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BMW Sauber
BMW Sauber F1 Team logo
Full name BMW Sauber F1 Team
Base Hinwil, Switzerland and Munich, Germany
Team principal/s Flag of Germany Mario Theissen
Technical director Flag of Germany Willy Rampf
Race drivers Flag of Germany Nick Heidfeld
Flag of Poland Robert Kubica
Test drivers TBA
Chassis F1.07
Engine BMW P86/7
Tyres Bridgestone
Formula One World Championship Career
Debut 2006 Bahrain Grand Prix
Latest race 2007 Brazilian Grand Prix
Races competed 35
Constructors' Championships 0
Drivers' Championships 0
Race victories 0
Pole positions 0
Fastest laps 0
2007 position 2nd (101 points)
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BMW Sauber F1 is a Formula One team with bases in Hinwil, Switzerland and Munich, Germany. The team was formed at the end of 2005 by the takeover of the existing Sauber Formula One team by German car manufacturer BMW. The team scored two podium finishes and came fifth in 2006, its first season in Formula One. Image File history File links BMW_Sauber_F1_Team_logo. ... Hinwil is a municipality in the district of Hinwil, in the canton of Zürich, Switzerland. ... For other uses, see Munich (disambiguation). ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... Dr. Mario Theissen is boss of BMWs Formula One racing division and regarded as the chief motivator in BMW acquiring the Sauber F1 team to enter as a full works outfit in 2006. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... Willy Rampf (born June 20, 1953 in Maria Thalheim, Germany) is the technical director of the BMW Sauber Formula One team. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Germany. ... Nick Heidfeld, frequently referred to as Quick Nick,[1] (born May 10, 1977) is a German Formula One auto racing driver for the BMW Sauber factory team. ... Image File history File links Flag_of_Poland. ... Robert Kubica (pronounced: []; born: December 7, 1984 in Kraków, Poland) is the first Polish Formula One racing driver, driving for BMW Sauber. ... The BMW Sauber F1. ... For other uses, see BMW (disambiguation). ... Bridgestone Corporation ) (TYO: 5108 ) is a Japanese rubber conglomerate founded in 1931 by Shojiro Ishibashi ) in the city of Kurume, Fukuoka, Japan. ... F1 redirects here. ... The 2006 Bahrain Grand Prix was a Formula One race, the first round of the World Championship, held on March 12, 2006 at the Bahrain International Circuit, Sakhir, Bahrain. ... The 2007 Brazilian Grand Prix is the sevententh and last race of the 2007 Formula One season. ... The Formula One World Constructors Championship (WCC) is awarded by the FIA to the most successful Formula One constructor over a season, as determined by a points system based on Grand Prix results. ... The Formula One World Drivers Championship (WDC) is awarded by the Fédération Internationale de lAutomobile (FIA) to the most successful Formula One race car driver over a season, as determined by a points system based on Grand Prix results. ... Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... In motorsport the quickest lap during the whole race is called the Fatest Lap. ... 2007 Formula One season - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Image File history File links Portal. ... F1 redirects here. ... Hinwil is a municipality in the district of Hinwil, in the canton of Zürich, Switzerland. ... For other uses, see Munich (disambiguation). ... 2005 Formula One season - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... For other uses, see BMW (disambiguation). ... 2006 Formula One season - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ...

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Origins

Sauber

Main article: Sauber

Peter Sauber built his first car in 1970. Sauber competed in sports car racing during the 1970s and 1980s. In 1989 it became the Mercedes-Benz works team, winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1989 and the World Sportscar Championship in 1989 and 1990.[1] Sauber was a swiss constructor of racing cars. ... Peter Sauber (born October 13, 1943, Zurich, Switzerland) was founder and team principle of the Sauber Formula One team. ... IMSA GTP sports cars racing at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course in 1991 Sports car racing is a form of circuit auto racing with automobiles that have two seats and enclosed wheels. ... Stirling Moss in the 300 SLR on his way to victory in the 1955 Mille Miglia Throughout its long history, Mercedes-Benz has been involved in a range of motorsport activities, including sportscar racing and rallying, and is currently active in Formula Three, DTM and Formula One. ... The 24 Hours of Le Mans (24 Heures du Mans) is the worlds most famous sports car endurance race, held annually at Circuit de la Sarthe near Le Mans, France, in the French Sarthe département. ... The World Sportscar Championship was a series run by the FIA from 1953 to 1992. ...


