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Heidfeld's gearbox problems solved

BMW has solved Nick Heidfeld's gearbox problems Mario Theissen revealed. Heidfeld was unable to finish last weekend's Spanish Grand Prix due to gearbox problems, but for the upcoming Monaco Grand Prix he should not get worried Theissen said.

Speaking about Heidfeld's gearbox problem BMW's motorsport director Mario Theissen said: "Both our cars are on schedule to receive fresh engines. We haven't had any problems so far this season on the engine side. We managed to get to the bottom of the gearbox problem in Nick's F1.07 in Barcelona before the race day was over, and corrective measures were already being applied during the test in Paul Ricard. We have also worked through Nick's botched-up pit stop and learnt the lessons for any future incidents."

Heidfeld is looking forward to the upcoming race in Monaco. "I'm looking forward to Monaco. Everything about this race is just spectacular: the backdrop with all those yachts, the stars and starlets, the parties, and unfortunately the prices as well. And, of course, the circuit itself.

"You can't really put into words what it's like to drive a F1 race car through the built-up streets. The ratio of narrowness to speed simply defies description, and it's something I really enjoy. Two years ago I came second in Monaco. Last year we had a fault during qualifying, which meant I started from 16th, but still managed to pick up two championship points by finishing seventh. It goes to show that the key thing in Monaco is not to make any mistakes."

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