About Formula BMW
| Driver age | 16. |
| Requirements | Hold an international junior national B licence or
C licence for drivers over 18 years old. Ban on testing outside permitted test sessions during the season. Only maintenance or part replacement through wear and tear or an accident can be carried out. No modifications or parts can be added or removed. For a full list of requirements and regulations, please click here. |
| Sex | Male and Female. |
| Funding | Scholarship course provided by BMW (part payment). Sponsorship from other organisations Self-financed. |
| Training locations | Formula BMW Racing Centres in Valencia and Bahrain. |
| Official race car | BMW FB0. |
| Weight of car | Including driver, helmet and other equipment must not be less than 545 kg. |
| Tyre changes | Each car is allowed 6 new tyres at each race weekend (2 qualifying and 2 races). |
| Next step | Formula 3. |
| Past Drivers | Include: Ralf Schumacher, Timo Glock, Nico Rosberg, Ho-Pin Tung, and Christian Klien. |
| BMW Motorsport Director | Mario Theissen. |
| More information | Click here For further information on Formula BMW. |
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| Formula BMW has Racing Centres in Valencia and Bahrain |
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| Learning with 'The right formula' |

