Heidfeld joins Mercedes
Third driver role for Nick

As has been expected for some time Nick Heidfeld has this morning been confirmed as the official reserve driver for the Mercedes Grand Prix team.

The German had been in the frame for a race seat at the newly renamed Brawn outfit until the deal was done to bring back Michael Schumacher, and despite apparently having options on the table with one or more of the new teams, and speculation linking him to the Renault drive that has now gone to Vitaly Petrov, Heidfeld has failed to find a viable race seat for 2010.

“I am very pleased to be joining the Mercedes GP Petronas Formula 1 Team.” He said, adding:

“It's the team which has attracted the most interest in the close season, not only because of the comeback of Michael Schumacher, but also because this season sees the return of the Silver Arrows cars as a Mercedes-Benz works team for the first time in over 50 years.

"While I would of course have preferred a seat as an active driver, I am really proud to be part of the new Silver Arrows team. I have seen how committed everyone at the team is and I feel the same. I will be doing my very best to support Michael and Nico this year."



Written: Thu, 04 Feb 2010 11:16:54

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