For us in it's a case of notching up a fault-free weekend - Theissen

The Formula One Teams have arrived at the Principality of Monaco for the upcoming Monaco Grand Prix. The BMW Sauber F1 Team is set to deliver a flawless performance in the streets of Monte Carlo. BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen talks about the unique fascination of the Monaco Grand Prix

Mario Theissen "The Monaco Grand Prix is fascinating. On the one hand it's the highlight of the season, and on the other it's an anachronism. The race puts the teams under extreme pressure due to the narrow circuit, it's an extreme challenge for the drivers because of the sheer precision it demands, and for the spectators it's a unique experience to be so close. No grand prix is as famous as this one and none as glamorous. Yachts and partying are a matter of taste, but Monaco wouldn't be the same without them.

Technically, the aerodynamic requirement is for maximum downforce and an engine that copes well in the low rev ranges as well. Both our cars are on schedule to receive fresh engines. We haven't had any problems so far this season on the engine side. We managed to get to the bottom of the gearbox problem in Nick's F1.07 in Barcelona before the race day was over, and corrective measures were already being applied during the test in Paul Ricard. We have also worked through Nick's botched-up pit stop and learnt the lessons for any future incidents.

For us in Monte Carlo it's a case of notching up a fault-free weekend and further cementing our third place in the constructors' standings."