Yes, indeed there was a buzz that a vehicle racing here in the JK Tyre Racing Championships was driven by the German driver to win the Formula BMW German title 11 years ago before his Formula One debut in 2003.

Timo Glock had three podium places for Toyota in F1 and also drove for Virgin Racing and Marussia, which succeeded Virgin. Marussia and Glock parted ways this month.

Saina Nehwal on Sunday received a brand new BMW car for winning a bronze medal at the London Olympics from none other than batting legend Sachin Tendulkar, who said that the world is yet to see the best of the star shuttler.

Second-seeded Stanislas Wawrinka was upset by German wild card Dustin Brown 6-7 (6), 6-4, 7-5 in the first round of the BMW Open on Tuesday.

BMW Sauber on Saturday lodged a protest against the rear diffusers being used by the Williams, Toyota and Brawn teams at the Malaysian Grand Prix.