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BMW Sauber F1 Team - Test in Barcelona - Day one

17-11-2008 Press Release
Test in Barcelona.

November 17th – 19th 2008
Day one – Monday

Weather conditions: Sunny all day.

Temperature: Air: 6 – 17 °C, Track: 10 – 22 °C

Number of drivers participating: 17 from 9 teams

Fastest lap overall: Takuma Sato (Scuderia Toro Rosso) 1:20.763 min

Circuit length: 4.655 km

Robert Kubica
Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.08B-03 / BMW 86/9
Test kilometres today: 261 km (56 laps)
Fastest lap: 1:22.341 min

Christian Klien
Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.08B-06 / BMW 86/9 with KERS
Test kilometres today: 243 km (52 laps)
Fastest lap: 1:22.883 min

Programme:
Today the BMW Sauber F1 Team carried out testing with two F1.08B interim cars featuring a modified 2008 chassis with some of the bodywork complying to the 2009 regulations. In addition, Christian Klien’s car was fitted with BMW’s own KERS device. During the first of three test days in Barcelona the team’s main goal was to collect data in preparation for the 2009 season. Both drivers tried different mechanical and aerodynamic solutions as well as sampling first impressions of the 2009 slick tyres. “We are gaining more and more experience with the KERS system,” commented Klien, “but we still have a lot of work to do to fine-tune the system.”

What comes next:
The BMW Sauber F1 Team will continue testing in Barcelona for two more days. Tomorrow Robert Kubica will again be at the wheel of the BMW Sauber F1.08B, along with Nick Heidfeld. On Wednesday Nick Heidfeld and Christian Klien will be on duty.
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BMW Sauber F1 Team - Test in Barcelona - Day two

11-18-2008 Press Release

Test in Barcelona.



November 17th – 19th 2008
Day two – Tuesday


Weather conditions: Overcast all day.

Temperature: Air: 7 – 14 °C, Track: 8 – 15 °C

Number of drivers participating: 16 from 9 teams

Fastest lap overall: Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull Racing) 1:19.751 min

Circuit length: 4.655 km


Robert Kubica
Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.08B-03 / BMW 86/9
Test kilometres today: 354 km (76 laps)
Fastest lap: 1:21.521 min

Nick Heidfeld
Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.08B-06 / BMW 86/9 KERS
Test kilometres today: 378 km (81 laps)
Fastest lap: 1:22.945 min


Programme:
Today the BMW Sauber F1 Team again concentrated on development work with the 2009 season in sight. Both test cars were interim cars based on the F1.08 with some aerodynamic components complying with the 2009 regulations. Robert Kubica and Nick Heidfeld completed 76 and 81 laps (354 and 378 kms) respectively, tyres and reliability being the main focus of today’s work. “Of course we loose a lot of downforce compared to the 2008 car,” Kubica explained the effect of the new rules governing aerodynamics. “But because we are back from grooved to slick tyres, we have substantially more grip in slow corners. So with some more development I don’t think there will be too big a difference between the 2009 and 2008 cars.”


What comes next:
Tomorrow Nick Heidfeld and Christian Klien will be on duty for the BMW Sauber F1 Team. More evaluation work with the F1.08B cars is scheduled.
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Klien says latest BMW F1 car is ugliest he has seen

LONDON, Nov 18 (Reuters) - BMW-Sauber test driver Christian Klien said the interim Formula One car being tried out by the team in Spain this week was the ugliest he had seen.
The German manufacturer on Monday ran two modified 2008 cars on slick tyres and with some of the bodywork conforming to the 2009 regulations, a high and narrow rear wing along with a wide and low front end.
Klien's car was also fitted with the new KERS (kinetic energy recovery system) device that is being introduced next year.
"To me, for the moment, it's the worst Formula One car I have ever seen. It just doesn't fit together," the Austrian told the autosport.com website after the first day at Barcelona's Circuit de Catalunya.
"But we will get used to it. There will be a lot of modifications until the first race in March."
BMW-Sauber, who finished third overall this year, are due to launch their 2009 car in Valencia on Jan. 20.
"It drives quite well, actually," said Klien of the hybrid version. "There are still quite a few improvements coming over the winter. Basically it's quite a lot less downforce but with the slick tyres it compensates quite a lot."
Klien said the rule changes would slow lap times and pose a new challenge for drivers.
"Even with these aerodynamics it's still not possible to drive right behind another car," he said. "We will see in the first few races. It's more of a problem to not knock off the front wing at the first corner."

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BMW Sauber F1 Team - Test in Barcelona - Day three

19-11-2008 Press Release

Test in Barcelona.



November 17th – 19th 2008
Day three – Wednesday


Weather conditions: Sunny all day.

Temperature: Air: 7 – 18 °C, Track: 9 – 23 °C

Number of drivers participating: 13 of 9 teams

Fastest lap overall: Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull Racing) 1:19.295 min

Circuit length: 4.655 km


Nick Heidfeld
Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.08B-03 / BMW 86/9
Test kilometres today: 494 km (106 laps)
Fastest lap: 1:21.592 min

Christian Klien
Chassis / engine: BMW Sauber F1.08B-06 / BMW 86/9 KERS
Test kilometres today: 410 km (88 laps)
Fastest lap: 1:21.534 min


Programme:
Again the BMW Sauber F1 Team concentrated on evaluation work with the F1.08B interim car. Based on a 2008 chassis with some aerodynamic components complying with the 2009 regulations, the two cars ran for 106 and 88 laps respectively. Christian Klien again drove the car equipped with BMW’s own KERS system, working on the setup of the Kinetic Energy Recovery System. Just before the end of the morning session he had a minor off caused by a hydraulic-related problem in the drivetrain. After repairs he was able to resume testing duties following the lunch break.

Nick Heidfeld today was at the wheel of the BMW Sauber F1.08B without KERS, working on reliability as well as trying different solutions for the mechanical and aerodynamic setup with the 2009 season in mind. While getting used to the slick tyres he also had the chance to collect data on the all-new power-adjustable front wing. “Definitely the slick tyres provide more grip than the 2008 grooved tyres,” Heidfeld said. “On the other hand we have to start from zero by learning how the slick tyres heat up and for how many laps they deliver optimum performance.”


What comes next:
The BMW Sauber F1 Team will continue winter testing in Jerez, where two sessions – December 9th to 11th and 15th to 17th – will conclude the 2008 season.
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