After testing a heavily revised hybrid car over the winter, the wraps finally came off the F1.09 at a special launch ceremony at the Spanish circuit of Valencia on Tuesday, with race drivers Nick Heidfeld and Robert Kubica in attendance.
The F1.09 completed its first installation lap shortly after and will begin its first test programme at the track later in the day. BMW Motorsport Director Mario Theissen said its target is to regularly challenge for victories in 2009 and to fight for the championship title.
"The one-two in Canada and a total of 11 podium finishes in 2008 set an exacting standard,
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