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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 Motorsport Activities in North America for 2010
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In Racing, on July 31st, 2009

With all the changes happening in the BMW Motorsport Division (see BMW leaving Formula 1), many of us are wondering how will it affect the Motorsport campaigns in North America. Courtesy of BMW USA, we have some new information to … Continue reading
Statement by Dr. Norbert Reithofer regarding BMW and Formula 1
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In News, on July 29th, 2009

Statement by Dr. Norbert Reithofer, Chairman of the Board of Management of BMW AG, Press Conference on the Realignment of BMW AG’s Motor Sports Activities Ladies and Gentlemen, Thank you for joining us at such short notice here today. Yesterday, … Continue reading
Official: BMW leaves Formula 1 Championship
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In Racing, on July 29th, 2009

Unfortunately, we were right: BMW AG decided to pull out of the Formula 1 Championship at the end of this year. Press Release The BMW Group will not continue its Formula One campaign after the end of the 2009 season. … Continue reading
Breaking: BMW to exit the Formula 1 at the end of this year?
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In Racing, on July 28th, 2009

Breaking news: Several publications across the world announced that BMW’s future in Formula 1 races is in serious doubt. The rumors are that tomorrow a press conference was called at the BMW Headquarters in Munich where the main topic will … Continue reading
Formula 1: British Grand Prix Review
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In Racing, on June 22nd, 2009

Another bad day at the office just about all you need to say to sum up the British Grand Prix from a BMW Sauber stand point. Once again the car suffered badly with tire heating issues from Friday onward. Robert … Continue reading
Formula One Teams’ Association setting up a breakaway championship – BMW Sauber also
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In Racing, on June 19th, 2009

Will BMW Sauber team leave the Formula 1 championship? That seems to be the case, together with the other FOTA members, Ferrari, McLaren, Renault, Toyota, Brawn, Red Bull Racing and Scuderia Toro Rosso, voted to create a series of their … Continue reading
Formula 1: Turkish Grand Prix Review
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In Racing, on June 9th, 2009

It was a different story at BMW Sauber than we have been use to this season, a much better story. The upgrade for the F1.09 introduced in Spain along with another updated aero package that included a new double diffuser … Continue reading
Formula 1: Monaco the BMW Killer
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In Racing, on May 25th, 2009

After the Spanish Grand Prix in Barcelona, BMW Sauber were beginning to look toward a brighter finish to the season. They had introduced a massive upgrade to the F1.09 for that race and there was cause to be more positive … Continue reading