Motorrad
Sebastian Vettel officially retired today. Following his 10th place finish in the Abu Dhabi grand prix, to close out the 2022 F1 season, Vettel hung up his racing shoes and gave an impassioned speech. Vettel…
Nico DeMattia / November 21, 2022
Racing
At the unveil of the BMW M Hybrid V8, BMW M CEO Frank Van Meel and Head of BMW M Motorsport Andreas Roos ruled out the manufacturer’s return to Formula 1. Despite multiple automakers preparing…
Horatiu Boeriu / September 24, 2022
Racing
Sebastian Vettel is retiring from Formula 1 after this season. When he does hang up his racing suit and helmet, Vettel will easily be regarded as one of the greatest to ever sit behind the…
Nico DeMattia / July 29, 2022
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
Building the BMW Sauber Formula One car
by Horatiu Boeriu
/ Date: 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
BMW was involved in Formula One (F1) 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…
Guest Writer / April 13, 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
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