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14 drivers still in title hunt ahead of Formula E’s final race
Formula E
Posted onFourteen drivers are still in contention to take the first world championship trophies in Formula E, ahead of tomorrow’s Berlin finale.
BMW follow Audi in pulling out of Formula E
Formula E
Posted onBMW have announced their intention to leave Formula E at the end of this season, the day after pre-season testing.
Kubica to return to BMW for DTM test next week
Other motorsport
Posted onRobert Kubica will reunite with BMW to drive their M4 DTM car in the championship’s young drivers’ test in their at Jerez next week.
F1 quitters return to racing elsewhere in 2012
2012 F1 season
Posted onHonda, BMW and Toyota all closed their F1 teams in the last four years. Now they’re entering other major racing categories in 2012.
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 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
BMW pick GT racing and WTCC over F1
Posted onBMW have announced details of the categories they will be racing in during 2010 having pulled out of F1. Far from pulling out of motor racing entirely the company is expanding its GT racing programme, leaving you to wonder what these other categories offer which F1 does not.
Sauber takes Toyota’s place on 2010 grid
Posted onThe FIA has confirmed Sauber will be granted the 13th slot on the 2010 F1 grid after it was left vacant by departing rivals Toyota. Although the team have officially competed as ‘BMW-Sauber’ for the past four years, this confirms the return of Sauber as an independent outfit in F1, last seen in 2005.
2010 F1 teams list sees Virgin replace Manor – and no Sauber or Toyota
Posted onThe official 2010 F1 teams list published today by the FIA has confirmed long-standing rumours the new Manor entry will be branded by former Brawn sponsors Virgin. The FIA has also noted the absence of an entry from Toyota and has not yet substituted it with another team – including new BMW owners Sauber.
BMW to spend F1 money on films
Posted onIt’s bad enough BMW has chosen to quit F1. But now according to Variety magazine they’re going to used the money they’ve saved putting more adverts into films: BMW stunned Hollywood six years ago when it left the entertainment biz in its rearview mirror. But BMW now wants to make a comeback, hiring Propaganda GEM … Continue reading BMW to spend F1 money on films
BMW: Ten years in F1 in 100 pictures
F1 pictures
Posted onPictures of BMW’s F1 campaigns with Williams and as their own team from 2000 to 2009.
F1 2009: Team-by-team
Posted onThe usual McLaren-versus-Ferrari duel was suspended in 2009 and instead all the glory went to a team we hadn’t heard of 12 months ago. F1 Fanatic’s 2009 season review kicks off with a look at how the ten F1 teams fared in 2009.
Final 2009 F1 championship standings
Posted onDrivers’ championship Driver Points 1 Jenson Button 95 2 Sebastian Vettel 84 3 Rubens Barrichello 77 4 Mark Webber 69.5 5 Lewis Hamilton 49 6 Kimi Raikkonen 48 7 Nico Rosberg 34.5 8 Jarno Trulli 32.5 9 Fernando Alonso 26 10 Timo Glock 24 11 Felipe Massa 22 12 Heikki Kovalainen 22 13 Nick Heidfeld … Continue reading Final 2009 F1 championship standings
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix result
Posted onPosition Driver Laps Delay Gap 1 Sebastian Vettel 55 2 Mark Webber 55 17.857 17.857 3 Jenson Button 55 18.467 0.61 4 Rubens Barrichello 55 22.735 4.268 5 Nick Heidfeld 55 26.253 3.518 6 Kamui Kobayashi 55 28.343 2.09 7 Jarno Trulli 55 34.366 6.023 8 Sebastien Buemi 55 41.294 6.928 9 Nico Rosberg 55 … Continue reading Abu Dhabi Grand Prix result
Brazilian Grand Prix in pictures
Posted onFrom the explosive start to the jubilant scenes as Felipe Massa waved the chequered flag at the new world champion Jenson Button, the Brazilian Grand Prix was a spectacular race. Take a look back at some of the highlights with this collection of pictures.
Championship standings after Brazil
Posted onDrivers’ championship Driver Points 1 Jenson Button 89 2 Sebastian Vettel 74 3 Rubens Barrichello 72 4 Mark Webber 61.5 5 Lewis Hamilton 49 6 Kimi Raikkonen 48 7 Nico Rosberg 34.5 8 Jarno Trulli 30.5 9 Fernando Alonso 26 10 Timo Glock 24 11 Heikki Kovalainen 22 12 Felipe Massa 22 13 Robert Kubica … Continue reading Championship standings after Brazil