FE – BMW commits to 2018

BMW will engage as a manufacturer of the championship Formula E from season 5, that is to say 2018/2019 at the time of technical changes. This commitment will be in the form of a contract with the Andretti team to provide them with their power unit.

« Formula E has developed tremendously as a racing category and as a new technology-based project that is a perfect fit for the BMW Group and BMW Motorsport., explains Jens Marquardt, director of BMW Motorsport. Paving furrows and driving innovation, these are the values ​​shared by BMW and Formula E."

BMW already has links with Andretti through Antonio Felix da Costa, driver of the Bavarian firm and former flag bearer in DTM. The German brand is also an important supporter of the American team from a technical point of view.

« We are delighted to expand our partnership with BMWi and to be a BMW customer team in Formula E from season 5, adds Michael Andretti. The current collaboration between BMW and Andretti in Formula E has provided a solid foundation for BMW's arrival as a manufacturer. »

This formalization takes place a few days later Audi's announcement officially taking over the Abt Sportsline team, announcing an upcoming duel between the two German brands. BMW which had also been listed by the FIA ​​as manufacturer approved between 2018 and 2021.