BMW Sauber F1.09

[xpensive]

Just like the BMW drivers and their team-management perhaps? Sorry WB

[djos]

Just like the BMW drivers and their team-management perhaps? Sorry WB

Indeed!

[Roland Ehnström]

It's interesting that last year BMW was by far the most talked-about car, with lots of intesresting aero bits. They were also having lots of trouble with the car in pre-season (especially Heidfeld hated the handling). This year they are completely silent - perhaps they are feeling very confident? They've been quick and reliable in all tests so far, and they were the first team to test the new aero already before christmas (which could prove an even bigger advanatage now that the winter tests are being rained-out). I feel BMW could be a dark horse in the upcoming championship.

[heosat]

Their incessant focus on reliability is what gives me the most confidence in BMW. This year they seem to have taken it to the extreme by designing a very simple car aerodynamically and focusing a lot of their attention on making KERS as perfect as possible.

However, that seems to bore most people on this forum!

[Roland Ehnström]

Yes, reliability is likely to be a much greater factor this season than previous seasons. BMW finally made their car very reliable last year, and it seems like they wish to carry that form into 2009.

Remember that Kubica was leading the championship at the half-way point of the 2008 season; this year with a few more DNF's from the opposition he could perhaps keep that lead all the way and steal a championship...

[Beewill]

Does anyone have any pictures from the last few tests for BMW. I haven't heard much from them in the way of preseason development other than some good times. Did they get it so right the first time they don't feel the need to try anything new or are they just keeping their cards tightly to their chest? The only development I recall is their sidepod wing/mirror mounting a la Ferrari. Let me know if I've missed anything else.

[F. Scaramanga]

The 1:20:3 from Heidfeld is faster than the Q2-time in Quali last year in Barca.
It looks very good for BMW.

[scarbs]

revised front wing for this test...

[jddh1]

Yes, reliability is likely to be a much greater factor this season than previous seasons. BMW finally made their car very reliable last year, and it seems like they wish to carry that form into 2009.

Remember that Kubica was leading the championship at the half-way point of the 2008 season; this year with a few more DNF's from the opposition he could perhaps keep that lead all the way and steal a championship...

I don't think he needs to steal it this year. Their car looks so good I think they'll be right up there, if not the team to beat straight up.

[Roland Ehnström]

I hope so! With the McLaren situation looking grim, I hope there are a couple other teams there to challenge Ferrari. BMW could definately be one of them.

[Callum]

On BMW's reliablilty - i think Heidfield was the only driver to finish each race lastyear.

[WhiteBlue]

To praise BMW for reliability of the last season would be like counting the chickens before hatching. I would be happy if they do good but I would not discount Mc Laren for some serious sand bagging. If the arrogant silver bullits were disgraced by Ross Brawn I would certainly have a nice drink on him and his team.

[WhiteBlue]

. DP

[mx_tifoso]

On BMW's reliablilty - i think Heidfield was the only driver to finish each race lastyear.

He was even awarded a 'reliability prize' for that, touché.

[heosat]

On BMW's reliablilty - i think Heidfield was the only driver to finish each race lastyear.

And Kubica only had one DNF when he drove off the track very late in the race due to the wet conditions.