When they cut technical ties with F1 thats it. Its a privately owned concern that cannot split resources between an F1 program, touring cars, Dakar (they don't even run that one) and develop their hybrid drives and small capacity low pressure turbo's for passenger cars. This is as far as their goodwill goes.Īlso 2009's poor performance was only a catalyst for a decision that BMW had been contemplating since 2008 when the full weight of global recession was becoming apparent.īMW is a pretty small manufacturer when compared to the Volkswagens or Toyota's of this world. They allowed their name to remain with the team for 2010 for revenue payout purposes. In Australia, Sauber announced plans to run their car with an F-duct system, similar to the version used on the McLaren MP4-25, in the free practice sessions.I don't think BMW wants the technical association. In the third test session they moved the names and wrote the message "See you in Bahrain March 12–14" on the car's engine cover.
With a lack of main sponsors, the C29 sported the team's colours and the drivers' names and flags during its launch and first test. The chassis was designed by Willy Rampf, Christoph Zimmermann, Pierre Waché and Seamus Mullarkey with the car being powered with a customer Ferrari engine. Seven-speed semi-automatic carbon-fibre sequential gearbox with reverse gear electronically controlled, quick-shift Limited-slip differential Upper and lower wishbones, inboard springs and dampers, actuated by pushrodsįerrari Type 056 2,400 cc (146.5 cu in) 90° V8, limited to 18,000 RPM naturally aspirated mid-mounted Pierre Waché (Head of Vehicle Performance)Ĭarbon-fibre and honeycomb composite monocoque Quick facts: Category, Constructor, Designer(s), Predecess.
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