Oh well, perhaps it will free-up financial resources for them to finally make a halo car or supercar.

]]> By: Josh B http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/07/28/breaking-bmw-to-exit-the-formula-1-at-the-end-of-this-year/#comment-139145 Josh B Wed, 29 Jul 2009 09:29:01 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=17757#comment-139145 NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOo NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO PLEASE NO! I love love formula 1!!!! BMW has the best box at the melbourne gp, the atmosphere, facilities.... i want to be pampered!!!!!!! I love the whole f1 experiance, and is massa going to be out completly then? NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOo
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO

PLEASE NO!
I love love formula 1!!!!
BMW has the best box at the melbourne gp,
the atmosphere, facilities….
i want to be pampered!!!!!!!
I love the whole f1 experiance,

and is massa going to be out completly then?

]]> By: Peter Louies http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/07/28/breaking-bmw-to-exit-the-formula-1-at-the-end-of-this-year/#comment-139132 Peter Louies Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:55:10 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=17757#comment-139132 According to the online German car site Autobild will BMW leave the F1 at the end of the year. http://www.autobild.de/artikel/formel-1-bmw-steigt-aus_945610.html The reasons are the dissapointing result that BMW archived so far in the F1, the high financial expenditures and a change of strategy within the enterprise. According to the online German car site Autobild will BMW leave the F1 at the end of the year. http://www.autobild.de/artikel/formel-1-bmw-steigt-aus_945610.html

The reasons are the dissapointing result that BMW archived so far in the F1, the high financial expenditures and a change of strategy within the enterprise.

]]> By: Alan http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/07/28/breaking-bmw-to-exit-the-formula-1-at-the-end-of-this-year/#comment-139127 Alan Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:44:09 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=17757#comment-139127 Oh well, it's been confirmed. This would be the last season for BMW in formula 1. Oh well, it’s been confirmed. This would be the last season for BMW in formula 1.

]]> By: BMW Sauber may quit after 2009 F1 season http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/07/28/breaking-bmw-to-exit-the-formula-1-at-the-end-of-this-year/#comment-139118 BMW Sauber may quit after 2009 F1 season Wed, 29 Jul 2009 08:11:15 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=17757#comment-139118 [...] BMW Blog | [...] [...] BMW Blog | [...]

]]> By: Alan http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/07/28/breaking-bmw-to-exit-the-formula-1-at-the-end-of-this-year/#comment-139104 Alan Wed, 29 Jul 2009 07:25:56 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=17757#comment-139104 I hope the conference is only about management reshuffelling for the F1 team because for the recent poor form in F1. But if it is true, oh well.. Go Team Brawn and Red Bull! :P I hope the conference is only about management reshuffelling for the F1 team because for the recent poor form in F1. But if it is true, oh well.. Go Team Brawn and Red Bull! :P

]]> By: Bradley Wint http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/07/28/breaking-bmw-to-exit-the-formula-1-at-the-end-of-this-year/#comment-139073 Bradley Wint Wed, 29 Jul 2009 03:54:03 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=17757#comment-139073 Autosport is a reputable source for F1 news, usually one of the first few to get info about the sport. Autosport is a reputable source for F1 news, usually one of the first few to get info about the sport.

]]> By: Mohammed AlMomen http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/07/28/breaking-bmw-to-exit-the-formula-1-at-the-end-of-this-year/#comment-139061 Mohammed AlMomen Wed, 29 Jul 2009 02:43:17 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=17757#comment-139061 None of the F1 sites I follow has this news, I don't think that's the case maybe they are announcing something else ? None of the F1 sites I follow has this news, I don’t think that’s the case maybe they are announcing something else ?

]]> By: Bradley Wint http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/07/28/breaking-bmw-to-exit-the-formula-1-at-the-end-of-this-year/#comment-139045 Bradley Wint Wed, 29 Jul 2009 01:06:16 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=17757#comment-139045 Well that sucks. I mean KERS was an all round failure if you ask me (with maybe the exception of this weekend's race at Hungary. I mean it's just one season. They shouldnt throw in the towel just yet. However I dont know if they can say that with the way the sport itself is being run. F1 on a hold is in a tight spot with the corrupt leadership and inflexible environment, so let's hope they dont drop out. Ive been supporting them for 8 years... and I want to make it another one. Well that sucks. I mean KERS was an all round failure if you ask me (with maybe the exception of this weekend’s race at Hungary. I mean it’s just one season. They shouldnt throw in the towel just yet. However I dont know if they can say that with the way the sport itself is being run. F1 on a hold is in a tight spot with the corrupt leadership and inflexible environment, so let’s hope they dont drop out. Ive been supporting them for 8 years… and I want to make it another one.

]]> By: Derek http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/07/28/breaking-bmw-to-exit-the-formula-1-at-the-end-of-this-year/#comment-139044 Derek Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:59:37 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=17757#comment-139044 Wow! And I thought this season couldn't get more disapointing. Wow! And I thought this season couldn’t get more disapointing.

]]> By: Horatiu B. http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/07/28/breaking-bmw-to-exit-the-formula-1-at-the-end-of-this-year/#comment-139037 Horatiu B. Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:37:48 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=17757#comment-139037 Doug, I'm not the biggest F1 expert, but from what I gathered, KERS didn't bring them the technological advantage they were hoping for. Maybe someone with more knowledge can pitch in and tell us why. Doug, I’m not the biggest F1 expert, but from what I gathered, KERS didn’t bring them the technological advantage they were hoping for. Maybe someone with more knowledge can pitch in and tell us why.

]]> By: Doug http://www.bmwblog.com/2009/07/28/breaking-bmw-to-exit-the-formula-1-at-the-end-of-this-year/#comment-139030 Doug Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:26:47 +0000 http://www.bmwblog.com/?p=17757#comment-139030 Unfortunate news. I hadn't followed this much, but how did KERS fail them? In an earlier post, you wrote about them running the cars with and without KERS, what did that indicate, in retrospect? Unfortunate news.

I hadn’t followed this much, but how did KERS fail them? In an earlier post, you wrote about them running the cars with and without KERS, what did that indicate, in retrospect?

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