BMW to Possibly Supply Engines to Second Formula One Team in 2006

BMW is rumoured to be considering supplying BMW engines to a second team when the 2.4 litre V8 Formula One rule is enforced in 2006. BMW said such a decision would in no way impact its currently stong relationship with the Williams racing team.

"From the capacity point of view it would be possible to give engines to another team beyond 2005, but there is no decision about that yet," BMW Motorsport head Mario Theissen said. "If such a decision has been taken, we would announce it."

Through supplying BMW engines to a second team, it is thought that BMW could benefit from the additional data they could collect as restrictions on testing become more prevalent. BMW currently produces one of the most powerful engines in Formula One.