Nick Heidfeld was confident that Renault will improve

Begin the histories of half a season without having reached it not even close. If Mercedes GP is already saying that is to think in 2012 after a handful of races, now Nick Heidfeld begins to say that the improvements will come , but that they will not be in the Grand Prize of Canada. Well luckily. Because in Monaco the phrase was that they were going for the victory and them has not been shine for nothing. Of course another also speaking was Michael Schumacher, saying that the aim was to the podium. They are well, gossip that are before the races.

For Renault, the Grand Prize of Canada will be hard and does not appear that there will be no reflection of the two podiums treasured in the first races of the world 2011. In addition, comments also the good Nick that the potential for improvement of Renault is very large even if they prohibiesen finally blown diffusers. That is, if we we are picky, that the car is pretty mediocre, but let us be good. With regard to broadcasters I have to say that not I see logical that they prohibit them if they are elements within the law. Things that are left out are discovered at the time, not months.

However, I believe that Renault is them promised very happy in this 2011 but not just materialize with the two exceptions in the form of podium at the beginning of the season. In Monaco, where the differences are reduced, Renault precisely did nothing of what was expected. That in my case was not that they win, but they finalise the two drivers in the top 6.

Grand Prix of Spain F1 2011: Nick Heidfeld teaches alternative tactics

The fire that left seriously damaged the R31 Renault's Nick Heidfeld during the third session of free practice in the morning of Saturday, prevented the German pilot to come to court and therefore could not aspire rather to the last position on the grid.
In the past, leaving from as far back on the grid, it amounted to seek a tactical risky (usually less stops) and try to expect that a safety-car will help you to reach the positions of points. In the Chinese Grand Prix, Mark Webber showed us a small sample of what could be coming out from behind, and with the same tactics than its rivals. The podium of Webber was a magnificent result.
During the Grand Prize of Spain, tactics with tires reached higher levels. Red Bull renouncing a last attempt is so logical, but see how Paul Di Resta renounced make even an attempt during the Q2 in order to maintain two sets of intact soft compounds. But If someone was able to play more than anyone the tactic of save tires was Nick Heidfeld. To be on track for qualification, allowed the German to compete with new games all stints, four of the race.
Two sets of soft tyres and two sets of completely new hard tires allowed that Heidfeld and the Lotus Renault R31, reaching the eighth position. Things like these make us think that simply with a good rhythm and renouncing the Q2, it is possible to get a good starting position to think about a comeback. Perhaps this is not the way to achieve victories, Barrichello was with five sets of new tires (three soft and two hard) and finished in a more than modest seventeenth position, but if you can do to think some face to score pointsIt is possible.

According to Nick Heidfeld, ahead is sometimes too easy

In the long debate on whether there are more overtaking in 2011 than before, if the new F1 rules favor the show or do more artificial, opinions are divided almost equally. It is not so common it is to see how a pilot of F1 as nick heidfeld said yes, to bring forward is sometimes too easy.
In an interview with the RTL after good performances picked (at least in Malaysia) by the German pilot veteran, Quick Nick says that the new rules of the Formula 1 benefit overtaking. With the lace that if "sometimes too easy".
According to Heidfeld, in the past advance was a special maneuver (very of agreement) and it was conducted in conditions like before having a pilot with the wheels in the strips. Now gives equal that the tire is hot or cold, which try to overtaking on the inside or by fuera… There are more overtaking, but no more worked, that is what I understand of the words of Heidfeld. And not without reason, but the show is the show.
In my opinion, that overtaking will be facilitated by the use of the DRS and the KERS does not mean that we should not work the approximation, though obviously (and objective), risks to surpass an opponent are minor. The example, the accident of Fernando Alonso in Malaysia impacting against the McLaren of Lewis Hamilton.
Anyway, for para adelantar advance it must be achieved, and reached once there is to find the right time and carry out the manoeuvre perfectly. Overtaking by the DRS have been, but that doesn't mean that all attempts have been successful. Or much less, right?

