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Originally Posted by Kyle B
You won't see BMW even entertain the idea of re-entering F1 with the current engine architecture regs. If F1 takes the next logical step in engine size reduction and goes to inline four cylinders, then you might see BMW get back into it. Don't forget that in all of the years BMW has ever been involved with F1 they have a whopping ONE (1) championship to show for it.
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That's because they never entered as a full works team for the most part. As an engine supplier however, they have shown tremendous spark in the V10 era. They practically took everyone on the grid by the ears and force them to up their game with their mighty V10. Granted, that's history. Where current times are concerned, they are well equipped to partake with the current F1 regulation with their R&D in hybrid drivetrain. Most importantly, the current regulation dove tails with their corporate direction of down sizing and hybridisation.