Is this the end for Formula 1?

There was shock in the world of Formula One yesterday, with news that BMW are pulling out of racing to concentrate on environmental campaigns.

BMW, who will put out of Formula One at the end of the 2009 season, will be focusing on sustainability and environmental compatibility.

Commentators have blamed poor results over the last few seasons, however following on from Honda’s withdrawal in December, could this be the death knell for the F1? And with the car industry struggling, the huge investment that racing requires could be better allocated to technologies that will benefit all consumers and ensure a sustainable future for the motor industry.