Eric Boullier says Nick Heidfeld already leads the team

Eric Boullier has ensured that Nick Heidfeld already leads the team and it has positioned itself as a reference for the development of the R31, the car with which the German pilot and Vitaly Petrov well in 2011. According to Boullier, Heidfeld took that position very quickly today got the car.
Boullier was very impressed to see that Heidfeld adapting rapidly the team, the car and the new environment. After downloading the car already was asking for changes in the development and the car in case of being able to stay on your computer. It was all the time talking to the engineers by radio. To be able to vote this post you must login or register here.
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Lotus Renault GP wanted a fast driver with experience, and if it could be, I tested the Pirelli tyres and he had used the KERS beforehand. In other words, they want exactly the profile has Nick Heidfeld. Not in vain the German was always the first choice.
For the team, Nick importance had been given by the fact that the car had to evolve, and without a pilot with experience, that would have been impossible. They believe that their pilots reserves would not live up to the development of the car while they were on pure speed.

Jerez: Heidfeld was the fastest on Saturday

First shot of Nick Heidfeld Renault R31 in Jerez contact could not be better, the German pilot won the best time of day. Heidfeld presented his credentials to replace Robert Kubica in Renault.

Heidfeld stopped the Cronus at 1'20 ' 361 superblando tyres that only gave eight laps in the wave, however, this test seems to end doubts Renault to implement a pilot experienced in Kubica R31. Doors that Pedro de la Rosa on the grid seem to get away at times.

In second position in the time table, was Spanish Fernando Alonso 0.132 seconds behind of Heidfeld. In the afternoon, the Ferrari F150th Italy was rolling with apace in large batches and loaded with fuel. 131 laps Alonso giving a good look to the car to test well all kinds of rubber.

After the Asturian ended Michael Schumacher who seems to be cogido point to Mercedes GP own. The German car showed clear signs of improved rolling with solidity and regularity today. Back seems to have been problems with the Valencia Pirelli.

McLaren did not too many laps in the afternoon, Lewis Hamilton made short and explosive rounds for the fourth fastest time. The MP4 wore new changes in leakage, Woking engineers are still looking for the best solution.

The first incident of the day was Kamui Kobayashi, two red flags. The first 20 minutes of the start of the session and the second to little more than an hour of the end, when he parked his C30 Sauber at the chicane.

As Ferrari, Red Bull with Sebastian Vettel at the wheel focused in large batches for test Pirelli tyre wear. His best time was recorded in 1'21.

Even worse was Sebastien Buemi who with Toro Rosso never exceed a batch of more than six laps. A difficult day for the Swiss that ended the meeting with his car stopped in the curve 9 to 10 minutes to the end.

Lotus T128 with Trulli and Kovalainen was rolling in a series of short runs during the afternoon to stop the Cronus at 1'21 ' 7.

New trouble for Williams, this time caused by a problem of the KERS, Rubens Barrichello was able to finish with the ninth fastest time. While Force India was doing tests and constant changes in the VJM04 of Paul di Resta.

The Scots had complained of problems with the brakes at the start of the day and then caused a red flag when he spun on the outside of the curve 9.

Virgin worked its program focused on batches of 19 laps. Jerome D'Ambrosio was shooting than 1'29.

Table of day 3 on the circuit of Jerez de la Frontera times

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Lotus Renault GP may replace Nick Heidfeld Robert Kubica at anytime of the season

Pre-season test at the Jerez circuit, Nick Heidfeld did apply his experience and his work provided the decision of Lotus Renault GP of finding a temporary replacement for Robert Kubica. Not it took reach the Circuit de Catalunya, Brabham, English, now confirmed German for the entire season.

In spite of the contract, seat isn't insured already to Lotus Renault GP has included a clause that allows sustituit to Nick Heidfeld Robert Kubica for anytime of the season. It is clear the rehabilitation of the Polish pilot won't question a couple of months and therefore Heidfeld may fly quiet giving the best of himself.

