Modifications on the way for new BMW

Nick Heidfeld spent the final day of testing here at the Valencia circuit behind the wheel of the BMW Sauber F1.07B where he continued working on the systems based on the 2008 rules. Just like yesterday, the German driver had a limited program and completed just thirty nine laps to record the ninth best time overall.

Meanwhile, teammate Robert Kubica worked on the set-up of the F1.08 and the team was able to find some settings that are favorable to the new car. Robert also completed some long-runs and finished sixth overall after a total of eighty six laps.

“In terms of reliability the F1.08 is already very good," said Technical Director Willy Rampf. “We have covered numerous laps without any noteworthy problems to date. As far as performance is concerned, we are at the start of a comprehensive development phase. We have analyzed the data from the test drives so far and identified the potential areas concerned."

“By the next test in Barcelona the car will already have received some relevant modifications. Following that, we will be using new components in all the other tests up to the start of the season. We have set ourselves an internal target which we aim to meet by Melbourne, and I am confident we will achieve that."

The BMW Sauber F1 Team will be testing in Barcelona from February 1 to 3.