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Theissen delighted with BMW duo

Sunday 20th April 2008

BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen has paid tribute to the team's two drivers, Nick Heidfeld and Robert Kubica.

BMW have made an incredible start to the 2008 campaign by picking up three podium finishes in the opening three races.

Kubica finished second and third in Malaysia and Bahrain respectively while Heidfeld scored a second-place finish in the season opener in Australia.

The Hinwel-based team are sitting pretty at the top of the Constructors' standings, and Theissen is quick to hail the Heidfeld and Kubica.

"He (Heidfeld) has seamlessly followed on from last year's great performances", Theissen said.

"Nick is hard to beat, recognises opportunities, and knows how to take advantage of them.

"Robert is back to his old self. He is throwing the car round the turns again. We can expect great things from him too."