But it would not be unreasonable thinking to leave your site to that at end of season pilot polacorecuperara sensations in the face of the 2012 season. The own Robert Kubica has acknowledged that it will make it possible to be back on track this year.

Heidfeld overwhelms Petrov on his first shot of the R31 contact

Nick Heidfeld seems to be taking advantage of his big chance to be on the F1 grid in 2011. Former Sauber, possible replacement for the injured Robert Kubica driver sits today in Renault R31 in Jerez de la Frontera for the first time.

To little more than half a day the German pilot is leaving very impressed that it is marking a rate exceeding the of future teammate Vitaly Petrov.

Petrov stopped the Cronus yesterday 1: 22.493 minutes, while Heidfeld to that of the noon already stopped the stopwatch in 1: 21.849 minutes, taking sixth place in the time table.

According to information from the team, so they baptized from the wall with "quick nick" that had gone doing laps and accumulating mileage to find a good balance in the Renault. In accordance with the programme planned by Team Lotus Renault GP, Heidfeld will begin to make batches long to use the KERS and the mobile rear spoiler in the afternoon.
The good performance of the German pilot is complicating the possibility of Pedro de la Rosa may have a session of testing with Renault…

At the moment, the best time is in the hands of the Spanish driver Fernando Alonso with a time of 1: 20.493 minutes.

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Heidfeld: Is a good starting point

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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Schumacher is not surprised by Heidfeld

Michael Schumacher said not be considers the performance shown by his compatriot Nick Heidfeld in Jerez, although if expressed his depecion disruptions suffered at the end of the test on Saturday.

Hepcampeon the world of formula 1 for complete 114 laps complained about red flags seen in session today despite show happy to have another day of high reliability.

"Was a little embarrassing - there was a specific program to run in the afternoon which was cancelled due to the red flags", said Schumacher.

"But this is the situation in the evidence and we have to accept it." I am very happy today, we did more than 100 laps. "This was our priority and we achieved this."

Schumacher added that he was not surprised to see his compatriot Nick Heidfeld topping the times tables.

"Nick has had a good performance at the end of last year, which is no surprise that he can do this here," he said.

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Heidfeld overwhelms Petrov on his first shot of the R31 contact

Nick Heidfeld seems to be taking advantage of his big chance to be on the F1 grid in 2011. Former Sauber, possible replacement for the injured Robert Kubica driver sits today in Renault R31 in Jerez de la Frontera for the first time.

To little more than half a day the German pilot is leaving very impressed that it is marking a rate exceeding the of future teammate Vitaly Petrov.

Petrov stopped the Cronus yesterday 1: 22.493 minutes, while Heidfeld to that of the noon already stopped the stopwatch in 1: 21.849 minutes, taking sixth place in the time table.

According to information from the team, so they baptized from the wall with "quick nick" that had gone doing laps and accumulating mileage to find a good balance in the Renault. In accordance with the programme planned by Team Lotus Renault GP, Heidfeld will begin to make batches long to use the KERS and the mobile rear spoiler in the afternoon.
The good performance of the German pilot is complicating the possibility of Pedro de la Rosa may have a session of testing with Renault…

At the moment, the best time is in the hands of the Spanish driver Fernando Alonso with a time of 1: 20.493 minutes.

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Jerez: Heidfeld was the fastest on Saturday

First shot of Nick Heidfeld Renault R31 in Jerez contact could not be better, the German pilot won the best time of day. Heidfeld presented his credentials to replace Robert Kubica in Renault.

Heidfeld stopped the Cronus at 1'20 ' 361 superblando tyres that only gave eight laps in the wave, however, this test seems to end doubts Renault to implement a pilot experienced in Kubica R31. Doors that Pedro de la Rosa on the grid seem to get away at times.

