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Title Issue Two 2008 11 standardised the basic technical conditions, man and material have become in motor racing, the more depends on the correct pit strategy. Race strategy: changes in the weath- er or a safety-car phase demand lightning- fast reactions at the command centre. Here the changed circumstances are assessed at lightning speed: can enough fuel be saved in order to avoid a pit-stop, will the tyres hold out, can a lap or several places be gained by staying out of the pits? It therefore comes as no surprise if the performance of the cars can be completely different between the qualify- ing round and the race itself. Six trucks with semi-trailers are need- ed in order to have the complete technical equipment available on site at all of the 18 Grand Prix races. For races overseas, 32 tonnes of air freight are assembled. This load includes four racing cars, six to eight engines, three to five complete sets of spare parts, 160 wheels, 100 radio transmitters with headsets, IT equipment and the com- plete pit equipment including tools. Every- thing is loaded onto special 10-foot palettes and air freight igloos. The 80-man pit team itself is made up of the team staff, technicians, mechanics, logis- ticians, marketing and press personnel and the catering specialists. In terms of cost, the catering plays a role in Formula 1 which cannot be underestimated. VIPs want to be looked after properly. Seven trucks are required for the so-called Hospi- tality Unit alone. Visitors to the BMW pit catering can follow the race on a total of 37 plasma screens. At every race weekend, and in addition to other delicacies, guests and staff consume 1,000 eggs, 1,800 rolls, 120 kg of steak, 90 kg of fish and 100 kg of pasta, all of which is washed down with 2,300 litres of San Pellegrino and other soft drinks. More detailed information on the consumption of champagne and wine is not available. (hs) »Formula 1 technology is also important for economically and ecologically efficient road vehicles.« Mario Theissen, BMW Racing Director A warehouse on a world tour For the team and guest hospitality alone, seven trucks make their way from race to race. Hot technology and emotions Photos:BMWAG Info For further information of the Formel 1 team of BMW Sauber please go to the Internet site www.bmw-motorsport.com.