Racing
BMW was involved in Formula 1 for nearly two decades. Their stint started as an engine supplier to Bernie Ecclestone’s Brabham team in 1982 but it wasn’t before 2006 that the company became an official…
Horatiu Boeriu / April 14, 2017
Racing
With Liberty Media taking over as F1’s new owner, there is a lot of hope for traditional automakers making a return to the greatest stage of automotive racing. FIA hopes carmakers not currently involved in…
Horatiu Boeriu / February 6, 2017
Racing
The following video takes us through the process of building a Formula One car. The 30 minutes footage focuses on the BMW Sauber F1 racing car and it’s quite fascinating. When BMW announced their retirement…
Horatiu Boeriu / November 7, 2015
Engines
In 1995, one of the greatest eras in Formula One history began — the era of the V10. The naturally aspirated V10s, that displaced no more than 3.0 liters, were some of the greatest to…
Nico DeMattia / July 25, 2015
Racing
The History of BMW in F1
by Surya Solanki / Date: April 13, 2015
Racing
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…
Horatiu Boeriu / September 6, 2012
Racing
2007 was an even bigger test now that they had to design the car from scratch rather than work from the previous Sauber car they inherited. As well, Bridgestone, the only tire supplier after the…
Horatiu Boeriu / January 16, 2009
Videos
Sauber F1's driver, Nick Heidfeld, has been brought to the Munich plant for a little demonstration. The show lasts for about 45 minutes and it gives the 5,000 workers enough time to enjoy the Formula One driver’s…
Horatiu Boeriu / April 25, 2008