In 2008 , the team captured third , thanks in part to a first win in the Canadian Grand Prix for Polish driver Kubica . BMW announce that they are to leave Formula One at the end of 2009 season . The German motor manufacturer blame `` current developments in motor sport '' BMW entered the sport in 2005 with takeover of the Swiss-based Sauber team . They have since won three consecutive titles and two constructors' championships, but now face a new challenge from Mercedes who will enter their own F1 car for 2010.
BMW announce that they are to leave Formula One at the end of 2009 season . The German motor manufacturer blame `` current developments in motor sport '' BMW entered the sport in 2005 with takeover of the Swiss-based Sauber team . They have since won three consecutive titles and two constructors' championships, but now face a new challenge from Mercedes who will enter their own F1 car for 2010.