The BMW Sauber F1 Team realises the importance of continuity and will,
therefore, be contesting the 2008 FIA Formula One World Championship with German
driver Nick Heidfeld (30) and Robert Kubica (22) from Poland.
source: bmw-sauber.com
BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen:
"Both Nick and
Robert have delivered very strong performances in the course of
this season. They have played a decisive role in enabling the BMW Sauber F1 Team
to firmly establish itself as the third best team in Formula One. Forty two
world championship points plus two podium places says everything about Nick's
achievements.
Thanks to his extensive experience he is making a substantial
contribution to the progress of the team. For Robert, 2007 is his first full
season in the top echelon of motor sport. In his brief Formula One career so far
he has established himself as equal to Nick. He is extremely fast and, for
somebody so young, already has a very sound understanding of technical matters.
Robert is a rough diamond we want to polish up into a winning driver. With this
strong driver team we are in an excellent position."
Nick Heidfeld:
"For me it was always clear that I wanted to continue driving for the BMW Sauber
F1 Team, and I never doubted that would be the case. It is tremendous being able
to help build up a new team and doing my bit for it. When I look at the progress
we have made over the last two years, it's an incredible incentive for me.
Personally I have high sporting ambitions and I am certain I can achieve them
with the BMW Sauber F1 Team."
Robert Kubica:
"I have now been in Formula One for just over one year and have gathered a
great deal of experience. Even so, I am learning new things every day and making
steady progress. We now have to concentrate on achieving our ambitious common
goals, and I'm confident that the team will be able to give me all the necessary
tools that I need to reward them for their renewed trust."
With regard to signing a test and reserve driver, an announcement will be
made at a later stage.