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BMW Sauber launches F1.07

BMW Sauber has launched its 2007 challenger in Valencia early Tuesday morning. The launch is a landmark in the team's history as it is the first real BMW-Sauber. The colours practically stay the same whereas some innovative aerodynamic features have been introduced.

The newly developed nose is substantially shorter than on the F1.06. The entry ducts for cooling air are larger and form part of the new cooling concept, which is supposed to integrate better into the overall concept of the car and provides increased air-flow. The rear of the F1.07 is slimmer and lower. Due to stricter crash impact regulations, the rear crash-element is much bigger. Because of the higher position of the car's nose, the wishbones run towards at a more significant angle than in the 2006 edition.

Having exceeded expectations by finishing fifth in the championship last year, BMW Mario Theissen believes the BMW Sauber F1.07 is a step closer to the top teams. The team will be doing a shakedown of the car at 13.00 (CET) on the 'Circuit de la Comunitat' in Valencia.

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