BMW Sauber

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BMW Sauber are continuing the steady progress that seems destined to lead to them being title contenders soon.

This low-key, purposeful team have made tangible steps forward every year since BMW took them over in 2006.

They started this season closer to the front than ever and have split the big two on occasions, even achieving a fortuitous win in Canada.

But there is a nagging sense that they have lost some of the ground on their rivals since then.

Nationality: Swiss
Drivers:
Nick Heidfeld (Ger)
Robert Kubica (Pol)
Engine: BMW V8
Tyres: Bridgestone
Team principal: Peter Sauber
F1 history: 2006-
2007 position: 2nd
Drivers' titles: 0
Constructors' titles: 0

McLaren

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McLaren have done an impressive job of handling the fall-out from last season's spy scandal and continue to be Ferrari's only real rival for success.

The scrutiny under which McLaren found themselves might have derailed lesser teams, but they passed the test of character with flying colours.

McLaren produced a race-winning car despite knowing they were being watched in case it shared any Ferrari know-how.

And Lewis Hamilton is a team leader who is set to become an F1 great.
Nationality: UK/German
Drivers:
Lewis Hamilton (GB)
Heikki Kovalainen (Fin)
Engine: Mercedes V8
Tyres: Bridgestone
Team principal: Ron Dennis
F1 history: 1966-
2007 position: Disqualified from constructors' championship
Drivers' titles: 11
Constructors' titles: 8