Dr. Mario done with F1

There go the Dr. Mario Amber Theissen jokes, which really had never been exploited on F1B podcasts enough, in my opinion. Theissen will remain the head of BMW Motorsports and not stay on with the new Sauber F1 team. ‘After BMW announced they were pulling out, it was left up to Mario to decide and [...]

BMW’s Theissen anxious over 2010

Dr. Mario Theissen, who is admittedly one of favorites in the paddock, is growing anxious over the 2010 season as the transitional team is in limbo waiting for a non-existent 14th slot in the grid or a team to bow out of the series. BMW’s final race this Sunday was a sad moment for anyone [...]

Theissen optimistic on 2010, but time ticking away

BMW F1′s technical director Dr. Mario Theissen remains hopeful of a spot in F1 next season, despite his need to either woo Frank Williams or watch another team bail out. His cars might have looked somewhat mediocre in Friday practice – and hey, it’s only Friday – but more importantly, Theissen is confident they will [...]

F1B Twitt ~ Dr. Mario Tweeteissen

BMW’s Profit Problem

BMW’s announcement last week that it was to leave F1 after 2009 was sad news indeed and many were told that it was their new approach to “sustainable” systems and “green” initiatives that was driving the decision. We all nodded, of course, because that’s what everyone is supposed to be doing these days but in [...]

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