BMW cites lack of technology transfer as reason to avoid F1 entry
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 11:29 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
BMW has declined to consider re-entering Formula 1, stating a lack of opportunities for technology transfer as the main reason. The Munich-based manufacturer, which last participated in the sport after selling its majority stake in Sauber in 2009, has chosen not to join other automakers like Mercedes and Audi in the increasingly popular series. Despite F1's growing appeal, BMW remains focused on its current strategies rather than pursuing an F1 presence.
- •BMW last participated in F1 in 2009 with Sauber.
- •No current plans to join F1 despite the sport's popularity.
- •The manufacturer cites technology transfer as a critical factor.
- 11:29 AMMotorsport.com — BMW explains why it’s not interested in F1 entry
"BMW has cited a lack of opportunities for technology transfer as the key reason why it is not interested in joining Mercedes and Audi in Formula 1. The Munich-based manufacturer has remained absent from F1 since it sold its majority stake in Sauber in 2009, despite the series’ growing popularity making it more attractive to carmakers than ever before. The same Sauber team that BMW ...Keep reading
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