Vettel happy with performance

Sebastian Vettel, the BMW Sauber F1 Team's test and reserve driver, took a point in his first ever Grand Prix at the Indianapolis Speedway. The young German didn't have the best start, but was able to change his luck and to collect a Championship point.

Sebastian Vettel “It was fantastic, a lot of fun but a longer race than I ever imagined it to be."

"In the end when I saw the chequered flag I was quite relieved. I am quite happy for me and the team who have done a fantastic job. I can only say thank you to all my mechanics and engineers who were supporting me.”

BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen was very happy with the performance of Vettel, but Robert Kubica will return to his cockpit after another medical check-up before the French Grand Prix. Theissen said: "I am happy for Sebastian and the team that he has scored a point for us in his maiden Grand Prix. In the first corner he had to learn a lesson the hard way and lost three places. But later he drove a solid race without any mistakes. Robert will have to pass another medical check prior to the next race in Magny-Cours. As soon he has the green light he will be sitting in the race car again.”