Monthly Roundup From bmwf1blog

Here’s my season overview of BMW Sauber and when and where the numbers came from. This is part 1 of 2. Part 2 will come tomorrow. When the F1.08 was launched way back in January, it was a radical change from the F1.07 and a big chance to take. I was anxious to see how the car would do on the track, but winter testing just doesn’t reveal a lot.

This was more than anyone could have asked for in the final race of the season and one that decided the F1 championship. It was analyzed and scrutinized almost as much as the upcoming US election and it lived up to everything it should be. In the mix was a little rain and drivers not in the hunt for the title driving for their own championship.

“It’s a sexy car isn’t it?” As it is at the moment it’s the worst Formula One car I have ever seen. It doesn’t seem like it fits, all the big wings and everything. But everyone will get used to it and it’s not how it will look in March.”Well, what do you think? I agree Mr. Klien, it’s pretty ugly, but then what do I expect.

It’s only been 3 days of testing for BMW Sauber, but things seems to be going pretty well. The new car as it stands now has impressed the drivers. Nick Heidfeld had his first opportunity to drive with a KERS modified car and notices a big difference when he presses the button. It is estimated that BMW Saubers’ KERS system can deliver 80 more hp every time the button is pressed and get this, no one is getting shocked.

The Brazilian Grand Prix had to be one of the poorest races for BMW Sauber I have seen all season. Both Nick Heidfeld and Robert Kubica finished 1 lap down in 10th and 11th and both dropped down one position in the final driver standings.Things started badly for Robert when the rain came just before the race. The race was delayed about 10 minutes or so in hopes the rain would stop and the teams could change tires if they wanted to.