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Solid qualifying performance by BMW drivers

In qualifying for the Belgian Grand Prix Robert Kubica came fifth and Nick Heidfeld seventh. Heidfeld will move up one position because Kubica will have to drop down ten positions on the grid. The Pole stopped on the track in the morning's free practice session due to an engine failure. This happened just after the installation laps, which meant he couldn't do his preparation work for qualifying. The engine, which had already been used on the high speed Monza circuit, is being sent to Munich today to be analysed.

Even though he did well in qualifying Robert Kubica will be disappointed to move back ten position at the grid. He said: "After yesterday's disappointing day, this morning was even more disappointing. We couldn't test anything for qualifying, and unfortunately once you start qualifying you can't touch the car. Also I had to run a bit before starting the show, which is important for qualy three, so that is why we decided to do two runs in the first session and I think this paid off. In summary it was a positive qualifying and tomorrow anything can happen."

Nick Heidfeld was reasonably happy with his qualifying performance. He will line up right behind the two Ferrari and McLaren cars. He commented: "The result is okay. My first lap in the last qualifying session was hampered by yellow flags which were shown after Fernando Alonso's spin. My final lap was all right - not perfect but without mistakes. In Q2 we had a second outing to be on the safe side, but it would have been enough even without it. I think I can improve my position in the race."

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