Lotus Renault GP will replace F1 veteran Nick Heidfeld with reserve driver Bruno Senna for this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix, according to BBC commentator Eddie Jordan. Although nothing has been confirmed by the team as yet.
Senna made an unspectacular debut in 2010 with the struggling Hispania Racing Team and crossed to LRGP in the off-season. He was hopeful of securing a drive following Robert Kubica’s rally accident, but missed out when the team opted for Heidfeld’s experience. However, Senna’s persistence and patience has paid off, it would seem, as we will once again see a Senna racing in the famous black and gold Lotus livery.
It’s also understood Senna will keep his seat for the rest of the season. That probably means the Hungarian GP was Heidfeld’s last race. He made his debut with the Prost team in 2000 and holds the unenviable record of being the driver with the most points and podium finishes without actually winning a race.
[Source: BBC]
UPDATE 25 August: Lotus Renault GP has confirmed Senna will drive at Spa.
Bruno Senna to race for Lotus Renault GP
Enstone, Wednesday 24th August 2011
Lotus Renault GP is pleased to announce that Bruno Senna will race alongside Vitaly Petrov at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.
Bruno will attend the Official FIA Press Conference tomorrow at 15.00.
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Senna doing quite well after Q1 and is ahead of Petrov.
Nice result from Bruno to qualify in P7 with Petrov back in P10 for tomorrow’s race.