Italian GP: Resurgence for BMW before its withdrawal!
Two weeks after the Belgian Grand Prix, which resulted in a comeback for the German team BMW, the race weekend in Monza could once again prove favorable for the team. The Italian circuit is somewhat a continuation of the Belgian track, so after strong performances at Spa, BMW is quite confident… The drivers are also […]
Two weeks after the Belgian Grand Prix, which resulted in a comeback for the German team BMW, the race weekend in Monza could once again prove favorable for the team. The Italian circuit is somewhat a continuation of the Belgian track, so after strong performances at Spa, BMW is quite confident…
The drivers are also confident and re-motivated after scoring good points two weeks ago. This renewed energy, if it continues, would in any case be a nice tribute after BMW’s few years in Formula 1 because even with good results, the fate of the German manufacturer is sealed after the 2009 season…
Robert Kubica – Racing Driver
The race weekend at Monza is a special time. As it is the fastest track on the calendar, the car’s aerodynamic downforce level will be even further reduced compared to Spa-Francorchamps. Traditionally, our cars are very fast on low-downforce tracks, and our performance was already good at Spa. I have a good feeling about Monza, and I look forward to the race, expecting the large number of Italian supporters to create a great atmosphere.
Nick Heidfeld – Racing driver
« The speed we had at Spa-Francorchamps with less downforce gives us hope that we could do even better at Monza, with even lower downforce. However, the cars equipped with KERS will probably have a considerable advantage on the long straights of this high-speed circuit. I really love the atmosphere of the Italian Grand Prix. As well as all the Italians who come to see us, many fans will also come from Switzerland to support us.
Mario Theissen – Director of BMW Motorsport:
Monza has always been a challenge for BMW. It is therefore a very special challenge that awaits us. At one time, we had the V10 engines, and in 2002, beyond the 19,000 rpm barrier, a new average speed record was set at 259.827 km/h. Now, even more than before, the main priority is to maximize reliability, given that each driver can use only eight engines over the season. We are committed, with our good results from Spa-Francorchamps in mind, where we were competing at the front of the pack for the first time in a long while. Our performance in Belgium gave the whole team extra motivation for the upcoming races, and we are confident for this new race.
