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BMW targets first victory in 2008

The BMW Sauber F1 team can look back at a strong season in Formula 1. The team clearly had the best car behind the McLaren and Ferrari and claimed 101 points in the 2007 F1 season. In 2008 BMW's target in Formula One will go up one level as BMW's director of motor racing, Dr. Mario Theissen, has said the team eyes its first victory next season.

Looking back at the 2007 Formula 1 season Mario Theissen has said he is pleased with the team's result. He told Credit Suisse eMagazine: "For our second season, we set ourselves a minimum target of fourth place. By coming third, we've gone one step better. According to the official statistics, it's actually second place after the fine handed out to McLaren-Mercedes. But we're realistic. We know there were still four cars in front of us that are faster. We want to beat them on the track too."

But for next year the team hopes to take another step up on the podium. "We want to win our first race next year, and I hope that ultimately it'll be more than just one victory," said Theissen. "But we also know how difficult that'll be, because both Ferrari and McLaren-Mercedes have been at the top for many years now and they obviously have a head start in terms of experience. Getting one up on those two teams will be a hard nut to crack."

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