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BMW SAUBER F1 TEAM - USA GRAND PRIX - DRIVER LINE-UP
Fri Jun 15 17:45:00 CEST 2007 Press Release
After Robert Kubica did not get the green light from the FIA Medical Delegate and the race's Director of Medical Services to compete in the 2007 U.S. Grand Prix, the team has nominated Sebastian Vettel to drive the second BMW Sauber F1.07 (car number 10) alongside Nick Heidfeld.
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Sebastian Vettel to step in for Robert Kubica in Indianapolis.
Indianapolis (Indiana, USA), 14th June 2007. After Robert Kubica did not get
the green light from the FIA Medical Delegate and the race's Director of
Medical Services to compete in the 2007 U.S. Grand Prix, the team has nominated
Sebastian Vettel to drive the second BMW Sauber F1.07 (car number 10) alongside
Nick Heidfeld.
For Sebastian Vettel this will be his Formula One race debut. "Of course, I am
looking forward to my first F1 race", the 19-year old German said, "but I wish
it had come under different circumstances. It's never nice if a team mate can't
drive because he had an accident. For me the Indianapolis Speedway is unknown
territory, but I have prepared myself for this situation and tomorrow I have
two 90 minute practice sessions. I know the car very well as I have quite a lot
of testing miles under my belt."
The team's second test driver, Timo Glock, is also in Indianapolis and will now
be nominated as the reserve driver.
Robert Kubica commented after the decision: "Naturally I'm disappointed because
I felt absolutely ready to race. But I respect the decision. It was made
because there is too much risk to let me race in this Grand Prix in case I have
had another impact so soon after Montréal. I will go home now. I wish Sebastian
all the best. It is good for him and I am pretty sure he will do a good job."
BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen: "In reviewing the accident and medical
examination the doctors did not give Robert the green light to race. There will
be another medical check before the race in Magny-Cours. Although the doctors
see Robert in a remarkably good condition they will not let him race here
mainly because of the risk of another impact. We respect the decision of the
medical personnel. The team was prepared for this situation. Sebastian will
receive all possible support from us and we hope for another good race here."