Front view of a BMW Sauber Formula One Car on display at the 2006 British International Motor Show, Excel, London
The BMW Sauber (or simply BMW ) was the car with which the BMW Sauber team competed in the 2006 Formula One season. It was driven by Nick Heidfeld, who joined from BMW Williams, and Jacques Villeneuve, who had spent one season with the team before it was bought by BMW. However, the Canadian was replaced by third driver Robert Kubica before the season finished. The year marked the first time that BMW had competed as a full team; previously it had only supplied engines. The chassis was designed by Willy Rampf, Jacky Eeckelaert and Seamus Mullarkey with the powertrain being designed by Heinz Paschen. The 2006 season was treated as very much a transitional year by the team, so the car's level of competitiveness was a pleasant surprise. The was a contender for points throughout the season, and its form culminated with two podium finishes: one for Heidfeld at the Hungaroring, and the other for Kubica at Monza. BMW Sauber also developed the car throughout the year, with some sort of improvement available at every race. The team's innovation even caused controversy: a "flexible" rear wing was stiffened early in the season and two vertical pylons in front of the cockpit were banned after an appearance at Magny-Cours. The team eventually finished fifth in the Constructors' Championship, with 36 points. The car is the last BMW Sauber car to be developed by Sauber due to team transitional. BMW Sauber also developed the car throughout the year, with some sort of improvement available at every race. The team's innovation even caused controversy: a "flexible" rear wing was stiffened early in the season and two vertical pylons in front of the cockpit were banned after an appearance at Magny-Cours. The team eventually finished fifth in the Constructors' Championship, with 36 points. The car is the last BMW Sauber car to be developed by Sauber due to team transitional.
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Location: ExCel Exhibition Centre, Royal Victoria Dock, London, England
Photo credit: © John Gaffen / Alamy / Afripics
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