The Design Museum London is to Present a BMW Sauber F1 Team Formula 1 Racing Car





The Design Museum London will be presenting a BMW Sauber F1 team racing car within the framework of the exhibition "FORMULA ONE - The Great Race Design" at the "Design Museum Tank" from July 11th until mid September.

The BMW Group exhibit will be part of an exhibition depicting the history and technology of Formula 1 motor racing, beginning at the time of its origins in the fifties. Some of the secrets behind the sport will be revealed to the public for the first time. An "iconic car" from each decade will be displayed and information provided on the design and technological development of these vehicles with regard to aerodynamics, chassis, drive and cockpit. Moreover, the museum will offer a peek behind the scenes, giving an insight into a Formula 1 racing season and the teams involved. The object is to supply the observer with in-depth information on the amount of organisational work teams are faced with, the complexity of the races, as well as the atmosphere at the racetrack. The exhibition also risks a glance into the future, based on the predictions of some key industries working on the development of racing car technology and design.

Formula 1 racing is one of the world's most popular sports. It stands out from others due to the speed evident not only on the racetrack but also in its technological advancement. For the first time, a team led by BMW will be competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship 2006, namely the BMW Sauber F1 Team with drivers Nick Heidfeld, Jacques Villeneuve and test driver Robert Kubica at the wheel of the BMW Sauber F1.06.

The Design Museum has chosen the "Museum Tank" as the exhibition venue, a cube-shaped glass building located on the publicly accessible grounds in front of the museum on the Thames Embankment. Therefore, it will be possible to experience the BMW Sauber F1 Team racing car in London without charge and at first hand.

For further information please contact:

Design Museum London
Shad Thames
London SE1 2YD
www.desingmuseum.org
"Formula One - The Great Design Race" - exhibition open daily, 10 a.m. - 5:45 p.m. from 1 July - 29 October 2006.
Access to the glass cube building is free of charge.