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via gpfans.comBMW issue statement over F1 returnBMW has officially stated that it will not return to Formula 1, emphasizing that the sport does not align with its current business strategy. The company, which last participated in F1 from 2000 to 2009, believes that the technology developed in F1 is too detached from the technology used in their road cars. Instead, BMW is focusing on other motorsport avenues, such as the World Endurance Championship and IMSA, which they believe offer better opportunities for technology transfer to production vehicles.
Frank van Meel, the head of BMW's motorsport division, highlighted that their customers prefer motorsport that is more closely related to production cars. BMW's history in F1 includes 20 race wins, with their last victory occurring in 2008. The company is now concentrating on leveraging its motorsport activities to enhance its offerings in the automotive market.
gpfans.comMon 31 Aug · 11:28 UTC
via grandprix.comBMW says Formula 1 remains off the roadBMW has reiterated its stance that Formula 1 does not align with its objectives for motor racing, as expressed by Motorsport boss Frank van Meel. He highlighted that the company's participation in the World Endurance Championship (WEC) and IMSA is more beneficial due to their direct connection to production vehicles, unlike Formula 1, which he described as too experimental and disconnected from consumer needs.
Despite acknowledging the popularity of Formula 1 among BMW owners, van Meel emphasized that this alone does not justify a return to the sport. He pointed out that BMW's racing initiatives must have a clear link to the technology used in their road cars, a criterion that has not been met by Formula 1's current framework. This perspective sets BMW apart from other German manufacturers like Mercedes and Audi, who are more engaged in the sport.grandprix.comMon 31 Aug · 07:11 UTCAll news →