In second position in the time table, was Spanish Fernando Alonso 0.132 seconds behind of Heidfeld. In the afternoon, the Ferrari F150th Italy was rolling with apace in large batches and loaded with fuel. 131 laps Alonso giving a good look to the car to test well all kinds of rubber.

After the Asturian ended Michael Schumacher who seems to be cogido point to Mercedes GP own. The German car showed clear signs of improved rolling with solidity and regularity today. Back seems to have been problems with the Valencia Pirelli.

McLaren did not too many laps in the afternoon, Lewis Hamilton made short and explosive rounds for the fourth fastest time. The MP4 wore new changes in leakage, Woking engineers are still looking for the best solution.

The first incident of the day was Kamui Kobayashi, two red flags. The first 20 minutes of the start of the session and the second to little more than an hour of the end, when he parked his C30 Sauber at the chicane.

As Ferrari, Red Bull with Sebastian Vettel at the wheel focused in large batches for test Pirelli tyre wear. His best time was recorded in 1'21.

Even worse was Sebastien Buemi who with Toro Rosso never exceed a batch of more than six laps. A difficult day for the Swiss that ended the meeting with his car stopped in the curve 9 to 10 minutes to the end.

Lotus T128 with Trulli and Kovalainen was rolling in a series of short runs during the afternoon to stop the Cronus at 1'21 ' 7.

New trouble for Williams, this time caused by a problem of the KERS, Rubens Barrichello was able to finish with the ninth fastest time. While Force India was doing tests and constant changes in the VJM04 of Paul di Resta.

The Scots had complained of problems with the brakes at the start of the day and then caused a red flag when he spun on the outside of the curve 9.

Virgin worked its program focused on batches of 19 laps. Jerome D'Ambrosio was shooting than 1'29.

Table of day 3 on the circuit of Jerez de la Frontera times

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Heidfeld: Is a good starting point

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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Jerez: Heidfeld was the fastest on Saturday

First shot of Nick Heidfeld Renault R31 in Jerez contact could not be better, the German pilot won the best time of day. Heidfeld presented his credentials to replace Robert Kubica in Renault.

Heidfeld stopped the Cronus at 1'20 ' 361 superblando tyres that only gave eight laps in the wave, however, this test seems to end doubts Renault to implement a pilot experienced in Kubica R31. Doors that Pedro de la Rosa on the grid seem to get away at times.

In second position in the time table, was Spanish Fernando Alonso 0.132 seconds behind of Heidfeld. In the afternoon, the Ferrari F150th Italy was rolling with apace in large batches and loaded with fuel. 131 laps Alonso giving a good look to the car to test well all kinds of rubber.

After the Asturian ended Michael Schumacher who seems to be cogido point to Mercedes GP own. The German car showed clear signs of improved rolling with solidity and regularity today. Back seems to have been problems with the Valencia Pirelli.

McLaren did not too many laps in the afternoon, Lewis Hamilton made short and explosive rounds for the fourth fastest time. The MP4 wore new changes in leakage, Woking engineers are still looking for the best solution.

The first incident of the day was Kamui Kobayashi, two red flags. The first 20 minutes of the start of the session and the second to little more than an hour of the end, when he parked his C30 Sauber at the chicane.

As Ferrari, Red Bull with Sebastian Vettel at the wheel focused in large batches for test Pirelli tyre wear. His best time was recorded in 1'21.

Even worse was Sebastien Buemi who with Toro Rosso never exceed a batch of more than six laps. A difficult day for the Swiss that ended the meeting with his car stopped in the curve 9 to 10 minutes to the end.

Lotus T128 with Trulli and Kovalainen was rolling in a series of short runs during the afternoon to stop the Cronus at 1'21 ' 7.

New trouble for Williams, this time caused by a problem of the KERS, Rubens Barrichello was able to finish with the ninth fastest time. While Force India was doing tests and constant changes in the VJM04 of Paul di Resta.

