Formula BMW World Final.

BMW has announced today that they have decided not to hold a Formula BMW World Final in 2009 as a result of the dramatic change to the motorsport economy in the last year. Although having healthy grids, especially in Formula BMW Europe, BMW are aware of the financial constraints on drivers in all three series. The fundamental principle of a World Final is to provide a worldwide platform with financial and sporting equality between all regions. BMW believe… Continue

Nasr Takes Victory in only his Second Car Race Weekend Barcelona, 10 May 2009.



The Spanish fans were given a real thriller today in Barcelona with an exciting second round to the opening weekend of Formula BMW Europe. This time on the top step of the podium was a driver who was only having his second ever car race weekend, Felipe Nasr (BR/Eurointernational).



Alongside him was round one winner, Michael Christensen (DK/Mücke Motorsport) while local driver,… Continue

Christensen Takes First Race Win of His Formula BMW Career Barcelona, 9 May 2009.



It came as no surprise that the first round of Formula BMW Europe for 2009 was an exciting affair. The winner of this was Denmark’s Michael Christensen (Mücke Motorsport) and joining him on the podium were Brazil’s Felipe Nasr (Eurointernational) and Malaysia’s Jazeman Jaafar (Eifelland Racing).



The moment the starting lights went out Christensen was ready for a fight down to… Continue

Brazil’s Nasr Claims Both Poles for Season Opener Barcelona, 8 May 2009.

Brazil’s Felipe Nasr (Eurointernational) will be the first polesitter of the 2009 Formula BMW Europe series, having claimed this coveted spot for both of the opening rounds in Barcelona. In a close fought battle, mirroring pre-season testing, for both races he will have Dane Michael Christensen (Mücke Motorpsort) alongside him on the front row and local driver Javier Tarancon (DAMS) just behind… Continue

The Formula BMW Europe class of 2009 has now completed its first four pre-season tests in Barcelona, Monza, Silverstone and the Nürburgring and the indications are it will be a very exciting season with close racing.



The 27 competitors from 14 different nationalities have been able to get in some useful mileage ahead of the first race in Barcelona and also spent three days at Silverstone for their introductory sessions, which included the first ‘class room’ instructions… Continue