Another one of Formula One's domino's fell onMonday as BMW-Sauber confirmed both Robert Kubica and Nick Heidfeldwould return with the team in 2009.
" N7 C, `8 b& w- `9 QThe German manufacturer, currently third in the constructorschampionship, says it has opted for "continuity" adding that ChristianKlien will also return as the team's test driver.
8 ?6 G1 |6 i, U+ L' o1 g"We see Nick and Robert as a strong driver pairing and Christian as an experienced test driver," said team boss Mario Theissen.
7 e% H3 Y0 l) j2 L% X; d"We are in no doubt that we will again achieve our ambitious aims with them in the team's fourth year". www2.tvboxnow.com, k0 `1 J* j; Q
Kubica has had a solid season for the team, scoring his first careerpole and victory. However, since the British Grand Prix, he has justtwo podium results compared to four to start the season. www2.tvboxnow.com% H' P; F8 P0 Z& ^
Heidfeld's future was a lot less certain. Despite four second placefinishes and 10 point scoring finishes in 15 races, the German hasstruggled in qualifying this year. His average starting position is 8thand he's been outqualified by his teammate 12-3.
: e8 X) R( @8 e d( ~www2.tvboxnow.comThe announcement also puts to rest reports that BMW-Sauber wereconsidering making a run for Fernando Alonso in 2009. The Spaniard isbelieved to be considering his options for next year with Honda andRenault now looking like the two most obvious options available for him.9 z' g; G" o8 c! h, O
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早前傳聞Alsonso過BMW
" m! v% b$ w! }: b7 X% X但BMW分天表示會繼續用兩位車手Robert Kubica and Nick Heidfeld, f" [& u6 q! {6 ]; i" V
咁Alonso會否真的去Honda還是另找車隊還是留在威龍呢? |