Dynamic ability, comfort, efficiency, aesthetic allure and a profusion of innovations designed to enhance driving pleasure – the BMW 5 Series contains all the signature ingredients of a best-selling model at the premium end of the executive segment. Indeed, consistently rising … Continue reading

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BMW says no ‘Medium Term’ return to Formula 1
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In Racing, on September 6th, 2012

BMW pulled out of F1 in 2009, just four years after purchasing the Sauber team and splitting with Williams. Many criticized BMW’s decision to pull out of F1, including former F1 driver Gerhard Berger who said that BMW never had … Continue reading
Should BMW Return To Formula 1?
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In Racing, on January 2nd, 2012

BMW has denied that there is any intention to return to Formula 1 and instead will focus its racing program on winning the DTM championship. (Read: BMW Leaves Formula 1) In the past, ex-BMW Motorsport boss, Mario Theissen, said that … Continue reading
Former BMW F1 team boss Mario Theissen denies BMW comeback to F1 under new rules
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In 3-Series, on September 24th, 2010

Former BMW F1 boss and current head of BMW Motorsport, Mario Theissen, has welcomed in a recent interview the proposed changes to F1′s engine rules. To put away the fire, he immediately insisted that BMW is not looking to return … Continue reading
Video: Bauhouse BMW Image Film – BMW F1 in action
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In Videos, on May 2nd, 2010

And here is another gem that was hiding among the billions of videos on Youtube: Bauhouse BMW, a film commissioned by BMW in 2003 which revolves around Formula 1, bringing some great memories back and some more regrets. The video … Continue reading
Sauber buys back BMW F1 team
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In Racing, on November 27th, 2009

BMW AG reached an agreement with Peter Sauber regarding the sale of the BMW Sauber F1 Team. The contract is subject to the condition that the team has a starting place for the 2010 Formula 1 season. Dr Klaus Draeger, … Continue reading
F1Fanatic UK: Why is BMW really quitting F1?
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In Racing, on August 12th, 2009

The announcement that BMW will leave the Formula 1 Championship at the end of this year has come as a shock to many BMW fans and not only. Many rumors and opinions have been thrown around on what could be … Continue reading
BMW Sauber F1 team fan event 2009
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In Racing, on July 25th, 2009

It’s becoming a tradition now for BMW to host an yearly event with their Sauber F1 Team fans. Just last November, BMW in collaboration with Formula One put together a fan day event at the BMW branch in Munich-Fröttmaning. That … Continue reading
Review: Malaysian Formula 1 Grand Prix
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In Racing, on April 6th, 2009

Yesterday was the running of the Malaysian Grand Prix and as all grand prix lately, it had it’s dramas. This was a race that had it’s start time moved from the traditional 2pm start to 5pm to satisfy the European … Continue reading
Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix Recap
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In Racing, on March 30th, 2009

It was Australian Grand Prix weekend and for BMW Sauber, the most used word is disappointing. From the Friday free practice sessions on to qualifying the cars simply lacked the pace needed to compete with the obviously fast Brawn GP … Continue reading