Williams confirms BMW to supply Sauber.
BMW WilliamsF1 team boss, Frank Williams has confirmed that Sauber will use BMW engines in 2006.
Speaking today, Sir Frank told reporters that he was not overly concerned by the decision, despite the obvious fact this brings to an end his teams' exclusive use of the German powerplants.
"[BMW motorsport director] Mario [Theissen] was very open about it," Williams told Reuters.
"He said 'we are going to supply engines - each manufacturer will provide two teams and we have had two approaches - one Sauber and another'.
BMW WilliamsF1 team boss, Frank Williams has confirmed that Sauber will use BMW engines in 2006.
Speaking today, Sir Frank told reporters that he was not overly concerned by the decision, despite the obvious fact this brings to an end his teams' exclusive use of the German powerplants.
"[BMW motorsport director] Mario [Theissen] was very open about it," Williams told Reuters.
"He said 'we are going to supply engines - each manufacturer will provide two teams and we have had two approaches - one Sauber and another'.
"They have decided to go with Sauber."
Sauber, who signed a memorandum of understanding with the manufacturers' on Friday, pitting them against current suppliers Ferrari, who have sided with Bernie Ecclestone, have used Scuderia engines since 1996.
Sauber were unavailable for comment at the time of 'going to press' and neither they nor BMW have yet issued any official confirmation or denial.
