"No other circuit puts such a strain on the brakes as Montreal and we therefore paid particular attention to optimum cooling. Our one-two victory was not only the reward for the racing team on the track but also for all those people who are responsible for the development of the car in Hinwil and in Munich.”

BMW Sauber F1.08, Monza, September 2008

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“Monza is the only genuine high-speed circuit left in the calendar. We therefore used a low downforce aero package which was deployed exclusively at this venue. The main focus is on reduction of the drag. We accepted a thirty-percent loss of downforce compared with Monaco and used a completely different front wing with only two elements."

"While the Tomcat wings were omitted, there were two additional wings on the monocoque, known internally as Manta Rays, which conducted the air flow optimally over the engine cover and hence improved the effect of the rear wing. The side wings on the engine covers were omitted for reasons of drag."

"The rear wing was very different from the other versions which were used in the course of the season. It had a strikingly small main element and a much bigger flap with serrated Gurney. The synchroniser retainer plates with a clearly defined cutout were striking. They ensured a stable air flow when cornering.”

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