Both Nick Heidfeld and Robert Kubica were able to celebrate a podium place in Australia and Malaysia respectively. Although in Formula One your team-mate is also your fiercest rival, the two drivers do not begrudge each other's success.

"Robert thoroughly deserved it. He drove a super race," Nick commented on Robert's second place in Malaysia. "That is our best team result ever - eleven points. I would prefer Robert to come second rather than any of the others." Robert also denies that the growing success is changing the atmosphere between the team-mates. "Not really for me," says the Pole. "My competitors on track are 21 other drivers, regardless of their team appurtenance."

For BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen, perfect teamwork is one of the most important basic requirements for success in Formula One. "Teamwork is the key to success," he says. "Of course the basis is formed by a competitive technical package, but without a well-integrated, highly motivated team even the best car will not achieve prolonged success."

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