Mercedes Offer Heidfeld Reserve/Test Role

It was quite obvious that a potential deal between Mercedes GP and Michael Schumacher would have closed all doors for German driver Nick Heidfeld on his way to Brackley. The former BMW Sauber racer was hoping to secure the vacant seat alongside compatriot Nico Rosberg at Mercedes, but the return of Schumacher practically sealed all his hopes for the future.

While several other teams continue to be alternatives for the F1 veteran to continue his career in the series – Renault, US F… (read more)