2010 BMW Sauber C29, high nose F1
BMW Sauber C29 was the first F1 car was built by the team in Hinwil without the support of BMW automobiles, who retired from Formula 1 in the last four years of partnership with Peter Sauber. The main feature of the BMW Sauber F1 car in 2010 C29 is a very high nose and a long engine casing. BMW Sauber C29 was the third team to use a very high nose, after Ferrari, Mercedes, and McLaren. The strategy adopted last year by Red Bull Racing. On the other hand, Switzerland has long held the motor casing in the style of the McLaren Mercedes presented with only two days ago.
The BMW Sauber F1 Team will line up lean and hungry for the start of the 2010 FIA Formula One World Championship. Sixth place in last year’s constructors’ standings will serve as a starting point for the new season. The team’s aim is to establish itself at this level despite a lower budget and reduction in manpower. This demands creative thinking and an increased level of efficiency.
Drivers Kamui Kobayashi (23) and Pedro de la Rosa (38) will bring to the team a blend of youth and experience. Japan’s Kobayashi made his case with strong performances in two Grands Prix in 2009 and has already recorded his first World Championship points.
De la Rosa has 71 Grands Prix under his belt and has earned his place in the statistics for podium finishes and setting fastest race laps. Plus, he also brings with him valuable experience from seven years as a test and reserve driver with a leading team.
Rampf explains: “The development of the BMW Sauber C29 has seen the team build on the experience gained last year and the improvement in performance over the final third of the season. However, the new regulations banning refuelling during the race and stipulating a reduced width for the front tyres have required significant changes to the car’s design.”
The increased length of the fuel tank means the car has grown longer overall. And because they are slimmer, the front tyres will be more heavily worked, requiring weight to be shifted further towards the rear of the car.
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