BMW to exit F1 after end of '09 season

McLaren Rulez · 30th July 2009, 19:52

Renault, by the way, have not issued a statement confirming their intention to race in F1 like Merc and Toyota did. Third big manufacturer after Honda and BMW to leave?

BeamerBoy · 30th July 2009, 23:52

2009 is turning out to be a terrible year for F1. Thanks to the amazing rules that put KERS in the limelight for 2009 season. The big 3 sadly worked on KERS while the rest of the pack kept on tinkering with the Aero packs since there wasn't anything to do. The results now look like lucky draws!

With all the money blown on KERS & you standing 8th in the line I am sure the Board is not very happy. Sadly, racing blood is not the criteria to sit in the 4 cylinder building & call the shots. Bye Bye BMW Sauber. I so much wished that you gave it just another try.

GTO · 31st July 2009, 12:45

Funny thing about KERS & BMW is, BMW was the only manufacturer who did NOT oppose KERS last year.

And they've abandoned the regenerative system altogether

McLaren Rulez · 8th August 2009, 21:28

autosport.com - F1 News: FIA re-opens team selection process

So who will get the spot?

McLaren Rulez · 5th September 2009, 17:58

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Another Indian team? Wow, we're getting influential in F1, aren't we?

14000rpm · 6th September 2009, 07:51

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Originally Posted by McLaren Rulez

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Another Indian team? Wow, we're getting influential in F1, aren't we?

how much "Indian" will that consortium be? the most talked topic has been about how much "indian" Force India really is, So, we could possibly pose the same question here too.

but is Flavio Briatore headed the Ron Dennis way?

sajands · 6th September 2009, 15:22

A group of Indian investors have made an offer to buy the BMW Sauber team.
BMW announced that it will pull out of Formula One at the end of year due to the costs of competing and a lack of results.
However, team boss Mario Theissen has vowed to continue developing the team to attract new investors and ensure the survival of the Hinwil and Munich outfit.
That lifeline could come from an Indian consortium, according to a report by the Times of India.
“Indian investors have made an application to purchase the BMW-Sauber team,” the newspaper quoted unnamed sources as saying.
The group is believed to have placed an offer of around 50 million euros and the deal would see the arrival of Swiss driver Neel Jani, who currently features in the A1 GP series and whose father is Indian.
However, Theissen has confirmed that there are other potential buyers.
“There are several interested parties and we are just about to evaluate the individual proposals,” he explained.

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Do we see another Force INDIA Sauber in the making

Addy · 4th December 2009, 00:25

So the FIA have finally confirmed that Sauber will fill the last and only available slot on the F1 grid for the 2010 season. This means that its the end to the rumors that Toyota may sell the team to an interested buyer. A real pity for the Toyota employees in Cologne, which has 800 workers. Though I am happy to see Sauber as they have been here since 1993. So 2 more F1 seats available now.

Read on : Sauber secures 2010 F1 grid slot | F1 News | Dec 2009 | Crash.Net

Mods: I guess we can change the title of this thread.

KRf1 · 5th December 2009, 15:56

Yes Peter Sauber is back with the Sauber F1 team becoming indipendant again . The engine would be a Ferrari unit and we can expect Heidfield to be driving if he fails to get a Merc seat .

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McLaren Rulez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mysore Posts: 3,390 Thanked: 5,107 Times	Renault, by the way, have not issued a statement confirming their intention to race in F1 like Merc and Toyota did. Third big manufacturer after Honda and BMW to leave?
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BeamerBoy BHPian Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: New Delhi Posts: 316 Thanked: 134 Times	2009 is turning out to be a terrible year for F1. Thanks to the amazing rules that put KERS in the limelight for 2009 season. The big 3 sadly worked on KERS while the rest of the pack kept on tinkering with the Aero packs since there wasn't anything to do. The results now look like lucky draws! With all the money blown on KERS & you standing 8th in the line I am sure the Board is not very happy. Sadly, racing blood is not the criteria to sit in the 4 cylinder building & call the shots. Bye Bye BMW Sauber. I so much wished that you gave it just another try.
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GTO Team-BHP Support Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bombay Posts: 70,546 Thanked: 300,788 Times View My Garage	Funny thing about KERS & BMW is, BMW was the only manufacturer who did NOT oppose KERS last year. And they've abandoned the regenerative system altogether
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McLaren Rulez Senior - BHPian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Mysore Posts: 3,390 Thanked: 5,107 Times	pitpass - the latest, hottest F1, GP2, GP2 Asia & A1GP news Another Indian team? Wow, we're getting influential in F1, aren't we?
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sajands BHPian Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Bangalore Posts: 941 Thanked: 347 Times View My Garage	A group of Indian investors have made an offer to buy the BMW Sauber team. BMW announced that it will pull out of Formula One at the end of year due to the costs of competing and a lack of results. However, team boss Mario Theissen has vowed to continue developing the team to attract new investors and ensure the survival of the Hinwil and Munich outfit. That lifeline could come from an Indian consortium, according to a report by the Times of India. “Indian investors have made an application to purchase the BMW-Sauber team,” the newspaper quoted unnamed sources as saying. The group is believed to have placed an offer of around 50 million euros and the deal would see the arrival of Swiss driver Neel Jani, who currently features in the A1 GP series and whose father is Indian. However, Theissen has confirmed that there are other potential buyers. “There are several interested parties and we are just about to evaluate the individual proposals,” he explained. Indian group in the frame for BMW Sauber takeover \| Forumula1.net \| F1 News \| Formula 1 Forums \| Formula One Discussion Do we see another Force INDIA Sauber in the making
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4th December 2009, 00:25	#23
Addy BHPian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Bangalore Posts: 102 Thanked: 13 Times	Now - Sauber Ferrari F1 Team So the FIA have finally confirmed that Sauber will fill the last and only available slot on the F1 grid for the 2010 season. This means that its the end to the rumors that Toyota may sell the team to an interested buyer. A real pity for the Toyota employees in Cologne, which has 800 workers. Though I am happy to see Sauber as they have been here since 1993. So 2 more F1 seats available now. Read on : Sauber secures 2010 F1 grid slot \| F1 News \| Dec 2009 \| Crash.Net Mods: I guess we can change the title of this thread.
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5th December 2009, 15:56	#24
KRf1 BHPian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NCR / BLR Posts: 339 Thanked: 3 Times	Yes Peter Sauber is back with the Sauber F1 team becoming indipendant again . The engine would be a Ferrari unit and we can expect Heidfield to be driving if he fails to get a Merc seat .
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