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There is one aspect the BMW Sauber F1 Team attaches even more importance to than engine power, efficient aerodynamics or a competitive top speed: safety. Robert Kubica's accident in Canada demonstrated the fact that the BMW Sauber F1.07 is an extremely safe working environment.
The Pole survived his massive crash in Montreal without suffering any serious injuries and was back behind the wheel having missed just one race.
"We did a great job building a safe car, and that demonstrates that Formula 1 is not only about speed but that every single component is examined minutely, and everybody is making a big effort," says Robert.
For Willy Rampf, the BMW Sauber F1 Team's Technical Director, safety starts as early as during the designing of the car.
"Safety is the single most important consideration in our development programme. It is paramount. We supplement the FIA's requirements with an additional safety factor," reveals the Technical Director, explaining the F1.07's high safety standards. "Components are not designed to merely withstand the minimum load but include safety reserves to ensure that the combined loads encountered in a massive accident like Robert's do not lead to structural failures." |
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