The Scots had complained of problems with the brakes at the start of the day and then caused a red flag when he spun on the outside of the curve 9.

Virgin worked its program focused on batches of 19 laps. Jerome D'Ambrosio was shooting than 1'29.

Table of day 3 on the circuit of Jerez de la Frontera times

 

Heidfeld: Is a good starting point

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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Schumacher is not surprised by Heidfeld

Michael Schumacher said not be considers the performance shown by his compatriot Nick Heidfeld in Jerez, although if expressed his depecion disruptions suffered at the end of the test on Saturday.

Hepcampeon the world of formula 1 for complete 114 laps complained about red flags seen in session today despite show happy to have another day of high reliability.

"Was a little embarrassing - there was a specific program to run in the afternoon which was cancelled due to the red flags", said Schumacher.

"But this is the situation in the evidence and we have to accept it." I am very happy today, we did more than 100 laps. "This was our priority and we achieved this."

Schumacher added that he was not surprised to see his compatriot Nick Heidfeld topping the times tables.

"Nick has had a good performance at the end of last year, which is no surprise that he can do this here," he said.

 

Heidfeld overwhelms Petrov on his first shot of the R31 contact

Nick Heidfeld seems to be taking advantage of his big chance to be on the F1 grid in 2011. Former Sauber, possible replacement for the injured Robert Kubica driver sits today in Renault R31 in Jerez de la Frontera for the first time.

To little more than half a day the German pilot is leaving very impressed that it is marking a rate exceeding the of future teammate Vitaly Petrov.

Petrov stopped the Cronus yesterday 1: 22.493 minutes, while Heidfeld to that of the noon already stopped the stopwatch in 1: 21.849 minutes, taking sixth place in the time table.

According to information from the team, so they baptized from the wall with "quick nick" that had gone doing laps and accumulating mileage to find a good balance in the Renault. In accordance with the programme planned by Team Lotus Renault GP, Heidfeld will begin to make batches long to use the KERS and the mobile rear spoiler in the afternoon.
The good performance of the German pilot is complicating the possibility of Pedro de la Rosa may have a session of testing with Renault…

At the moment, the best time is in the hands of the Spanish driver Fernando Alonso with a time of 1: 20.493 minutes.

 

Nick Heidfeld confirmed by Lotus Renault GP

There are no more possibilities for more rumors. Kimi Raikkonen, Pedro de la Rosa or Vitantonio Liuzzi. The chosen to be a substitute for Renault Kubica in Lotus Renault GP is finally Nick Heidfeld. This afternoon the British team confirmed the signing of the German pilot who turns up on Friday the R31 in preseason at the Montmelo circuit training.

Finally no more surprises and Eric Boullier and the rest of the team responsible have completed opting for the insurance. A driver like Heidfeld who shot much with Pirelli tires during the first phase of testing of the Italian brand and that also is more shaped the alternative Spanish after having finished the season past the Sauber commanders. To be able to vote this post you must login or register here.

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I would like to return to formula one in different circumstances, but I am proud to have another chance. I really enjoyed the last week in Jerez test and I adapte very well with the kids at the track. I have good feelings with the car, which is quite innovative. I'm extremely motivated and I'm looking forward to start the season.

Jerez: Heidfeld was the fastest on Saturday

First shot of Nick Heidfeld Renault R31 in Jerez contact could not be better, the German pilot won the best time of day. Heidfeld presented his credentials to replace Robert Kubica in Renault.

Heidfeld stopped the Cronus at 1'20 ' 361 superblando tyres that only gave eight laps in the wave, however, this test seems to end doubts Renault to implement a pilot experienced in Kubica R31. Doors that Pedro de la Rosa on the grid seem to get away at times.

In second position in the time table, was Spanish Fernando Alonso 0.132 seconds behind of Heidfeld. In the afternoon, the Ferrari F150th Italy was rolling with apace in large batches and loaded with fuel. 131 laps Alonso giving a good look to the car to test well all kinds of rubber.

