Post by blacktulip on May 2, 2009 17:13:54 GMT
BMW Sauber expects a 'significant' improvement in its pace when it introduces a swathe of upgrades for the Spanish Grand Prix, but with so many of its rivals doing likewise, the team is unsure whether its development efforts will pay off.
Technical director Willy Rampf explained that major aerodynamic changes were on the cards as last year's third-best team tried to get out of its current lower midfield position.
"The nose section, more deeply undercut sidepods and the rear wing are all totally new," he said.
"Added to which, modifications have also been made to the front wing, engine cover and underbody. We expect these improvements to significantly reduce our lap times.
"Of course, we know that the other teams will also have made modifications to their cars for Barcelona.
"However, we expect to be able to close the gap to our rivals.
;D
Technical director Willy Rampf explained that major aerodynamic changes were on the cards as last year's third-best team tried to get out of its current lower midfield position.
"The nose section, more deeply undercut sidepods and the rear wing are all totally new," he said.
"Added to which, modifications have also been made to the front wing, engine cover and underbody. We expect these improvements to significantly reduce our lap times.
"Of course, we know that the other teams will also have made modifications to their cars for Barcelona.
"However, we expect to be able to close the gap to our rivals.
;D