BMW feels at home in Bahrain - Theissen

Two races, two consecutive second places, a tally of 19 points, second in the Constructors' Championship - the BMW Sauber F1 Team has made a textbook start to the 2008 season. The plan is to continue this positive trend at the Bahrain Grand Prix, as BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen explains.

Mario Theissen: "Our bottom line after the first batch of overseas races looks pretty good: we're very happy with our two second places in Melbourne and Sepang, our first fastest race lap in Malaysia and 19 points in the championship.

"So, after a brief pit stop back home, we will be heading for Bahrain well motivated. We aim to keep up the same level of performance as we've shown so far.

"BMW feels at home in Bahrain, and for good reason: this hypermodern complex also houses the BMW Performance Center with its BMW Driver Training and Formula BMW racing school. Furthermore, BMW enjoys a strong position in the Middle East among the premium carmakers."