BMW: satisfaction and continued ambition
World Superbike Press Release
It was always going to be particularly tough for the all-new BMW Motorrad Motorsport Team to make the same impact as some other official teams in 2009 - but in many ways the entire WSB project has already been voted a real success.
A mix of outwardly conventional and some completely home-grown technologies, the S1000RR WSB machine has already powered Troy Corser to 11 top ten finishes, including a top five at Brno, in a super-tough year in terms of competitive machine and rider combinations.
According to Corser recent Magny-Cours experiences demonstrate the reality of the measurable progress the bike has made, but also the realities of competing in a series with seven fully committed factory teams. "My crew chief told me that my race distance time today would have been good enough to win the race last year! That surprises me, but it shows just how competitive the series is this year and the strength of our rivals.
Corser's crew chief was correct in his assertion and indeed, comparing 2008 and 2009 Magny-Cours race times, Corser beat the 2008 race winning times on each occasion. No better illustration can be given of how far the BMW project has come in such a short time.
