DuPont News, March 18, 2008
BMW Sauber F1 Team Races in Australian Grand Prix
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| Nick Heidfeld claims second place during the season opener. |
The Formula One 2008 season officially started last weekend, with the BMW Sauber F1 Team racing in the Australian Grand Prix at the Albert Park Circuit in Melbourne.
BMW Sauber F1 Team driver Nick Heidfeld secured second place -- the team's maiden podium finish of the season -- and the overall fifth podium for the BMW Sauber F1 Team. Robert Kubica also delivered a strong performance, but was hit by another driver on lap 49, which resulted in his retirement.
"It was a great race and a great result," said Mario Theissen, director, BMW Motorsport. "We had a dose of luck with Nick's second pit stop, but in a race with three safety-car periods, you just need some luck as it always proves to be a strategy gamble."
DuPont sponsors the BMW Sauber F1 Team as its official supplier. For more information on the DuPont/BMW partnership, go to: www.drivenbyscience.dupont.com or contact the Europe, Middle East & Africa marketing and brand team at emea.marketing@che.dupont.com.
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