BMW announced their decision to pull out of Formula 1 racing at the end of last season. The team was eventually sold back to Peter Sauber and was given a place on the grid. The team is currently still using the full BMW Sauber name, however, this may change once sponsorship is determined as the season gets underway.
BMW Sauber F1 Team – Hinwil, Switzerland & Munich, Germany
Drivers:
Kamui Kobayashi – Japan
Pedro de la Rosa – Spain
Team Principal:
Peter Sauber
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Chassis:
- Carbon-fibre monocoque
- Suspension: Upper and lower wishbones (front and rear), inboard springs and dampers, actuated by pushrods
- Brakes: Six-piston brake callipers (Brembo), carbon pads and discs (Brembo, Carbon Industries)
- Transmission: Ferrari 7-speed quick shift gearbox, carbon, longitudinally mounted, carbon-fibre clutch
- Weight: 620 kg (incl. driver, tank empty)
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Engine:
- Type: Ferrari 056, naturally aspirated V8, cylinder angle 90 degrees
- Cylinder block:Sand cast aluminium
- Valves / valve train: 32 / pneumatic
- Displacement: 2,398 cc
- Bore: 98 mm
- Weight: > 95 kg
- Electronic injection and ignition
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