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07-28-2009, 09:41 PM
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Originally Posted by JetBlack5OC' post='957658' date='Jul 29 2009, 06:34 AM
F1 braced for BMW exit announcement
BMW's future in Formula 1 is in serious doubt amid mounting speculation that the German car manufacturer will announce its withdrawal from the sport at the end of this season, on Wednesday.
An emergency press conference has been called at BMW's headquarters in Munich, where it is suggested that the car company may reveal that it has decided to end its involvement in F1........
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BMW's future in Formula 1 is in serious doubt amid mounting speculation that the German car manufacturer will announce its withdrawal from the sport at the end of this season, on Wednesday.
An emergency press conference has been called at BMW's headquarters in Munich, where it is suggested that the car company may reveal that it has decided to end its involvement in F1........
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That would be a shame
I hope the speculation is wrong, but some how doubt it.
07-28-2009, 11:36 PM
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Originally Posted by pigapumbu' post='956724' date='Jul 28 2009, 06:19 PM
can rule out Schumacher. Willi Webber said he is 200% sure MS will not race again. Maybe Senna as you have speculated.
07-29-2009, 12:24 AM
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Originally Posted by littlemouse' post='957671' date='Jul 28 2009, 10:41 PM
That would be a shame I hope the speculation is wrong, but some how doubt it.
I hope the speculation is wrong, but some how doubt it.Looks like it is happening.
International media have been summoned to a press conference at the German marque's Munich headquarters at 10am.
http://www.inthenews.co.uk/sports/sport/ge...036;1314864.htm
http://en.f1-live.com/f1/en/headlines/news...729083333.shtml
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Originally Posted by v_therussian' post='957785' date='Jul 29 2009, 01:30 AM
Somehow I just can't imagine BMW not racing in F1...
Before then they were just an engine supplier.
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Originally Posted by JetBlack5OC' post='957786' date='Jul 29 2009, 04:33 AM
They have only been a team since 2005 when they took over Sauber.
Before then they were just an engine supplier.
Before then they were just an engine supplier.
well, disappointing if they left now, having never really dominated...
07-29-2009, 12:46 AM
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Originally Posted by v_therussian' post='957790' date='Jul 29 2009, 01:41 AM
Oh, agreed, of course, but it just would seem... well, disappointing if they left now, having never really dominated...
well, disappointing if they left now, having never really dominated...They need more time/money to build M-division SUV's.
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Originally Posted by JetBlack5OC' post='957794' date='Jul 29 2009, 04:46 AM
Yup
They need more time/money to build M-division SUV's.
They need more time/money to build M-division SUV's.
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Originally Posted by JetBlack5OC' post='957794' date='Jul 29 2009, 09:46 AM
Yup
They need more time/money to build M-division SUV's.
They need more time/money to build M-division SUV's.
Ever since BMW motorsport division moved away from making proper M-cars, last one being the E34 M5,.. frankenstien Mcars were a matter of time. Having said that, lets embrace the New X-Mcars just like most have embraced the bungled butt of BMW cars. hahaha..
Ok on a serious note though,... anyone here want to speculate the next runner from F1? My vote is on Toyota. A totally useless F1 campaign. Years ago Toyota used to have a slogan,..."the car infront is a toyota". Its more appropriate to have "Toyota,..a car that says you haven't quite made it!!!"
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