Nick Heidfeld signs for Mercedes GP as reserve driver

Posted by Danny Tan

February 5, 2010

Nick Heidfeld has signed for Mercedes GP Petronas, but as the team’s test and reserve driver. The ex-BMW Sauber driver was a shoe in for Mercedes before seven-time champion Michael Schumacher confirmed his comeback, but once Schumi was ready, it was always going to be him over “Quick Nick”. Heidfeld was then reported to be in talks with Renault and Lotus for a race seat but not of those fell through. With this addition, the Silver Arrows will have an all-German driver lineup.

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