"I have a good feeling about new car", the Pole said to F1.pl yesterday in Jerez de la Frontera. "The beginning of winter's testing was much better than last year. We didn't have any major issues. Of course some things could be better but we're working on it. Generally speaking I'm pretty confident, myself."

The man from Cracow admitted that before inaugural GP race at Albert Park F1.09 will be changed. "As always we (BMW Sauber) don't show what we can do. We have still plenty of time to the first race and test shows you in which direction you should go. For sure we'll have new parts in Barcelona and we are going to have some directly in Australia. Our people are working hard to get maximum out of the new car."

Despite few malfunctions which happened to Hinwill-based team in Andalusia Kubica said he's pleased with new car's reliability."It wasn't anything serious. We had tiny issues with the engine yesterday but it wasn't a big deal. If reliability is concerned we're as good as last year."

In Robert's opinion driving on slick with less aero downforce on dry isn't a big deal. On wet track it is much harder however. "Slick's brought more mechanical grip so loosing downforce isn't so perceptible. But on the wet track differences are much bigger. One can clearly feel less downforce, especially on the front axle. In fast corners car is very understeery.

At the end polish BMW's ace applied to superlicense fees. "Everyone knows in what kind of situation we are. None of the drivers is happy with such high prices. Not everyone earn that much as people think. Some divers make big money, some do not. Anyway, as I think, everyone 's paid for superlicenses and that should be the end of topic." he ended.

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