The first day of work for Nick Heidfeld could not have been better in Jerez circuit, however the replacement possible German driver Robert Kubica believes that there is still room for improvement to work developing Renault R31.
This Saturday Heidfeld was behind the wheel of the R31 first for Team Lotus Renault GP will evaluate its potential.
And Heidfeld finishing its first meeting of working, said he was ready to give ideas to work on some areas of development.
"Have already started trying to improve the car, find directions, where are the problems, where are the strong points", said Heidfeld.
The driver recognizes that it is their first day but already sees some changes: "the car is very different from how it was in the morning, leave it to my driving style is not ideal." "I have good feelings, it is a good starting point."
Heidfeld added that he was very happy with the work that made today, and is the team shares this feeling, was more widespread in Jerez paddock.
"I am satisfied with the work I did, very happy," he said. "I don't think I could have done better, and no comenti no error."
But despite the optimism which reflected his face, former Sauber driver prefers keep your feet on the ground to your options.
"Have not spoken yet", said when asked if he had the approval of the team. "My goal was to today, this was what mattered."
Tomorrow Sunday the pilot reserve Bruno Senna will be whoever is sitting in the R31, but the head of team Eric Boullier has already stated that the Brazilian will not be on the grid next to Petrov.
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