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Heidfeld inspired by Olympic Games
By BMW Sauber F1 Team August 7 2008
This Friday, the 2008 Summer Olympics will get underway in Beijing. BMW Sauber F1 Team driver Nick Heidfeld is fascinated by this major sports event - although motor racing isn't part of the programme .
"For me, the Olympics are something very special," says Nick, who regrets that he doesn't have the chance of being a part of them himself as motor racing isn't an Olympic discipline. Nonetheless, the German would love to be an Olympian and battle it out for medals. "That's something I'd really like to experience," admits the German.

Should participation in the Olympics ever come into question, this could only be the case after the end of Nick's career as a racing driver. Furthermore, it would be in a discipline you can succeed in even "at a relatively high age," adds Nick. Several times, the 31-year old has tested his skills as a marksman, but to date, he admits he hasn't quite made it to the Olympic standard. "For me, the discipline wouldn't be of major importance. It's just about being a part of this fantastic event."

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