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...
close eighth finishes gap improvement mark promise satisfying start step teams top victories year
We start from eighth place in the constructors' championship, any improvement is satisfying and we have to make as big a step as we can. 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 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.
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.
best both chances drivers equal expect far reason results talk
We will see. So far we look at 2006 and we need the best results we can get. For that reason both drivers get equal chances and we expect results from both and then we will talk about the future.
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.
both equal
Both will get equal treatment, get equal chances.
difficult initial nick pleased
We are very pleased that Nick will be with us in what will undoubtedly be a difficult initial phase,
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.
happened past sort
So this sort of thing has happened in the past many times with many teams.
promise start sure victories
We start from P8 in the Constructors'. I do not promise podiums or victories this year, but we will put everything in place to make sure we get there.
fast
They are the quickest; they are the most consistent; they were fast even on different strategies.
asset experience
His experience will be an important asset to us.
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.