“This is a performance sport,” said Heidfeld's lawyer Dr Stefan Seitz, without referring to other aspects of his client's contract, “with performance deciding who sits in the car at the end of the day.”
Prior to being confirmed as new race driver of the Enstone based organization – with whom he had been in contact for a potential 2011 deal back in 2010 – Heidfeld was initially evaluated by the Lotus-backed team alongside reserve driver Bruno Senna. So in case the 33-year old will not deliver the great performances expected from him, his place may not prove that stable after all.
Another situation in which Heidfeld might not end the 2011 campaign with Renault would be if Kubica will make a quick return to the sport. According to a statement provided by manager Daniele Morelli for Cologne newspaper Express, the Pole is already hopeful that the days of driving the R31 racer aren't over just yet.
“With special methods I want to shorten the healing time and return this season,” said Kubica. “The accident will make me stronger, exactly as in the past,” he added, clearly referring to his F1 accident in Canada back in 2007. After missing a few races, the Pole began to advance in the standings, while in 2008 he even battled for the world title until a few races to the end.
The most recent news about his medical condition is that Kubica left the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Santa Corona hospital a few days ago and has began his rehabilitation in the same medical facility this week.
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