The BMW-Sauber team started the race as championship leader but knew very well that this position would no longer be theirs about 1 hour and 30 minutes later. Indeed, the German team let Ferrari pull ahead by delivering a slightly more disappointing race than usual.<\/p>\n
As evidence, no podium and only the 5 points from Robert Kubica’s 4th place, who was still in the rhythm of the top three. Heidfeld reached the edge of the points after a penalty that ruined his race. He was, according to the team, forced to stop for refueling, but at the same time, the safety car was deployed due to Kovalainen’s accident.<\/p>\n
Robert Kubica – 4th:<\/b><\/p>\n
\u00ab Today we had a very good race pace. Unfortunately, I lost a position at the start. Nonetheless, at the checkered flag, our gap with the leaders was only five seconds. \u00bb<\/p>\n
\u00ab If someone had told me this yesterday, I wouldn’t have believed it. I hope Heikki Kovalainen is okay. When I passed by the accident site, the car was in a strange position. The FIA makes great efforts in terms of single-seater safety. Therefore, we owe the organization all our gratitude. \u00bb<\/p>\n
Nick Heidfeld – 9th:<\/b><\/p>\n
\u00ab At the start, I managed to gain the two positions I wanted to gain. It’s very positive at that level. Then, I was unlucky since I stopped at the pits to make my stop and the safety car intervened. All stops are prohibited during its presence on the track. \u00bb<\/p>\n
\u00ab So I tried to save as much fuel as possible and delay my stop but in the end, it was either run out of fuel or get a penalty. \u00bb<\/p>\n
Mario Theissen – BMW Motorsport Director:<\/b><\/p>\n
\u00ab First of all, we are all relieved to see that after his accident, Heikki Kovalainen was doing quite well. Robert Kubica lost a position at the start but was very close to Lewis Hamilton at the first corner. He was almost as close to Hamilton when he crossed the finish line. \u00bb<\/p>\n
\u00ab In the case of Nick Heidfeld, the safety car ruined our strategy. We were forced to stop him, and we received a 10-second penalty. \u00bb<\/p>\n
\u00ab Regarding the team, we scored fewer points than usual, but we delivered good performances throughout the weekend without technical issues. \u00bb<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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