The Swiss team entered Formula One in the 1993 season, with support from Mercedes. The partnership with Mercedes lasted until 1994. Sauber used Ferrari engines, badged as Petronas, from 1997 to 2005. Sauber never scored a race win, pole position, or fastest lap in Formula One. The team's most successful season was 2001, when it finished fourth in the constructors' championship.[1] This article recaps the 1993 Formula One season. ... Scuderia Ferrari is the name for the Gestione Sportiva, the division of the Ferrari automobile company concerned with racing. ... Petronas, short for Petroliam Nasional Berhad, is a Malaysian owned oil and gas company that was founded on August 17, 1974. ... The 2001 Formula One season was the 52nd FIA Formula One World Championship season. ...


BMW Motorsport

Main article: BMW Motorsport

German car manufacturer BMW competed in Formula One as an engine supplier from 1982 - 1987 and from 2000 - 2005. Nelson Piquet won the 1983 drivers' world championship in a Brabham-BMW. During 2005 BMW ended its engine supply agreement with the Williams team and bought Sauber.[2] Peter Sauber remained with the team as a consultant. This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... For other uses, see BMW (disambiguation). ... The 1982 Formula One season was the 33th FIA Formula One World Championship season. ... This article recaps the Formula One season of 1987. ... F1 2000 redirects here. ... 2005 Formula One season - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Nelson Piquet Souto Maior (born August 17, 1952), more commonly known as Nelson Piquet, is a Brazilian racing driver who was Formula One world champion in 1981, 1983, and 1987. ... This article recaps the 1983 Formula One season. ... Brabham - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Not to be confused with Frank Williams Racing Cars, formed by Frank Williams 1967. ... Sauber was a swiss constructor of racing cars. ...


BMW Sauber F1

2006

BMW Sauber put "Thank You" messages towards Michael Schumacher on the back of their cars for the German's last Grand Prix in Brazil.
BMW Sauber put "Thank You" messages towards Michael Schumacher on the back of their cars for the German's last Grand Prix in Brazil.

For the 2006 season BMW Sauber signed Nick Heidfeld from Williams to be their lead driver, while 1997 World Champion Jacques Villeneuve had his existing Sauber contract confirmed. Pole Robert Kubica was signed as the team's third driver. The team continued to use Sauber's facilities, mostly for chassis construction and wind tunnel testing, while BMW's headquarters in Munich were responsible for building the new P86 V8 engine. Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1996x708, 164 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): BMW Sauber ... Image File history File links Download high-resolution version (1996x708, 164 KB) File links The following pages on the English Wikipedia link to this file (pages on other projects are not listed): BMW Sauber ... Michael Schumacher (pronounced , born January 3, 1969, in Hürth Hermülheim, Germany)[1] is a former Formula One driver, and seven-time world champion. ... 2006 Formula One season - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... Nick Heidfeld, frequently referred to as Quick Nick,[1] (born May 10, 1977) is a German Formula One auto racing driver for the BMW Sauber factory team. ... Not to be confused with Frank Williams Racing Cars, formed by Frank Williams 1967. ... This article is about the younger Jacques Villeneuve. ... Robert Kubica (pronounced: []; born: December 7, 1984 in Kraków, Poland) is the first Polish Formula One racing driver, driving for BMW Sauber. ... A third driver is a type of Formula One driver. ...


Former Sauber title sponsor Petronas renewed their contract with the new team, as a simple team sponsor, as did Credit Suisse. For the new season BMW Sauber announced a technical partnership with Intel, claiming that it will eventually lead to technological improvements available on BMW road cars.[3] Petronas, short for Petroliam Nasional Berhad, is a Malaysian owned oil and gas company that was founded on August 17, 1974. ... The Credit Suisse Group (SWX:CSGN, NYSE: CS) is a financial services company, headquartered in Zürich, Switzerland. ... Intel Corporation (NASDAQ: INTC, SEHK: 4335), founded in 1968 as Integrated Electronics Corporation, is an American multinational corporation that is best known for designing and manufacturing microprocessors and specialized integrated circuits. ...


