Berger: BMW should stick with Williams

The former grand prix ace says the Munich marque should remain purely an engine supplier by signing a new deal with the British team for the 2005 season and beyond, rather than electing to take the en tire operation in-house and design its own chassis.

BMW's board is due to decide in weeks on its long-term F1 strategy, and is considering options including building its own car. In a recent interview on Austrian television, Berger appeared to hint that he favoured this option.

However, speaking to AUTOSPORT, Berger clarified his comments. "To build up our own car or a team would be very challenging, but that would not necessarily be the best solution for BMW," he said. "For BMW it looks at the moment that Williams is a very good partner and I personally think a continuation with Williams is the best way forward."