After the Asturian ended Michael Schumacher who seems to be cogido point to Mercedes GP own. The German car showed clear signs of improved rolling with solidity and regularity today. Back seems to have been problems with the Valencia Pirelli.

McLaren did not too many laps in the afternoon, Lewis Hamilton made short and explosive rounds for the fourth fastest time. The MP4 wore new changes in leakage, Woking engineers are still looking for the best solution.

The first incident of the day was Kamui Kobayashi, two red flags. The first 20 minutes of the start of the session and the second to little more than an hour of the end, when he parked his C30 Sauber at the chicane.

As Ferrari, Red Bull with Sebastian Vettel at the wheel focused in large batches for test Pirelli tyre wear. His best time was recorded in 1'21.

Even worse was Sebastien Buemi who with Toro Rosso never exceed a batch of more than six laps. A difficult day for the Swiss that ended the meeting with his car stopped in the curve 9 to 10 minutes to the end.

Lotus T128 with Trulli and Kovalainen was rolling in a series of short runs during the afternoon to stop the Cronus at 1'21 ' 7.

New trouble for Williams, this time caused by a problem of the KERS, Rubens Barrichello was able to finish with the ninth fastest time. While Force India was doing tests and constant changes in the VJM04 of Paul di Resta.

The Scots had complained of problems with the brakes at the start of the day and then caused a red flag when he spun on the outside of the curve 9.

Virgin worked its program focused on batches of 19 laps. Jerome D'Ambrosio was shooting than 1'29.

Table of day 3 on the circuit of Jerez de la Frontera times

Heidfeld overwhelms Petrov on his first shot of the R31 contact

Nick Heidfeld seems to be taking advantage of his big chance to be on the F1 grid in 2011. Former Sauber, possible replacement for the injured Robert Kubica driver sits today in Renault R31 in Jerez de la Frontera for the first time.

To little more than half a day the German pilot is leaving very impressed that it is marking a rate exceeding the of future teammate Vitaly Petrov.

Petrov stopped the Cronus yesterday 1: 22.493 minutes, while Heidfeld to that of the noon already stopped the stopwatch in 1: 21.849 minutes, taking sixth place in the time table.

According to information from the team, so they baptized from the wall with "quick nick" that had gone doing laps and accumulating mileage to find a good balance in the Renault. In accordance with the programme planned by Team Lotus Renault GP, Heidfeld will begin to make batches long to use the KERS and the mobile rear spoiler in the afternoon.
The good performance of the German pilot is complicating the possibility of Pedro de la Rosa may have a session of testing with Renault…

At the moment, the best time is in the hands of the Spanish driver Fernando Alonso with a time of 1: 20.493 minutes.

Heidfeld is ready to fight for Renault seat

Nick Heidfeld is fully prepared to enter race car in 2011, according to the manager of the German pilot.

Heidfeld for 33 years, near believed he would return to Mercedes as a pilot for this season when his former teammate of BMW, Robert Kubica was seriously injured in an accident in rally.

Now former Sauber driver in 2010, is emerging as a full time favorite to replace Kubica in Renault and will test the R31 in a day and a half in Jerez this weekend.

Heidfeld manager Andre Theuerzeit is confident.

"Nick stayed in shape during the winter, ready to compete," he said.

Theuerzeit indicated that Heidfeld - Mercedes - reserve seat choice is probably more lucrative than the Renault unit.

"Nick is a racing heart and soul." "For him, the race is more important than the money," he said.

Heidfeld insisted that he is relaxed and will not change their normal approach for this test.

"I am not going to slowly build or try to go fast", is quoted by Dutch web f1today.nl. "I do at my pace, which is the best way because that is how I've always done".

"You take me some time adapt to new systems and a new car, but I'm used to this kind of situation," he added Heidfeld.

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