BMW F1.08 Unveiled

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New BMW Sauber �a big step forward�Sauber have presented the car they hope will finally put them on the
top step of the podium this year, following their strong 2007 showing.
The wraps came off the F1.08 at BMW�s Munich facility on Monday, with
team principal Mario Theissen declaring it a major advance on its
predecessor.

�It includes everything we have learnt and
experienced in the first two years - it will be a big step forward
again,� said Theissen, who led BMW Sauber to second place in the 2007
constructors� championship.

The team scored points in every race
last season and in the F1.08 Theissen hopes they now have the equipment
to challenge the likes of Ferrari and McLaren for 2008 race victories.
�We are confident we can turn the battle in front into a battle of more
than two teams,� he added.

BMW Sauber are retaining their 2007
race line-up of Nick Heidfeld and Robert Kubica for the coming season
and both the German and the Pole are optimistic of making more podium
appearances, perhaps even on the middle step.

�It is generally very difficult to define expectations and make forecasts, but 
I
hope that our plan works out and we are able to win our first race in
2008,� said Heidfeld. �I expect us to move forward in all areas -
particularly as far as reliability is concerned - and to learn from our
mistakes. This development process is essential in what we�re trying to
achieve.�

Kubica added: �I will also be looking to achieve
greater consistency in my results during my second full season in
Formula One. Retirements and that crash in Canada - which also
prevented me from starting in the USA - cost me points in 2007. We all
need to take further steps forward in 2008 and make maximum use of
every opportunity that presents itself.�

Among the changes on
the new BMW machine are significant revisions to the car�s
aerodynamics, its rear suspension and its engine packaging. Following
Monday�s launch, which will include some demonstration laps by driver
Nick Heidfeld inside BMW�s new car delivery centre, the F1.08 will be
flown to Valencia in Spain, where it will make its testing debut on
Tuesday.

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