Formula One news

BMW to focus on aerodynamic improvements

The BMW Sauber Formula 1 team enjoyed a steady season in 2007. In order for the team to make the next step and race for victories in Formula 1 the team will need to work on the aerodynamic parts of the car according to BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen.

Theissen believes the main emphasis of development work for the team from Munich and Hinwil during the winter break will lie in aerodynamic improvement: "During the second half of the season, in particular, we saw that the leading cars reached much higher top speeds while creating considerable downforce. There is still room for improvement for us in this area. We just need to find it," admits the BMW Motorsport Director.

Following the introduction of the 'unified tyres' of Bridgestone, the pinnacle of motorsports will undergo further regulation changes: In 2008, all Formula One teams will start with a unified electronics system, which, among other things, means the end of traction control.

However, Theissen expects the effect of this change to be minor with regards the overall balance of power. "We expect the cars to move more without traction control. Overall, I believe the ban will have less of an influence than the switch to unified tyres," he says.

more news

• 29 Nov.
  • Piquet: Campos drive would suit team
  • Massa and Schumacher triumph in karting race
  • Schumacher wins Saturday Challenge of the Stars
• 28 Nov.
  • Lola ready to enter Formula 1
  • Raikkonen close to Citroen WRC deal
  • Tung looking for 'useful' test
• 27 Nov.
  • Montreal seals Formula One contract
  • GPUpdate TV: Domenicali - high hopes for 2010
  • Jerez test: The cast
  • Wurz plays down USF1 link
  • Renault to test Baguette, Tung and Di Grassi
  • Alonso makes second visit to Ferrari
  • Force India confirms Sutil and Liuzzi
  • All new teams now FOTA members
  • Sauber buys team back from BMW
  • De la Rosa pushing for race drive
  • Ecclestone: I won't buy Donington
  • Haug becomes part of F1 in Schools
  • Volkswagen to provide F1 engines?
• 26 Nov.
  • Alguersuari: 2010 contract is signed
  • Conway and Ericsson to test for Mercedes
  • 4 driver options left for Lotus
  • 'F1 in need of Schumacher return' - Verstappen
• 25 Nov.
  • 'Fantastic opportunity' - Di Resta on Force India test
  • Recap: N.Technology court bid fails
  • BMW testers excited about Jerez
  • Brawn disappointed with Button drives, ponders Lauda
  • Piquet to drive in Massa kart race
  • Brawn aero chief wins award
  • Gillett disappointed with government position
  • Mercedes hopes to confirm line-up by Christmas
• 24 Nov.
  • Briatore verdict expected in January
  • Donington still hopeful over F1 race
  • Montreal race confirmation imminent
  • Massa names drivers for karting event
  • Campos car passes FIA safety tests
  • Strong test could seal drive, says Mallya
  • Force India to test di Resta and Hildebrand
  • Courts to hear Briatore case
  • Silverstone GP deal forthcoming

Homepage