High aerodynamic efficiency is the key to fast lap times at Turkey - Rampf

During the summer break, the BMW Sauber F1 Team has further improved the F1.07. This is, however, only one of the reasons why Willy Rampf expects a "good showing on the part of our team" at the Turkish GP.

"In our recent races we were very strong and have further improved the F1.07, and so I anticipate another good showing on the part of our team," says the team's Technical Director prior to the first appearance of the BMW Sauber F1 Team after the three-week summer break.

When Nick Heidfeld and Robert Kubica enter the Grand Prix in Turkey, the youngest circuit on the race calendar awaits them. "The Istanbul Park offers everything you need for an interesting circuit," adds Rampf. "It has slow sections that demand good traction, but there is also the notorious Turn 8, for example, which consists of four parts but is taken in one line at around 250 km/h," the Technical Director of the BMW Sauber F1 Team continues.

As usual, the circuit layout determines the set-up of the BMW Sauber F1.07 cars, as Rampf confirms. "Due to long, partly uphill straights, the choice on this circuit is for a medium downforce level. High aerodynamic efficiency is the key to fast lap times. On account of its various corner combinations, the Istanbul Park is a challenging track from a driver's point of view and calls for precise handling."