"In the early stages of the season we had excellent reliability and
strong pace, consequently, with seven races contested, I unexpectedly
held the championship lead," says Robert, who had 42 points to his
tally after the seventh race of the season. McLaren's Lewis Hamilton
and Ferrari's Felipe Massa - his closest rivals at that point in time -
had each scored five points less.
"I secured a total of seven podium finishes and scored points in 14
races," adds the Pole. "All things considered it was a good season. It
goes without saying that I am very happy that I was able to give the
BMW Sauber F1 Team its maiden GP win."
When it comes to the 2009 season, Robert hopes to perform at the same
level as in 2008 - to maintain this level throughout the entire season.
"Doing as well will be anything but easy as we will have to cope with a
large number of challenges next year," admits the 23-year old. "My task
will be to give my very best and to avoid making mistakes. The rest is
not really in my hands."
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