Going into the Bahrain Grand Prix it was accepted that information technology would be another tough weekend for BMW Sauber. Malaysia and Prc proved across a doubt that the F1.09 was not where the team had expected it and in fact it is not a top 12 car.

That said Friday practise started surprisingly well when using the super soft compound tires. Later on gratis exercise ane both Heidfeld and Kubica sabbatum 2d and tertiary on the time charts, but unfortunately that didn't terminal and by the end of costless practice session 2 and Saturday morning practice, the car was again over a second a lap off the pace.

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When information technology came time for qualifying Sat afternoon, the best the team could hope for would be decent placings in Q2, just not good enough to make it through to the concluding 10 pole shootout. This scenario was exactly what happened as Robert Kubica qualified 13th and Nick Heidfeld qualified 14th.

With these starting positions and the ability to now cull how much fuel they would carry the pit strategy for both drivers was fuel the cars heavy and go for a one stopper. While the front runners would exist lighter on fuel Kubica and Heidfeld would be able to stay out longer and hopefully gain a few positions as a result. This strategy has worked for Heidfeld in the past, but there is ever the danger of existence involved in a first corner or first lap incident starting so far dorsum. Both drivers got off to a good start, but were bitten by the commencement lap incident and both had to pit before the race was 2 laps long for new front noses.

Running expressionless last but for Nakajima in the Williams, loaded with fuel and using the slower just longer lasting medium chemical compound tires spelled the end of whatsoever promise of making upwards any positions at all. Mid race Nakajima retired leaving both Heidfeld and Kubica to bring up the rear finishing 18th and 19th a lap down.

In two weeks time at the next grand prix in Barcelona BMW Sauber will innovate their first major aero update for the car. This will include a more efficient diffuser also as major improvement to the overall aerodynamics of the car. Once this update is in place we will get a much amend idea of how competitive the motorcar volition exist, only proceed in mind all updates to any team are untested due to the in flavour testing ban.

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