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BMW to debut multi-level diffuser in Turkey

The BMW Sauber team faced another difficult weekend in Monaco; after three days of action through the streets of the principality the Hilwil-based outfit was left empty-handed, although for the upcoming Turkish Grand Prix the squad will introduce a brand-new multi-level diffuser in a bid to help its drivers close the gap to those at the front of the field. 

Team boss Mario Theissen does not make a secret of the view that the current season has been one of disappointment thus far, having scored just six points - an average of only one point per race - in comparison to its sum of 52 this time last year. "After three years, in which we have always achieved and even surpassed our goals, this is the first setback," Dr. Theissen admitted. "We have to put this behind us and we will do. After all, the very same team in Munich and Hinwil is responsible for the BMW Sauber F1 team's consistent improvement since its formation (in 2006); the same team gave us our first pole position and put us on the very top of the podium. As a result, everyone is ready and motivated for the fight ahead, as we strive to return to the top." 

Next weekend's Turkish Grand Prix will see BMW introduce a number of upgrades, as the team principal continued to explain: "At the next race in Istanbul we will line up with another new development package; we will use a multi-level diffuser for the first time - we are convinced that this will be another step in the right direction."

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