However, Theissen is careful at not drawing any premature conclusions, with much work to be done before reaching a level at par with the two top teams, McLaren and Ferrari.

"But the way we have opted for is the right one," he insisted. "Furthermore, we have not yet tapped our car's full potential. Therefore, I'm confident that we will be able to achieve the goal we've set ourselves for the 2008 season: to close the gap to the top teams and to secure our maiden Grand Prix win."

"Everybody is working hard to help us realise this goal, at the racetrack, during testing, as well as in Munich and Hinwil," Theissen concluded.

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Source: BMW Sauber