According to f1-live.com: After months of rumour and speculation, WilliamsF1 and Cosworth today announced a wide-ranging partnership agreement for the provision and development of V8 engines for WilliamsF1’s entry in the Formula One World Championship. BMW has given Frank and Patrick the snob as they are going to be based with Sauber from now on.
The partnership is not based on a traditional engine supply agreement; both WilliamsF1 and Cosworth will invest in the programme, underlining both parties’ commitment to success. Moreover, the scope of the collaboration includes not just the engine as an isolated element of a race car, but extends to a complete programme of design and development of the entire drivetrain package (spanning engine, transmission, associated electronics, software and installation architecture).
WilliamsF1 has conducted a thorough assessment of the various partnership options available for next season and has been delighted to conclude that the depth of Cosworth knowledge and expertise in V8 development clearly presents the most competitive opportunity for the team and its sponsors.
Cosworth is well advanced in the development of its Formula One V8 engine, having routinely exceeded 20,000 rpm during dyno testing since April 2005 at its Northampton headquarters. The two British companies which are separated by 36 miles, both have distinguished pedigrees in their respective spheres. Together they aim to put British excellence at the front of the Formula One grid next season. Good luck to them. Cosworth has a long history of building fast engines, so it will be very exciting to see how it pans out for them next year.
4 comments:
my money would be on BMW. Williams will take a year or two to get up to pace I would think.
Is Cosworth owned by Ford?
Dang now this is it guy's - ENGINES the heart of the automobile, glad its not being over looked
Not owned by Ford anymore. It was spilt off when Jag was sold to Red Bull. I beleive that the owners are American now.
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