Mario Theissen Quotations

So this sort of thing has happened in the past many times with many teams.

I think it will not be realistic to say that we will win a race in 2006. We hope we get as close as possible and you can be sure we will be ready when the chance is there. But you can't plan for a race win.

We start from P8 in the Constructors'. I do not promise podiums or victories this year, but we will put everything in place to make sure we get there.

We start from eighth place in the constructors' championship, any improvement is satisfying and we have to make as big a step as we can. I don't promise you podium finishes for this year or even victories but we will make our mark and put everything in place to close the gap to the top teams and get there.

We will see. So far we look at 2006 and we need the best results we can get. For that reason both drivers get equal chances and we expect results from both and then we will talk about the future.

They are the quickest; they are the most consistent; they were fast even on different strategies.

fixed the car in two and a half hours and did a great job. He can drive with his normal car and no engine change was necessary.

Both will get equal treatment, get equal chances.

I don't promise you podium finishes for this year or even victories but we will make our mark and put everything in place to close the gap to the top teams and get there.

I talked to him (Ralf) on Friday, he was very positive, he wants to get back in the car.