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BMW remaining realistic

Mario Theissen has hailed BMW's impressive start to the season, whilst remaining realistic about the team's chances of challenging the top two teams. BMW's motorsport director has witnessed Robert Kubica compete with the likes of Ferrari and McLaren in qualifying and Nick Heidfeld beat Fernando Alonso on track in Bahrain on route to his third fourth place of the season. However, it's one step at a time as far as he is concerned.

"We made an excellent start to the season, but we need to remain realistic," Theissen said.

"As things stand, there is still a gap between us and Ferrari and McLaren.

"Nick's overtaking move on Fernando Alonso in a straight fight during the Bahrain GP was a great moment, and it has surprised us slightly as well that we've been able to put the favourites under this kind of pressure so soon.

"Needless to say, we will not be resting on our laurels, but it is important to take one step at a time. Our primary aim is to secure some podium finishes, but winning our first race is next on the list," he added.

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