The new livery, unveiled in Valencia on 17 January 2006, was the traditional BMW blue and white with a hint of red. is the 17th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Jacques Villeneuve scored the team's first points with a seventh place finish at the 2006 Malaysian Grand Prix, after Heidfeld retired from fifth with an engine failure late in the race. Over the first two thirds of the season the drivers picked up points with a succession of seventh and eighth place finishes. The 2006 Malaysian Grand Prix was the second Formula One Grand Prix of the 2006 season. ...


The team ran a radical "twin towers" aero enhancement on the front of the car for the race in Magny-Cours, France, which was meant to direct airflow to the rear and thus improve performance.[4] This unconventional add-on was promptly banned by the FIA as it was adjudged to impede the drivers' vision and thus compromise safety.[5]


Heidfeld scored the team's first podium at the 2006 Hungarian Grand Prix from 10th on the grid. Kubica stood in for Villeneuve, BMW stating that Villeneuve couldn't drive due to medical complications following his accident at the German Grand Prix. Kubica finished seventh, although he was later disqualified for an underweight car.[6] After the Hungarian Grand Prix, BMW announced that Kubica would complete the season for the Swiss team, spelling the end of former world champion Villeneuve's F1 career.[7] The 2006 Hungarian Grand Prix is the thirteenth race of the 2006 Formula One season. ... The 2006 German Grand Prix is the twelth race of the 2006 Formula One season. ...


Kubica scored BMW Sauber's second podium of the season at the Italian Grand Prix, after running in third place for most of the race and leading briefly during the first round of pit stops. Heidfeld struggled in the race and barely earned a point by finishing eighth. The team's fifth place in the constructor's championship was cemented by Heidfeld's two further points at the 2006 Chinese Grand Prix, and Toyota's early double retirement from the 2006 Brazilian Grand Prix. The 2006 German Grand Prix is the fifteenth race of the 2006 Formula One season. ... The 2006 Chinese Grand Prix is the sixteenth race of the 2006 Formula One season. ... Toyota F1 is a Formula One team run by Japanese car manufacturer Toyota and based in Cologne, Germany. ... The 2006 German Grand Prix is the eightenneth and final race of the 2006 Formula One season. ...


2007

Nick Heidfeld driving for BMW Sauber at the 2007 British Grand Prix.
Nick Heidfeld driving for BMW Sauber at the 2007 British Grand Prix.

On 19 October 2006, it was announced that Robert Kubica would partner Nick Heidfeld for the 2007 with Sebastian Vettel taking the test and reserve driver role. On 21 December, it was announced that Timo Glock had been signed as the team's second test driver. [8] The team launched their 2007 car, the F1.07, on January 16, 2007.[9] Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 536 pixelsFull resolution (1600 × 1071 pixel, file size: 187 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Image File history File links Metadata Size of this preview: 800 × 536 pixelsFull resolution (1600 × 1071 pixel, file size: 187 KB, MIME type: image/jpeg) File historyClick on a date/time to view the file as it appeared at that time. ... Nick Heidfeld, frequently referred to as Quick Nick,[1] (born May 10, 1977) is a German Formula One auto racing driver for the BMW Sauber factory team. ... The 2007 British Grand Prix was the ninth race of the 2007 Formula One season. ... is the 292nd day of the year (293rd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 2007 Formula One season - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... is the 355th day of the year (356th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Timo Glock (born March 10, 1982 in Lindenfels, Germany) is a motor racing driver. ... The BMW Sauber F1. ... is the 16th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ...


