Lotus Renault GP is pleased to announce that Nick Heidfeld has joined the team, taking over driving duties from the injured Robert Kubica, starting at this week\u2019s test session in Barcelona.<\/p>\n
The 33-year-old German is one of the most experienced drivers in Formula 1 having started 172 races over the last 11 seasons. He will race alongside Vitaly Petrov when the season gets underway in Bahrain on 13 March.<\/p>\n
Nick Heidfeld: \u201cI would have liked to come back to Formula 1 in different circumstances, but I\u2019m proud to have been given this chance. Everything has happened so quickly, but I\u2019ve been very impressed by what I have seen so far in terms of the facilities and the dedication of the people at Enstone. I really enjoyed the test last week in Jerez and I\u2019ve already settled in well with the guys at the track. I have a good feeling for the car, which is quite innovative. I\u2019m extremely motivated and can\u2019t wait for the season to begin.\u201d<\/p>\n
Eric Boullier: \u201cThe team has been through a very difficult couple of weeks and we had to react quickly. We gave Nick a chance in Jerez last week and he really impressed us. He\u2019s quick, experienced and is very strong technically with his feedback and understanding of the car. We always said the priority was to have an experienced driver in the car and we feel he is the ideal man for the job. We are pleased to welcome Nick to the team and look forward to a strong start to the season with him and Vitaly in Bahrain.\u201d<\/p>\n
Barcelona test session<\/p>\n
The driving schedule for the upcoming Barcelona test (18-21 February) is as follows:<\/p>\n
\u2022 Friday morning: Nick and Vitaly for pit-stop practice<\/p>\n
\u2022 Friday afternoon: Vitaly<\/p>\n
\u2022 Saturday: Nick<\/p>\n
\u2022 Sunday: Vitaly<\/p>\n
\u2022 Monday: Nick<\/p>\n
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