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 news hit last Friday like a bomb – BMW plans to return to Le Mans and thus the entry into the World Endurance Championship (WEC). The company is already looking ahead to its next…
Horatiu Boeriu / July 26, 2016
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
Marco Wittmann test drives a Scuderia Toro Rosso F1 race car
by Horatiu Boeriu / Date: June 22, 2015
Racing
The history of Formula One is replete with compelling stories. A number of particularly spectacular episodes will be recalled on Sunday, 21 June 2015, as part of the Austrian Grand Prix world championship event. Eight…
Horatiu Boeriu / June 21, 2015
Racing
Formula One has been going through drastic changes, in terms of technology, as of late. With the recent switch to 1.6 liter V6, turbocharged engines, from 2.4 liter naturally aspirated V8s, and the additions of…
Nico DeMattia / 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
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From November 16 to 18th, Austin hosted the return of the Formula 1 championship to the United States. The monoposts with 2.4-liter V8 blown at 18,000 revs showed Texans what Formula 1 stands for and…
Horatiu Boeriu / November 23, 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