Formula 1 running on Microsoft in 2008!

Robin Capper

Robin Capper

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MicrosoftWinF1

The FIA have decided Microsoft will supply standard Engine Control Units to all teams from 2008 – 2010.

Cue jokes about Windows crashing F1…

Will Microsoft brand this effort with something catchy like:

Microsoft WinF1 (it’s in all the cars so they must!)

or will it be:

“Microsoft Windows Engine Control Unit Formula One Motorsport Edition 2008”



World Motor Sport Council - Decisions
FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP
Bridgestone has been selected as the official tyre supplier to the FIA Formula One World Championship in 2008, 2009 and 2010*.
Microsoft MES has been selected as the official ECU supplier to the FIA Formula One World Championship in 2008, 2009 and 2010.
Due to a significant increase in cornering speeds in Formula One this season, the World Motor Sport Council agreed to consult with the Formula One Technical Working Group regarding possible measures to slow the cars.
*Note to editors: In the absence of a second tyre company Bridgestone will be the sole tyre supplier to the FIA Formula One World Championship for 2007. Bridgestone's contract with the FIA to be the official tyre supplier begins in 2008.

World Motor Sport Council - Decisions
FORMULA ONE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP

World Motor Sport Council - Decisions




Microsoft MES has been selected as the official ECU supplier to the FIA Formula One World Championship in 2008, 2009 and 2010.


*Note to editors: In the absence of a second tyre company Bridgestone will be the sole tyre supplier to the FIA Formula One World Championship for 2007. Bridgestone's contract with the FIA to be the official tyre supplier begins in 2008.

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