BMW Sauber
German · raced 2006–2009
BMW Sauber competed in Formula 1 from 2006 to 2009, following BMW's acquisition of a majority stake in the Swiss Sauber team. Initially strong, they achieved their sole victory at the 2008 Canadian Grand Prix and collected 17 podium finishes. The team consistently scored points, demonstrating solid engineering and strategic capability. Despite promising development, BMW withdrew from Formula 1 at the end of the 2009 season, selling the team back to Peter Sauber.
All-time records
Where BMW Sauber ranks in the all-time Formula 1 record books.
- =17th in Most F1 One-Two Finishes (1 one-two finishes)
- 21st in Most F1 Podiums by a Constructor (17 podiums)
- 24th in Most F1 Points by a Constructor (807 points)
Top Drivers
Driver | Wins | Podiums | Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nick Heidfeld | 0 | 8 | 163 | 70 |
| Robert Kubica | 1 | 9 | 137 | 57 |
| Jacques Villeneuve | 0 | 0 | 7 | 12 |
| Sebastian Vettel | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Top Circuits
Circuit | Wins | Avg Points (as awarded) | Races |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circuit Gilles Villeneuve | 1 | 9.33 | 3 |
| Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps | 0 | 8 | 3 |
| Autodromo Nazionale di Monza | 0 | 7 | 4 |
| Sepang International Circuit | 0 | 5.5 | 4 |
| Albert Park Grand Prix Circuit | 0 | 5.25 | 4 |
| Silverstone Circuit | 0 | 4.75 | 4 |
| Bahrain International Circuit | 0 | 4.75 | 4 |
| Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours | 0 | 4.67 | 3 |
| Hungaroring | 0 | 4.25 | 4 |
| Circuit de Monaco | 0 | 4.25 | 4 |
Points are Grand Prix points as awarded at the time (sprints excluded); average points are per race started.
Most wins for the team, then most races.
- R. Kubica2006–2009 · 1 win
- N. Heidfeld2006–2009 · 0 wins
- J. Villeneuve2006 · 0 wins
- S. Vettel2007 · 0 wins
| Season | Matchup | Race |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Nick Heidfeld vs Robert Kubica | 10–7 |
| 2008 | Nick Heidfeld vs Robert Kubica | 7–11 |
| 2007 | Nick Heidfeld vs Robert Kubica | 10–6 |
| 2006 | Nick Heidfeld vs Jacques Villeneuve | 7–5 |
| 2006 | Nick Heidfeld vs Robert Kubica | 3–3 |
| Driver | Seasons | Races | Wins |
|---|---|---|---|
| N. Heidfeld | 2006–2009 | 70 | 0 |
| R. Kubica | 2006–2009 | 57 | 1 |
| J. Villeneuve | 2006 | 12 | 0 |
| S. Vettel | 2007 | 1 | 0 |
- 2009 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix
- 2009 Brazilian Grand Prix
- 2009 Japanese Grand Prix
- 2009 Singapore Grand Prix
- 2009 Italian Grand Prix
- 2009 Belgian Grand Prix
- 2009 European Grand Prix
- 2009 Hungarian Grand Prix
- 2009 German Grand Prix
- 2009 British Grand Prix
- 2009 Turkish Grand Prix
- 2009 Monaco Grand Prix
- 2009 Spanish Grand Prix
- 2009 Bahrain Grand Prix
- 2009 Chinese Grand Prix
- 2009 Malaysian Grand Prix
- 2009 Australian Grand Prix
- 2008 Brazilian Grand Prix
- 2008 Chinese Grand Prix
- 2008 Japanese Grand Prix
- 2008 Singapore Grand Prix
- 2008 Italian Grand Prix
- 2008 Belgian Grand Prix
- 2008 European Grand Prix
- 2008 Hungarian Grand Prix
- 2008 German Grand Prix
- 2008 British Grand Prix
- 2008 French Grand Prix
- 2008 Canadian Grand Prix
- 2008 Monaco Grand Prix
Earlier races are listed on each season page above.