The rise of BMW

At the start of the season, this would have seemed rather silly. After all, Sauber were nowhere at the end of last season. Having been taken over by a manufacturer has its benefits though. BMW left Williams and took over Sauber. It is a matter of irony now that BMW are where Williams used to be (3rd/4th best team), and Williams are now where Sauber used to be (6th/7th best team).
BMW have developed into a force to be reckoned with over this season. Earlier this season, their cars were difficult to handle (and JV had to suffer!); then they had that oh-so-brilliant idea of putting horns on the car (aerodynamic devices !). But into the last quarter, they have had consistently good cars, good drivers and good results.
At midseason, Mclaren were thought to be the team that could influence the outcome of the championships, as they were the only team that seemed to be on pace. With two races to go, you have to say that its BMW now who can influence the WCC. (Not the WDC, I think no matter what, barring strange things happening, Michael and Alonso will finish 1-2 or 2-1). BMW cars though, can get ahead of Massa or Fisi, and that can be very crucial to the WCC.
And slightly OT, it is so hard to spot a McLaren on track these days ! The only time you see it, is when you see Kimi getting out of it with the car either lacking various body parts or with smoke coming out of it !!
BMW look to have a great future next season, what with Kubica showing what a talent he is, and Heidfeld consistently finishing in points.