BMW duo happy with points finish

German Nick Heidfeld finished in seventh place, right ahead of teammate Jacques Villeneuve.

The German, however, lamented a problem during his first pitstop, which made him lose a position to McLaren rival Juan Pablo Montoya.

"I had a very good start when I passed two cars off the grid and a third into the first corner," said Heidfeld. "Naturally it is great that both cars finished in the points on their own merits. We have obviously made a step forward. I was able to keep in front of Montoya as I stayed out longer than he did.

"It was only at the  beginning that he was faster than me because I was fighting understeer. Then the balance of my car was improved. Unfortunately at the first pitstop first gear didn't work and that cost me time and a position." 

Villeneuve also believes he could have finished higher if not for a poor opening lap, where he made contact with Montoya.

"Nico Rosberg got me because at the start into turn one Juan Pablo Montoya and myself crashed in what was a racing incident," said the Canadian. "I was on the inside and he was following another car on the outside. He came across the track, took his line but couldn't see I was there.

"I locked my wheels and ran into him, but luckily there was no damage. I was stuck behind Nico for three quarters of the race, which was a shame but he wasn't making any mistakes.

"It was a good fight, but when I saw him come into the pits three laps before me for the last pit stop I really took some big risks on those laps on old tyres. To get two cars in the points today, not because people didn't finish the race, but because we raced strongly is good for Montreal.

"People told me married men go slower but I think it is the opposite."