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F1: “We Are a Top Team Now,” Says Theissen
BMW boss believes his outfit is one of the sport’s “big three” alongside Ferrari and McLaren.
RACER & autosport.com  | http://www.racer.com/speedtv  |  Posted April 15, 2008   Munich, Germany
Theissen with driver Nick Heidfeld: despite having yet to win, BMW currently leads the constructor's championship. (LAT Photo)

BMW’s progress so far in the 2008 campaign and its status as current leader of the Formula 1 constructor’s championship ahead of McLaren and Ferrari have led team boss Mario Theissen to say the sport’s pecking order has changed.

“Let me put it this way - last year we were the third power after the two top teams Ferrari and McLaren-Mercedes,” Theissen told F1’s official website. "Now, after three races, we are one of the three top teams - this is a significant difference."

BMW has been on the podium in all three races this year, including runner-up results in Australia and Malaysia, but the squad’s maiden win remains elusive. Perhaps for that reason, Theissen says the team can’t yet be considered a title contender.

"This is our goal, but for a substantiated prognosis, it's still too early," he continued. "The race in Barcelona will see all the teams operating with a modified aero package and this can lead to a change in the pecking order.

"Since the launch of the F1.08 we have not only added pace to the car, but in those eight weeks since the launch to the season opener in Australia, we have learned more than in a whole season. Looking back it was a very prolific and highly motivating period."
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