The new car showed promising form in winter testing, topping the times sheets on occasions. However, team principal Mario Theissen declared some reliability concerns before the season's opening race in Melbourne. Robert Kubica duly retired from 5th place mid-race with gearbox trouble, but Nick Heidfeld proved their pace in winter testing was no fluke as he raced to 4th place. Heidfeld has continued this success with two more 4th places in Malaysia and Bahrain respectively. Kubica finished 6th in Bahrain after retiring in Australia and mechanical trouble in Malaysia. Dr. Mario Theissen is boss of BMWs Formula One racing division and regarded as the chief motivator in BMW acquiring the Sauber F1 team to enter as a full works outfit in 2006. ... The 2007 Australian Grand Prix was a Formula One motor race held on March 18, 2007 at the Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit. ... Robert Kubica (pronounced: []; born: December 7, 1984 in Kraków, Poland) is the first Polish Formula One racing driver, driving for BMW Sauber. ... Nick Heidfeld, frequently referred to as Quick Nick,[1] (born May 10, 1977) is a German Formula One auto racing driver for the BMW Sauber factory team. ...


Their performance thus far has been such that many are saying a race win is likely after firmly establishing themselves as the best team behind championship leaders Ferrari and McLaren. Although the perceived performance gap between the two leaders and BMW Sauber is a fair amount, it is still less than that between BMW Sauber and the teams behind them.[10] Scuderia Ferrari is the name for the Gestione Sportiva, the division of the Ferrari automobile company concerned with racing. ... For other uses, see McLaren (disambiguation). ...


The Canadian Grand Prix brought mixed fortunes for the team. While Nick Heidfeld scored a 2nd place finish, Robert Kubica suffered a huge crash that resulted in a long safety car period. The media was initially told Kubica had broken his leg, but it later proved that he had escaped with only a sprained ankle and concussion. [11] The 2007 Canadian Grand Prix was the sixth race of the 2007 Formula One season. ...


Sebastian Vettel took his place in the US Grand Prix, finishing in 8th place and therefore becoming the youngest driver to score a Formula One World Championship point. After the European GP, however, it was announced by Scuderia Toro Rosso that Vettel would take the second driver seat from Scott Speed. Sebastian Vettel (born July 3, 1987 in Heppenheim) is a German race car driver. ... The 2007 United States Grand Prix is the seventh race of the 2007 Formula One season. ... The 2007 European Grand Prix is the tenth race of the 2007 Formula One season. ... Scuderia Toro Rosso (Italian for Red Bull Stable) is a Formula One racing team owned in a 50/50 partnership between the drinks company Red Bull and former F1 driver Gerhard Berger, and which made its racing debut in the 2006 Formula One season. ... Scott Andrew Speed is a race car driver born on 24 January 1983 in Manteca, California, U.S.. Formerly a driver for the Scuderia Toro Rosso F1 team, he made his Formula One race debut at the 2006 Bahrain Grand Prix. ...


On August 21, BMW confirmed its driver line-up of Heidfeld and Kubica for the 2008 season.[12] is the 233rd day of the year (234th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... 2008 Formula One season - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ...


Complete Formula One Results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position)

Year Chassis Engine Tyres Drivers 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Points WCC
2006 BMW Sauber F1.06 BMW V8 M BHR MAL AUS SMR EUR ESP MON GBR CAN USA FRA GER HUN TUR ITA CHN JPN BRA 36 5th
Nick Heidfeld 12 Ret 4 13 10 8 7 7 7 Ret 8 Ret 3 14 8 7 8 Ret
Jacques Villeneuve Ret 7 6 12 8 12 14 8 Ret Ret 11 Ret
Robert Kubica TD TD TD TD TD TD TD TD TD TD TD TD DSQ 12 3 13 9 9
2007 BMW Sauber F1.07 BMW V8 B AUS MAL BHR ESP MON CAN USA FRA GBR EUR HUN TUR ITA BEL JPN CHN BRA 101 2nd
Nick Heidfeld 4 4 4 Ret 6 2 Ret 5 6 6 3 4 4 5 14 7 6
Robert Kubica Ret 18 6 4 5 Ret Inj 4 4 7 5 8 5 9 7 Ret 5
Sebastian Vettel TD TD 8

