Nick Heidfeld to fill in for Robert Kubica in F1

[02fanatic]

Nick Heidfeld will apparently fill in for Robert during his healing process. Sorry, I thought this was posted as a follow-up to the other thread...not a new thread. Anyway, there you have it.

[Colin]

I believe he is still being evaluated and does not have a formal contract in place yet. Lotus/Renault basically bet everything they had this year on Kubica, so they need a driver of similar talent to replace him. Although Nick performed on par with Robert in 07, I believe Robert has since surpassed Nick so I wouldn't be so quick to assume that Nick will get the drive. I think in something like 172 start, "Quick Nick" is still winless. Not a very encouraging statistic to have for your number 1 driver =(

[02fanatic]

Yeah, but Kubica didn't too so well in the Sauber-BMW either. I truly believe the car has to be as good as the driver or it just won't come together. Renault seems to be tweeking out more power and I had high hopes for Kubica in 2011.

Nick is better than most of the younger less experienced drivers. I think he will get the ride....Renault would be foolish to put an inexperienced dirver in Robert's seat IMO. Heck, Petrov is a good driver...he might surprise a few this season. I just want Kubica back asap....I really enjoy watching him drive.

[Colin]

Yeah, but Kubica didn't too so well in the Sauber-BMW either. I truly believe the car has to be as good as the driver or it just won't come together. Renault seems to be tweeking out more power and I had high hopes for Kubica in 2011.

Nick is better than most of the younger less experienced drivers. I think he will get the ride....Renault would be foolish to put an inexperienced dirver in Robert's seat IMO. Heck, Petrov is a good driver...he might surprise a few this season. I just want Kubica back asap....I really enjoy watching him drive.

Agree about Kubica. He has grown and grown each season.

Nick is official now. I would have gone Liuzzi, which was Kubica's recommendation apparently. Hopefully Nick can make good now that he is the team leader.

[02fanatic]

Yeah, Nick is official but where are they gonna race in the season opener?.....Bahrain is not hosting the season opener apparently:

http://www.formula1.com/news/headlines/2011/2/11768.html

Looks like the season opener may be the 2nd race of the season! :-(