27-Jul-08: Kubica and BMW Expect Good Things in Hungary

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Welcome to F1 Minute, it’s the 27th July 2008.

With Poland not having it’s own Grand Prix, Robert Kubica is counting Hungary as the nearest thing to his home race. A large number of Polish fans are expected to turn up in Budapest, and Kubica is hoping for their support. He also enjoys the track as it’s where he raced his first Grand Prix in 2006. “As a driver you always have a special relationship with the track where you had your first Grand Prix. However, it is not for these reasons alone that I like this track. For most of the lap you have some steering angle, which means you rarely get a break, and this is made worse by the fact the straights are very short.” Doesn’t sound that much fun to me!

Meanwhile, BMW boss Mario Theissen says he is looking for a podium finish this weekend. “In 2006 the weather turned the race into a cliffhanger, and in 2007 an offensive strategy really put us on our mettle but rewarded us with a podium place. For 2008 the goal is to make it onto the Budapest podium for the third consecutive time.”

That’s all for today, please join me again tomorrow for another F1 Minute.