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References

  1. ^ a b Sauber www.grandprix.com Retrieved 2 February 2007
  2. ^ BMW www.grandprix.comRetrieved 2 February 2007.
  3. ^ BMW nets Intel sponsorship news.bbc.co.uk Retrieved 2 February 2007
  4. ^ Villeneuve sets Magny Cours pace news.bbc.co.uk Retrieved 2 February 2007
  5. ^ BMW ordered to remove nose fins news.bbc.co.uk Retrieved 2 February 2007
  6. ^ 2006 Hungarian Grand Prixf1.warnerleach.co.uk Retrieved 2 February 2007.
  7. ^ It's the end of the road for Villeneuve www.timesonline.co.uk Retrieved 2 February 2007
  8. ^ "Glock signed as BMW second driver", Grandprix.com, 2006-12-21. Retrieved on 2006-12-21. 
  9. ^ "The new BMW F1.07", Grandprix.com, 2007-01-16. Retrieved on 2007-01-16. 
  10. ^ http://www.formula1.com/news/5984.html - Interview with Mario Thiessen.
  11. ^ "Kubica escapes injury after crash", BBC, 2007-06-10. Retrieved on 2007-06-10. 
  12. ^ "Heidfeld and Kubica stay at BMW", news.bbc.co.uk, 2007-08-21. Retrieved on 2007-08-21. 

Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... is the 355th day of the year (356th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 16th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 16th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 161st day of the year (162nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 233rd day of the year (234th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2007 (MMVII) is the current year, a common year starting on Monday of the Gregorian calendar and the AD/CE era in the 21st century. ... is the 233rd day of the year (234th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ...

