Heidfeld the real No. 1 at BMW

BMW Sauber team boss Mario Theissen maintains that he has employed 'two number one' drivers for the 2006 season. But former grand prix driver Hans-Joachim Stuck, the 55-year-old German who raced 74 times in the 70s, reckons reality at the Hinwil based grand prix team this year will play differently.

He told the German Sport1 publication that 28-year-old Heidfeld – on a new three year team agreement – is BMW's number one when it comes to what will actually happen.

"Nick is German and will probably also stay at the team for longer," Stuck said. "I think Villeneuve is absolutely the right choice, but there will be more emphasis on Nick."