The German automobile manufacturer/brand BMW has been involved in Formula One in a number of capacities since the inauguration of the World Drivers' Championship in 1950. The company entered occasional races in the 1950s and 1960s (often under Formula Two regulations), before building the BMW M12/13 inline-four turbocharged engine in the 1980s.

Apr 13, 2015 · BMW was involved in Formula One (F1) for nearly two decades. Their stint started as an engine supplier to Bernie Ecclestone’s Brabham team in 1982 but it wasn’t before 2006 that the company...

BMW has been in Formula One since the beginning of the World Drivers' Championship in 1950. BMW entered several races in the 1950s and 1960s. Often, they ran using the Formula Two rules. In the 1980s, they built the BMW M12/13 inline-four turbocharged engine. This engine was built for the Brabham team.

Oct 22, 2022 · The BMW F1.06 was BMW’s first true F1 car as a constructor, responsible for both the engine and the chassis. Somewhat surprisingly, the F1.06 was an immediate mid-field runner, often occupying the “best of the rest” spot behind Renault and McLaren.

Sep 26, 2022 · BMW are "certainly not interested" in entering Formula 1 for the new 2026 power unit regulations, despite other manufacturers being tempted to do so.

As a factory-backed, full-time team, BMW has only ever won just one Formula One race. Since the 1950 launch of the World Drivers’ Championship, BMW has competed in Formula One. BMW participated in a number of races between 1950 and 1960. They frequently raced under Formula Two regulations.

Mar 23, 2022 · BMW left F1 in 2009 due to a “long-term strategic decision.” BMW instead decided to focus on developing powertrains and other technologies for their road cars, and it is unlikely that BMW would return to F1 in the near future.

BMW’s potential return to Formula One (F1) has sparked rumors and speculations, with discussions around future collaborations, innovative technologies, and the evolving market dynamics shaping the automotive industry.

These are the complete results achieved by BMW cars and engines in Formula One, including Formula Two races that were held concurrently.

Mar 3, 2022 · BMW is not involved in F1 and does not have plans to return for the foreseeable future. They participated in F1 from the 1950s but pulled out in 2009 due to an undesirable performance, the worldwide financial depression, and their desire to improve technical standards for their road vehicles.