Why did BMW withdraw from F1?
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Because BMW planned to allocate the resources invested in F1 racing to the development of a new powertrain, specifically BMW's new energy vehicles, BMW withdrew from F1 in 2009. As of August 2019, the BMW new energy vehicles available on the market were the i-Series, including the i3 and i8. More details are as follows: 1. BMW i3: The BMW i3 is a pure electric compact car produced by BMW. The 2019 BMW i3 is equipped with a 170-horsepower electric motor, with a maximum power of 124 kW and a maximum torque of 250 N·m. In terms of drivetrain, the 2019 BMW i3 adopts a rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout. For suspension, the front suspension is a MacPherson independent suspension, and the rear suspension is a multi-link independent suspension. 2. BMW i8: The BMW i8 is a pure electric two-seater hardtop sports car produced by BMW. The 2019 BMW i8 features a 1.5-liter hybrid system, with the engine delivering a maximum of 231 horsepower and the electric motor providing a maximum of 143 horsepower. In terms of drivetrain, the 2019 BMW i8 adopts a mid-engine, all-wheel-drive layout. For suspension, the front suspension is an independent double-wishbone suspension, and the rear suspension is a five-link independent suspension.