Formula BMW
The Formula BMW was a beginners class in Formula racing. Even as a 15 -year-old could enter the unit FB02 vehicle in the automobile racing young drivers. The racing series was, within the German-speaking world, in competition with the ADAC Formula Masters.
- 4.1 Formula BMW ADAC / Germany 4.1.1 Master
- 4.2.1 Master
- 4.3.1 Master
- 4.4.1 Master
- 4.5.1 Master
- 5.1 winners
- 6.1 Formula BMW Talent Cup 6.1.1 winners
- 6.3.1 Master
Concept
All the series were a diverse training and coaching program and the promotion of promising talents. The young pilot was offered directly from the Kart series with the Formula BMW an entry into formula racing. After graduating from Formula BMW the pilot was usually a rise in the Formula 3 or in comparable series before. Some of the drivers were there continue to be promoted by BMW. Known alumni of talent are the Formula 1 driver Christian Klien, Nico Rosberg, Sebastian Vettel and Nico Hulkenberg.
Specifications
The vehicles and engines were less tuned for performance, but rather on good durability and ease of maintenance to keep the series financially attractive. All teams had to use identical vehicles where only accident or wear-related changes could be made. However, different coil springs were for voting available. Front and rear wings were adjustable.
Chassis
Length: 3,975 mm
Wheelbase: 2,610 mm
Front track: 1,537 mm
Rear track: 1,466 mm
The chassis manufacturer, the French operation Mygale had prevailed.
Motor
The vehicles have the four-cylinder in-line engine of the BMW K 1200 RS (since 1997) with 140 hp, 1171 cc and double overhead camshafts.
The maintenance is guaranteed by the company Schnitzer. For reasons of cost containment, the motors are sealed.
Transmission
It is a sequential Hewland FTR200 longitudinal gearbox with six gears used. All transmission parts must have a label.
Tire
There are Michelin tires for use in measuring 20/54-13 (front ) and 22/54-13 (rear). Furthermore, one-piece aluminum wheels used with central locking.
Security
The single-seater was designed from the start of the 2002 season and especially on high security: He surpassed the safety requirements of the International Automobile Federation FIA in its class, reaching Formula 1 standards. Especially for Formula BMW BMW Motorsport had developed the Formula Rescue Seat FORS. Also HANS safety system was mandatory for all drivers.
Series
Formula BMW ADAC / Germany
From 2002 to 2007 there was a German Formula BMW series. This arose from the Formula ADAC and drove up to and including 2005 under the name Formula BMW ADAC; 2006 and 2007 drove the championship under the name Formula BMW Germany. Last champion Jens Kling man for Eifel Country Racing. The ADAC founded then get back to their junior formula series, the ADAC Formula Masters.
Master
Formula BMW Asia / Pacific
The second Formula BMW Championship was placed in Asia to Kiel. Under the name Formula BMW Asia championship occurred from 2003 to 2007 in, changed due to the expansion of the driver's catchment area - in addition came the oceanic space - but from 2008 the title to Formula BMW Pacific. The series ran as part of the Asian Formula 1 races as well as part of the Asian Festival of Speed , a series of events of various motorsports championships in the Asian region. The series lost in the course of restructuring within BMW Motorsports at the end of the 2010 season, the official factory support, but it will continue as the JK Racing Asia Series.
Master
Formula BMW Great Britain
From 2004 to 2007 existed in the British Isles the Formula BMW Great Britain, which was traveling in the BTCC. The last championship series of the British went to the Swede Marcus Ericsson.
Master
Formula BMW USA / Americas
Parallel to the British series own championship for Formula BMW vehicles was launched in the United States. From 2004 through 2007, she went under the title of Formula BMW USA under different American motorsport series. The standing under the flag of the IMSA Championship expanded from 2008 Formula BMW Americas and searched under this title also racetracks in Central and South America. As of 2010 was fought on the American continent no longer own series. Past Master was Gabby Chaves.
Master
Formula BMW Europe
As of the 2008 season, the British and the German Formula BMW to jointly Formula BMW Europe were summarized. The new concept in the context of the European Formula 1 races, pilots should be even closer to the action of the secondary series. The series consisted of eight race weekends per year, with two races each. She was hired as part of the restructuring within BMW Motorsports at the end of the 2010 season. Past Master was Frijns.
Master
Formula BMW World Final
From 2005 to 2008, was always held a world final for all Formula BMW series at the end of the year. It was held on a single route again a race weekend with three races. There were riders from all over series and determined the best Formula BMW drivers of the past season. The winner was allowed to test a Formula 1 racing car of BMW Sauber F1 Team the following year. Following a restructuring of the BMW motorsport activities in the summer of 2009, the World Final is no longer took place.
Winner
Related series
Formula BMW Talent Cup
2008 was launched in Spain in the Formula BMW Talent Cup to life, which of two races in Barcelona, Jerez de la Frontera, Valencia ( four races ), Huelva Monte Blanco and Jarama should be. The series was set up two runs before the end, at that time led the Argentine Camilo Echevarría at the standings.
The concept was picked up again for the 2011 season, the Formula BMW Talent Cup now takes place in Europe. It the unit FB02 vehicle continues to be used, drivers 14 to 18 years are eligible.
Winner
Formula LO
In active since 2000 Swiss racing series in the FB02 is the unit car since 2009. Previously, he was already one, next Formula BMW ADAC Formula Junior and to the approved models.
JK Racing Asia Series
As the successor series of the Formula BMW Pacific is performed the JK Racing Asia Series since 2011, in the FB02 racing car is still the vehicle unit.