Mario Theissen
Mario Theissen
Mario Theissenis the former BMW Motorsport Director and was team principal of BMW Sauber, the company's Formula One team from 2005 until 2009, when BMW sold the team back to Peter Sauber...
chance close hope plan possible race ready realistic sure win
I think it will not be realistic to say that we will win a race in 2006. We hope we get as close as possible and you can be sure we will be ready when the chance is there. But you can't plan for a race win.
basis run soon tunnel wind
The wind tunnel is outstanding and we want to run it on a multiple-shift basis as soon as possible.
talked wants
I talked to him (Ralf) on Friday, he was very positive, he wants to get back in the car.
possible
I think it could be possible but in the end it's a sport.
asset experience
His experience will be an important asset to us.
agreement ahead cleared confident formula future obviously questions year
Formula One is obviously in a transitional phase, but I am very confident that the questions over the sport's future will be cleared up this year and that we will come to an agreement so that Formula One can go ahead in peace.
along beyond biggest crucial engines grand races start switch technical terms toes
In terms of the technical regulations, the switch from V10 to V8 engines is the biggest change. Along with all the other engine manufacturers, that is going to keep us on our toes beyond the start of the season. In the first grand prix races in particular, reliability will play a crucial role.
happened past sort
So this sort of thing has happened in the past many times with many teams.
close finishes gap mark promise teams top victories year
I don't promise you podium finishes for this year or even victories but we will make our mark and put everything in place to close the gap to the top teams and get there.
close finishes gap mark possible promise top victories year
I think it could be possible but in the end it's a sport. I don't promise you podium finishes or victories this year but we'll make our mark and put everything in place to close the gap to the top teams.
car change drive engine fixed great half hours normal
fixed the car in two and a half hours and did a great job. He can drive with his normal car and no engine change was necessary.
fast
They are the quickest; they are the most consistent; they were fast even on different strategies.
achieve following hard impressed major performance progress recent success worked
We have been following Robert's progress and are very impressed by his performance in recent years. He has worked hard to achieve his success without major support.
difficult initial nick pleased
We are very pleased that Nick will be with us in what will undoubtedly be a difficult initial phase,