As BMW Motorsport Director, Mario Theissen is responsible for all racing projects at BMW. His enthusiasm is well founded. Technical Director Willy Rampf is responsible for developing the BMW Sauber F1.08 in Hinwil. It is very important to him that his team is motivated. Nick has been a permanent fixture in the BMW Sauber F1 Team since 2006. This year marks his ninth F1 season – and he is hungry for success. Robert stormed onto the Formula One scene. From the start of his career, the first Pole in the elite class has impressed with his fighting spirit. Within a short time, the BMW Sauber F1 Team has rocketed into the leading group of Formula One teams. We retrace the team’s route to the top. BMW’s success is not limited to Formula One. Touring cars and Formula BMW series are also cornerstones of the commitment to racing. Peter Sauber has been a defining figure in Swiss motorsport. Even before 2006, his team in Hinwil was catching the eye on the Formula One scene. A team is only as strong as its partners: in 2008, the BMW Sauber F1 Team can once again count on the support of well-known companies.