BMW not redefining goals despite win

The German squad started the year with the goal of scoring their maiden victory before mounting a championship challenge in 2009.

Pole Robert Kubica led teammate Nick Heidfeld to a one-two finish for BMW in the Canadian Grand Prix last week.

The victory allowed Kubica to move into the championship lead after seven races, while his team are just three points behind Ferrari in the constructors' standings.

Theissen says that despite their victory, BMW will continue to focus on each race individually before thinking of bigger goals.

He admitted, however, that his team will continue to push as hard as possible.

"Our target for the 2008 season was to turn the two-horse race at the top of the standings into a three-way battle and to win our first race," said Theissen.

"Our one-two result in Montreal means we have achieved both goals after just seven races of the season. Clearly, we are not about to sit back and relax now. The whole team is hugely motivated and is looking to build on our success so far.

"However, that does not mean that we will be deviating from our course.

"The next goal is always the next race, and that is where our focus lies. For us it is all about using our strengths and ensuring that we are there to take advantage if our rivals make mistakes.

"With this attitude within the team, I think we have a good chance of exceeding expectations again this season."

Although Kubica has downplayed his chances of winning the title, Theissen said it was no coincidence that the Polish driver was in the position he is in.

"Nobody who is at the top of the drivers' championship after seven races is there by accident," he added. "The team and drivers have been working their way gradually towards the top of the standings over two years.

"We certainly won't be taking our foot off the gas now, but instead pushing forward at full power. We can talk about the results at the end of the season."