Thursday, February 17, 2011

F1: Heidfeld in place of Kubica

While the hospital continues to Robert Kubica after the terrible accident in the rally of Andover, in the Lotus-Renault team has been decided who will replace the Pole for the 2011 season. It's Nick Heidfeld, the German driver of 33 years he has accumulated considerable experience in the wheel of the car Sauber F1, BMW, Prost and Jordan.

"The team has spent a couple of weeks are very difficult to Kubica's accident and we had to react quickly - said the Lotus-Renault team principal Eric Boullier - we have a chance to Nick last week in Jerez and he has really impressed. It 's fast, experienced and technically very strong.

We have always said that the priority was to have an experienced driver in the car epensiamo that he is the ideal man. " Words that have undoubtedly heartened by the German pilot who can not wait to start the new challenge but at the same time, regrets the circumstances in which he joined in the team's Enstone.

"I would gladly return to Formula One in other circumstances, but I'm proud that I have been given this chance," said Heidfeld. "I really enjoyed last week's test at Jerez. I have a good feeling with the car, which is quite innovative, I am highly motivated and can not wait to start the season."

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