"On track, the biggest challenge is getting the last chicane before the pits just right. You can have a perfect lap all the way round but, if you hit those kerbs badly, it will
throw you off."
BMW Sauber – Nick Heidfeld (#9), Robert Kubica (#10):
Although beaten to 'best of the rest' status by circuit specialist
Giancarlo Fisichella in Monaco, BMW Sauber duo Nick Heidfeld and Robert Kubica arrive at the Canadian Grand Prix full of confidence.
Both will be aiming to add to their points totals and further strengthen the team's third place in the constructors' championship, having scored points in every race so far this season.
"Last year, we crossed the Atlantic in fifth place in the standings but, in 2007, we will be arriving in Canada as the third best team," motorsport director Mario Theissen stresses, "In 2006, we were only able to take two points away from the pair of races in North America, and this is something we are naturally looking to improve on, aiming to collect as many points as possible on the back of our good result in Monaco in order to further strengthen our position in the championship."
Like most drivers, Heidfeld is a fan of the Canadian race, citing the 'unmistakable atmosphere' and 'special character' of the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, but also admitting that the hustle and bustle of metropolitan Montreal is much to his liking.
"I like the city a lot," he reveals, "There is always a great atmosphere there and the people get really excited about the grand prix. I usually travel to Montreal a few days before the race and have time to do some shopping in the city. I also like to stop by at a few galleries in the old part of town - Patricia and I have several pictures at home which I bought there."
Team-mate Robert Kubica was still the team's reserve when the
F1 circus visited Canada in 2006, so has yet to race there, but was almost instantly quick when carrying out third driver duties on Friday.
