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BMW Sauber to become Sauber Motorsport?
Posted onA BMW Sauber press release sent out over the weekend showed a new logo for the team (above) and referred to the team as ‘Sauber Motorsport’. The team has not officially announced the change of name and have not yet responded to questions about the new logo. It makes sense for the team to drop … Continue reading BMW Sauber to become Sauber Motorsport?
James Key joins BMW Sauber
Posted onThe destination of former Force India technical director James Key did not remain a mystery for long – he’s joining BMW Sauber. Key’s departure from Force India was announced yesterday. He will take over from Sauber’s technical director Willy Rampf in April. Key admitted the scale of the facilities at Sauber’s Hinwil base played a … Continue reading James Key joins BMW Sauber
2010 BMW Sauber C29 and 2009 BMW F1.09 compared (Pictures)
Posted onThe most striking difference between the new BMW Sauber C29 and its predecessor, the BMW F1.09, is the lack of and major sponsors on the new car. But there are some notable design changes on the new car. Designer Willy Rampf has followed the 2010 trend for high noses and smaller, more sculpted sidepod air … Continue reading 2010 BMW Sauber C29 and 2009 BMW F1.09 compared (Pictures)
Pictures: BMW Sauber C29 launched
Posted onBMW Sauber have revealed their 2010 F1 car. The car lacks any major sponsors although the team announced several deals into the run-up to the launch, some of which feature on the car. They include Scalp-D, a Japanese shampoo, and watch brand Certina. Here are the first pictures of the C29. Although the team is … Continue reading Pictures: BMW Sauber C29 launched
Pedro de la Rosa makes F1 comeback with BMW Sauber
Posted onBMW Sauber has confirmed Pedro de la Rosa will make a return to F1 in 2010 with the team. De la Rosa will partner Japanese team mate Kamui Kobayashi.
Rampf stays at reorganised BMW Sauber
Posted onThe re-formed BMW Sauber team has reorganised ahead of the 2010 F1 season with Peter Sauber taking the role of President. However he will not have any operational duties at the team’s Hinwil base. Sauber said: “I will keep myself informed on all important developments, but will leave operational matters to the management in Hinwil.” … Continue reading Rampf stays at reorganised BMW Sauber
BMW Sauber launch new website
Posted onThe BMW Sauber F1 team has a new website which you can find here. As you’d expect there’s not much to see at the moment but there is a nice rolling gallery of the team’s racing cars including the gorgeous Sauber-Mercedes sports cars and early F1 cars. The team has also put up a few … Continue reading BMW Sauber launch new website
BMW to reveal 2010 F1 car on January 31st
Posted onBMW-Sauber will reveal its 2010 F1 car on January 31st at Valencia. The wraps will come off the new car at 2:30pm local time. Testing for the 2010 F1 season will begin at the track the day after. So far the team has only announced one driver – Kamui Kobayashi. It will continue to use … Continue reading BMW to reveal 2010 F1 car on January 31st
F1 links: Kubica didn’t expect BMW to quit
Posted onHere’s a round-up of F1 news and other interesting links I’ve found today. If you’ve spotted a hot news story, interesting new website or just something funny from the world of F1, please share your links in the comments below. Manager says Kubica now on the market Robert Kubica's manager Daniele Morelli: "There was no … Continue reading F1 links: Kubica didn’t expect BMW to quit
Why are BMW really quitting F1?
Posted onThe announcement yesterday that BMW is to quit F1 was a shock – at least, until Michael Schumacher announced he was making a comeback. BMW’s statement had much to say about their corporate strategy and implied reasons to do with environmentally-friendly technology were at the heart of their decision. Is that really all there is … Continue reading Why are BMW really quitting F1?
BMW F1 exit anouncement expected
Posted onBMW is expected to announce later today that it is quitting Formula 1, according to Autosport. The site claims the German manufacturer will confirm the news at a press conference this afternoon attended by, among others, BMW motorsport director Mario Theissen. Update: It’s official – more in the comments.
BMW need double diffuser to put their 2009 campaign back on track in Turkey
Posted onBMW scored their first F1 win in the seventh round of 2008 in Canada. But this year they look to the seventh race – the Turkish Grand Prix – with hopes of turning their season around after a disastrous start to a year that promised much. Its F1.09 will finally have a double diffuser, over … Continue reading BMW need double diffuser to put their 2009 campaign back on track in Turkey
F1 links: Doubt over BMW’s F1 future
Posted onHere’s a round-up of F1 news and other interesting linsk I’ve found today. If you’ve spotted a hot news story, interesting new website or just something funny from the world of F1, please share your links in the comments below. Theissen: BMW must improve quickly Mario theissen: "At no point was our car competitive. No … Continue reading F1 links: Doubt over BMW’s F1 future
2009 F1 car comparisons: BMW
Posted onBMW’s F1.09 is the last new F1 car we’ll see this month. Here’s a look at the car BMW hope to challenge for the championships with up alongside the other 2009 models.
Pictures: BMW Sauber unveil their F1.09 at Valencia
Posted onBMW Sauber drivers Rosberg Kubica and Nick Heidfeld revealed their new F1.09 chassis at the Valencia Ricardo Tormo circuit in Spain.
Ferrari and BMW’s clash over KERS could signal a threat to FOTA unity
Posted onThe first fault line has opened in what so far has been the impressively solid unity of the Formula 1 Teams’ Association. Speaking at Ferrari’s annual press skiing event, Stefano Domenicali complained that BMW had vetoed the efforts of the other teams to postpone the introduction of Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems (KERS) for 2009 due … Continue reading Ferrari and BMW’s clash over KERS could signal a threat to FOTA unity
Robert Kubica drives LMR V12 Le Mans winner at BMW World Final
Posted onRobert Kubica had the chance to sample a very special BMW last weekend: the V12 LMR which won the 1999 Le Mans 24 Hours. Kubica demonstrated the car along with a 2007 F1.07 racer at Mexico’s former F1 venue, the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, which last held a round of the world championship in 1992. It … Continue reading Robert Kubica drives LMR V12 Le Mans winner at BMW World Final
BMW tests its 2009 Formula 1 car prototype – and it ain’t pretty (Pictures)
Posted onSeveral Formula 1 teams were back in action today for the first time since the Brazilian Grand Prix, testing developments ahead of the 2009 season. BMW are the latest team to run developments of the aerodynamics package we can expect to see on its F1 car in 2009. It’s going to take some getting used … Continue reading BMW tests its 2009 Formula 1 car prototype – and it ain’t pretty (Pictures)
The teams: BMW (F1 2008)
Posted onBMW has marched closer to the front of the F1 field in clear, measurable steps since it took over Sauber at the end of 2005. They continued that progress in 2008 with their first pole position and first victory. But did they sacrifice performance – and potentially the championships – by prioritising their 2009 car … Continue reading The teams: BMW (F1 2008)