News
BMW and Formula One have an inextricable history. Most frequently, the relationship gets reduced to BMW’s history of supplying engines. Far from an unfair categorization. But there’s another way BMW “supplied” Formula One in the…
Steven Paul / August 6, 2025
Racing
BMW hasn’t been involved with Formula 1 since 2009, when it ended its partnership with the Sauber F1 team. However, BMW fans have been hoping for a Bavarian return to the sport ever since. Despite…
Nico DeMattia / February 6, 2023
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
BMW 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
Could BMW be successful in today’s Formula 1?
by Nico DeMattia / Date: March 17, 2015
Racing
Is BMW planning a comeback in Formula 1? Latest rumors and reports are saying that Munich is considering to return as an engine builder. Former team boss Gian Carlo Minardo started the rumors earlier this…
Horatiu Boeriu / April 11, 2014
Rumors
Formula 1 boss speculates that BMW could make a return to F1 in the near future as Honda are doing. For City AM newspaper, Ecclestone says would be “surprised” if BMW did not revive their…
Horatiu Boeriu / June 10, 2013
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
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…
Vijay Prasad / January 2, 2012
Racing
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…
Horatiu Boeriu / November 27, 2009
Racing
The announcement that Honda will pull out of the F1 circuit has made the headlines in the past few days. There was some concern that other automakers will follow their steps, including BMW, but Dr. Klaus…
Horatiu Boeriu / December 7, 2008