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n.b. Although World Championship races held in 1952 and 1953 were run to Formula Two regulations, constructors who only participated during this period are included herein to maintain Championship continuity. Alex von Falkenhausen Motorenbau (AFM) was a Formula One constructor from 1952 to 1953. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Alfa Romeo 159 detail. ... The Alta Car and Engineering Company was a sports and racing car manufacturer from England, commonly known simply as Alta. ... Amon was a Formula One team that competed in 1974. ... Andrea Moda Formula was a Formula One team, created by Andrea Sassetti, a shoe manufacturer from Italy. ... Apollon was a Formula One constructor from Switzerland. ... Arrows Grand Prix International was a Formula One team active from 1977 to 2002. ... Arzani-Volpini (also known as Scuderia Volpini) was an Italian Formula One constructor, established by Gianpaolo Volpini and engine-builder Egidio Arzani. ... Aston Butterworth was a Formula One constructor from the United Kingdom. ... Aston Martin Lagonda Limited is a British manufacturer of luxury performance cars, whose headquarters are at Gaydon, Warwickshire, England. ... ATS (Automobili Turismo e Sport) was an Italian automotive constructor and racing team that operated between 1963 and 1965, formed after the famous Palace Revolution at Ferrari. ... ATS was a German Formula One team, named after German alloy wheel brand Auto Technisches Spezialzubehör. ... British American Racing is a Formula One constructor that competed in the sport from 1999 to 2005. ... Behra-Porsche was a Formula One constructor competing briefly in 1960. ... Bellasi was a Formula One constructor from Italy. ... Benetton Formula Ltd. ... Boro was a Formula One constructor from Netherlands. ... Brabham - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia /**/ @import /skins-1. ... British Racing Motors (generally known as BRM) was a British Formula 1 motor racing team. ... BRP was a Formula One constructor from Britain. ... For other uses, see Bugatti (disambiguation). ... Cisitalia 360 Cisitalia The name Cisitalia derives from Consorzio Industriale Sportive Italia, a business conglomerate founded in Turin in 1946 and controlled by the wealthy industrialist and sportsman Piero Dusio. ... Enzo Coloni Racing Car Systems, commonly referred to simply as Coloni, is an Italian motor racing team and former Formula One racing car constructor. ... Connaught Engineering, often referred to simply as Connaught, was a Formula One and sports car constructor from Britain. ... Connew was a Formula One constructor in 1972. ... Jack Brabhams 1961 Cooper-Climax, the car that began the rear-engine revolution at the Indianapolis 500 The Cooper Car Company was founded in 1947 by Charles Cooper and his son John Cooper. ... Cosworth Logo Cosworth is an automotive engineering company founded in London in 1958 specialising in engines for automobile racing. ... Dallara was a Formula One constructor from 1988 through 1992. ... De Tomaso Logo De Tomaso Pantera, once owned by Elvis Presley. ... Delahaye Type 32 1909 Delahaye Type 32 2-Seater 1910 Delahaye Tourer 1925 Delahaye 135 M Coupé 1939 A 1939 Delahaye roadster at the Scarsdale Concours. ... Derrington-Francis Racing Team was a Formula One constructor from Britain. ... Dome (童夢 - dohmu upon translation) is a racing car constructor in Japan, formed in 1975 at Takaragaike, Kyoto by Minoru Hayashi, who built his first racing car which was a rebodied Honda S600 coupe, belonging to Tojiro Ukiya called the Karasu (crow in Japanese), due to its shape back in 1965... An Eagle T2G USAC car, essentially identical to the Formula One T1G except for suspension and engine specifications. ... Eifelland. ... Kojima was a Formula One constructor briefly in 1956, and then again briefly in 1961 and 1962. ... An EMW. Notice the BMW-like grille. ... Ecurie Nationale Belge (ENB) was a Formula One constructor in 1962. ... Ensign was a Formula One constructor from Britain. ... English Racing Automobiles (ERA) was a Formula One constructor from 1950 through 1952. ... EuroBrun was a Formula One constructor from Italy. ... Ferguson Research Ltd. ... FIRST was a Formula One constructor from Italy. ... Fittipaldi Automotive, sometimes called Copersucar after its first major sponsor, was the only Formula One motor racing team and constructor ever to be based in Brazil. ... Fondmetal was a Formula One constructor from 1991 through 1992, as well as a Formula One engine supplier in 2000. ... Footwork Arrows was the name of a Formula One motor racing team, competing during the mid-1990s. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Frazer was a Formula One constructor from Britain. ... Fry was a Formula One constructor from Britain. ... Gilby was a Formula One constructor from Britain. ... Gordini was a Formula One constructor and engine manufacturer from 1950 until 1956. ... Paul Greifzu (born 7 April 1902 in Suhl, died 10 May 1952 in Dessau) was a German motorsport racer and constructor. ... The official Hesketh badge. ... Hill was a short-lived Formula 1 team started by the two-time Formula 1 world-champion Graham Hill, racing as a constructor in 1975. ... Hersham and Walton Motors (HWM) was a Formula One constructor from 1951 through 1955. ... Jaguar Racing was a Formula One team that competed in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship from 2000 to 2004. ... JBW was a Formula One constructor from 1959 through 1961. ... Kauhsen was a Formula One constructor from Germany. ... Klenk-Meteor was a Formula One constructor briefly in 1954. ... Kojima was a Japanese Formula One constructor who entered cars in the Japanese Grand Prix