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Heikki Kovalainen (FIN) McLaren MP4-23, Bahrain F1 Grand Prix, Sakhir, Bahrain, 4-6th, April, 2008

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Formula 1 » Fifth on tough day puts Heikki level with Lewis.

Monday, 7th April 2008

Fastest lap hints that all may not yet be lost for Woking-based squad as they begin their search for speed over F1's three-week break.

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“Heikki's race was hampered by understeer,” the 60-year-old stated, “which we systematically dialled out to a level which allowed him to set the fastest lap during the closing stages of the race. We will continue to work hard in Woking, Brixworth and Stuttgart to make sure we are well-prepared for the start of the European races.”

“Heikki had a reasonable speed only towards the end of the race,” added Mercedes-Benz Motorsport Vice-President Norbert Haug, summarising it as ‘a day to forget'. “The only positive point is that the top five in the drivers' championship are within five points and the top three in the constructors' ranking within two points.

“Congratulations to Ferrari on the first one-two victory and to BMW Sauber on their lead in the championship. We will now focus on the start of the European season in Barcelona in three weeks' time and will increase our efforts to be up front there.”

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