After the trials and tests of the much-concluded Spanish Grand Prix
BMW Sauber is aiming for a fault-free Monaco race. The team believes that the problems they caused early retirement Nick Heidfeld at Barcelona in particular those resulting failed pitstop resolved. While team-mate Robert Kubica crossed the line fourth in Barcelona to collect five points
Heidfeld’s race ended on lap 46 after his F1.07 ‘s gearbox failed. The German Formula One racing driver in the BMW Sauber had previously suffered a near-disastrous pit stop which saw him leave the pits with the band gun still attached to his right-front wheel and the wheel flying into the path of a Toyota mechanic. “We have succeeded at the bottom of the gearbox problem in Barcelona to get to the race day was over
and corrective measures have been used during the test in Paul Ricard
” said BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen. Theissen added: “We’ve also fostered by the failure of Nick’s pit stop-up and lessons learned for future incidents. For us in Monte Carlo is a case of scoring a faultless weekend and further cementing our third place in the constructors’ championship standings. “In France last week testing the BMW Sauber has looked promising around Paul Ricard 2D SC configuration
designed to mimic the curves of Monaco. BMW Sauber by more than 250 rounds of the abridged version of the track
and tester Timo Glock clocking the eighth fastest time on Tuesday and Kubica finishing fourth on Wednesday. The F1.07 has experienced extensive aerodynamic modifications for the high-downforce Monte Carlo race and will include a new front axle designed to deal with the street circuit unusually tight corners. The team pool of engineers focus not only on the BMW catalytic converter
but also on crucial auto parts. Another plus for the German-Swiss team that both cars will be equipped with fresh and powerful V8 engines. The engines are considered a bonus for Monaco
which is considered one of the most demanding circuits at lower engine speeds. BMW Sauber is currently third place in the constructors’ championship standings on 23 points
26 behind second-placed Ferrari and 12 ahead of Renault
the nearest rival.Another confidence in Formula One team Toyota. The Japanese racing team expects a return to form in the Monaco Grand Prix next weekend. After a disappointing start to the season
Toyota hopes that the recent revision of the TF107 will allow them to add to their current state of just five points. The forest of the car had been revisions in the last round in Barcelona
where neither Ralf Schumacher or Jarno Trulli finished. “Our car has improved
even if it was not clear from my results in qualifying or the race
but we still have work to do and we will push hard for a better result in Monaco
” said Schumacher. Trulli added: “We were strong in qualifying and it was particularly encouraging to see we had the same fuel strategy as the leading cars
so we have in power a step forward. When we returned to the reliability we showed at the start of the season to get to Monaco a positive weekend for us. “The factors that determine performance in Monaco are completely different from all other races
” said Pascal Vasselon
the team of senior general chassis manager. “Engine power and aerodynamics are less important in Monaco than elsewhere so you’re left with tires and drivers as key factors.” Vasselon adds: “In Spain the new aero package worked well
it gave us two or three extra tenths as expected
“he added. “We were not able to clearly demonstrate this in the race but Jarno lap in qualifying
we found an improvement made
especially considering we had a fuel similar strategy to the front of cars. In Monaco we have on this show in the race and get back in the points. “Apart
the Monaco race weekend will be an additional logistical test for Formula One tire supplier Bridgestone offer. “You
have as much grip as possible and teams will drive their cars with a maximum downforce set-up
” says Kees van de Grint
Bridgestone’s head of track engineering operations. “Traction is crucial to an acceleration of so many corners
but you have to be careful as understeer is not desirable with so much Armco about.” Bridgestone will bring 2
200 Bridgestone Potenza Formula One tires and 650 tires Bridgestone Potenza GP2 Series the event. The weight of the tires inflated to Formula One racing alone amounts to 22
000 kilograms. In addition there are eight fitting machines and eight balancing machines used to adjust and balance the tires on the rims by the teams. “In times of competition was very difficult with the schedule the way it is in Monaco
” said Van de Grint. “You would make your conclusions from walking on the track on Thursday
but when the track could be very different when you next ran on it on Saturday. This year is not that difficult
but this is definitely a track that rewards those drivers with experience and common sense. “He added
” Monaco is not as difficult as it could in terms of logistics. It’s a street circuit so of course it’s different from operating out of a purpose-built facility but we have a good position and everything seems to work. Of course there is a greater distance between the motor and the mounting area than in other places
but the sacrifice of a longer walk is worth it if you’re in a destination as fabulous as Monaco. “
Bmw error-free Monaco Weekend Goals