in 1976 and 1977. ... Kurtis Kraft was a Formula One constructor from 1950 through 1960 in the Indianapolis 500, winning the race five times. ... Lancia (pronounced Lan-cha) is an Italian automobile manufacturer founded in 1906 by Vincenzo Lancia and which became part of the Fiat Group in 1969. ... The Larrousse-Calmels Formula One team was founded in 1987 by Didier Calmels and former racer Gérard Larrousse. ... LDS is the name given to various single seater racing specials built for the South African F1 Championship. ... The surviving LEC CRP1 Formula One car. ... Leyton House Racing was a Formula One constructor that raced in the 1990 and 1991 seasons. ... Life was a Formula One constructor from Modena, Italy. ... Ligier Automobiles logo. ... Lola Racing Cars (also Lola Cars International) is a racing car engineering company founded in 1961 by Eric Broadley and based in Huntingdon, England. ... Team Lotus was one of Formula 1s most successful teams. ... Lyncar was a Formula One constructor from the United Kingdom. ... Maki was a Formula One constructor from Japan, fully named as Maki Engineering. ... March Engineering was a Formula One constructor from Britain. ... Martini was a Formula One constructor from France. ... A 1957 Maserati 200SI at the Scarsdale Concours Maserati Birdcage 1959 Maserati 5000 GT Coupe Maserati Sebring This article is about the automobile manufacturer. ... Mécanique Avion TRAction or Matra is a French company covering a wide range of activities mainly related to aeronautics and weaponry which today operates as the Lagardère Group. ... McGuire was a Formula One constructor from Australia. ... Stirling Moss in the 300 SLR on his way to victory in the 1955 Mille Miglia Throughout its long history, Mercedes-Benz has been involved in a range of motorsport activities, including sportscar racing and rallying, and is currently active in Formula Three, DTM and Formula One. ... Merzario was a Formula One constructor from Italy. ... MF1 Racing (in full, Midland F1 Racing) is a Formula One constructor. ... Minardi was an automobile racing team and constructor founded in 1979 by Giancarlo Minardi. ... Modena was a Formula One team from Italy, full name Modena Team. ... Onyx was a motor racing team and later Formula One constructor from Britain, founded by Mike Earle and Jo Chamberlain. ... Officine Specializzate Costruzioni Automobili - Fratelli Maserati SpA, is usually abbreviated to O.S.C.A. and sometimes spelled OSCA or Osca, was an Italian brand of sports car automobiles. ... Osella was an Italian motor racing company based in Volpiano near Turin, Italy. ... Pacific Racing was a Formula One team from Great Britain. ... Vel’s Parnelli Jones Racing, commonly referred to simply as Parnelli or VPJ, was a motor racing constructor and team from the USA. The team was formed in 1969 by former USAC racer Parnelli Jones and his business partner Velco Vel Miletich. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... This article or section does not cite its references or sources. ... Prost Grand Prix was a Formula One racing team managed by former world champion Alain Prost. ... RAM Racing was a Formula One racing team which only competed during the racing seasons of 1983 to 1985. ... Rebaque was a Formula One constructor from Belgium. ... Reynard Motorsport was at one time the worlds largest racing car manufacturer. ... Rial was a Formula One constructor from Germany. ... Sauber was a swiss constructor of racing cars. ... Scarab was a Formula One constructor from USA. They participated in 5 grands prix, entering a total of 9 cars. ... Scirocco was a Formula One constructor from Britain. ... Shadow Racing Cars was a Formula One and sports car racing team from Britain. ... Shannon was a Formula One constructor from the United Kingdom. ... Simtek (Simulation Technology) was an F1 car constructor and racing team, founded in 1989 by Max Mosley and Nick Wirth. ... Spirit was a Formula One constructor from Britain. ... Stebro was a Formula One constructor briefly in 1963. ... Rubens Barrichello driving for the Stewart Grand Prix team in Montreal in 1997. ... The Surtees Racing Organization was a race team that spent 9 seasons (1970 to 1978) as a constructor in Formula One. ... Spyker F1 is a Formula One team created in September 2006 by Spyker Cars, after the buyout of short-lived outfit Midland F1. ... Talbot is an automobile brand, whose history is one of the industrys most complex. ... Talbot-Lago was a French automobile manufacturer at Suresnes, Seine. ... Tec was a Formula One constructor from Italy. ... Tecno was a Formula One constructor from Italy. ... Theodore Racing was a Formula One constructor from Britain founded by Hong Kong millionaire Teddy Yip. ... Token was a Formula One constructor from Britain. ... Toleman Motosport was a Formula One constructor based in the U.K. It was active between 1981 and 1985 and attended 131 Grands Prix. ... Trojan was an automobile manufacturer and a Formula One constructor from the United Kingdom. ... Tyrrell was an auto racing team and Formula One constructor founded by Ken Tyrrell. ... Vanwall was a Formula One team in the 1950s. ... Veritas Logo Veritas 1953 Veritas was a famous post World War II sports and race car company, located at Hausen am Andelsbach, near Sigmaringen, Baden-Württemberg, later at Meβkirch and Muggensturm and moved finally to the Nürburgring. ... Not to be confused with Williams Grand Prix Engineering, who Frank Williams formed with Patrick Head in 1977, and are still racing today. ... Walter Wolf Racing was a Formula One constructor from 1976 to 1980. ... Zakspeed is a motor racing team from Germany, founded in 1968 by Erich Zakowski. ...


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