BMW-Sauber unveil new supercomputer

As reported on autosport.com BMW-Sauber Motorsport director Mario Theissen unveiled ‘Albert 2′ at the team’s Hinwil factory today as he revealed the team were going their own route in opting away from traditional wind tunnel use. “Having two wind tunnels makes no sense to us. We want to be at the top of CFD and [...]

F1′s next big star?

As reported on Auto123.com While we have the likes of Fernando Alonso and Kimi Raikkonen to carry us through after Schumacher leaves, there is another name on everyone’s lips after Polish racer Robert Kubica finished the Italian Grand Prix third in his only third race. Despite Kubica’s lack of experience, he did everything right in [...]

Michael Schumacher to retire

It’s official now. In post race interview, Michael Schumacher said to the world that he won’t be participating with the team at same level of racing. In other words, he’s retiring from being a Formula 1 Driver for Ferrari. And that came after winning the Italian Grand Prix, with Kimi Raikkonen coming second and some [...]

Monza – Qualifiers

It’s Kimi Raikkonen folks !! The Iceman will be starting from the pole position tomorrow and alongside him will be Michael Schumacher, followed by Nick Heidfeld driving a resurgent BMW-Sauber. In summary, there were dramas galore, with 2 major tyres failure. First on happened during first qualifying run when Sakon Yamamoto’s Bridgestone gave away bring [...]

Toyota withdraws from GPMA

As reported on crash.net Toyota Motorsport GmbH has revealed that it intends to quit the Grand Prix Manufacturers Association [GPMA], having claimed that the body has achieved its stated aims and was in danger of straying into other areas. “We appreciate the contribution of the GPMA to date, but now it is important for us [...]

Kubica first Pole to start F1 race

As reported on CNN BMW Sauber said the 21-year-old test driver had been promoted to the race seat after 1997 world champion Villeneuve told them he had not fully recovered from an accident at Hockenheim last weekend. “I had prepared myself for a whole year without actually competing in any races so I’m even happier [...]

FIA bans BMW nose wings

As reported on F1Complete FIA wrote: “In view of recent developments to bodywork forward of the cockpit opening on some cars, we have become concerned that these devices may impair the forward and/or lateral vision of the driver. “Therefore, under Article 2.3 of the F1 Technical Regulations, unless any team concerned can clearly demonstrate to [...]

BMW Twin Towers

As reported on tsn.ca After being told to make changes to the rear-wing of their F1 car, BMW-Sauber are now preparing to unveil several new aerodynamic innovations on the F1.06 this weekend in France. the team’s car will sport two new vertical fins which made an appearance at last week’s F1 test session in Jerez, [...]

BMW sign Merc man to head-up ‘power-train F1′

As reported on crash.net The BMW Sauber F1 has announced that Markus Duesmann will join the team next year as ‘head of power-train F1′. Duesmann, who was apart of the Mercedes-Benz set-up in Brixworth, as head of F1 engine development, takes over the position from Heinz Paschen, who, according to a statement from the Swiss-based [...]

BMW told to stiffen ‘flexi’ wing

As reported on HomeofSport The remnants of the ‘flexi-wing’ saga are likely to soon end, with BMW-Sauber asked by the FIA at Indianapolis to bring modified rear bodywork to Magny Cours. according to British magazine Autosport, it now emerges that – after a closer look and an unique test at Indianapolis – FIA inspectors ruled [...]