However, when a certain driver that has been himself in contention for Kubica's race seat backs Heidfeld for the job, we think this is worth mentioning. Of course we're talking about Renault's current reserve driver Bruno Senna, who was also evaluated by the Enstone squad during the recent Jerez test.
However, ever since he stepped foot in the R31 racer, the Brazilian admitted that Heidfeld is the more logical choice for Renault and kind of prepared himself for defeat. And now when all of it is official, he reckons team manager Eric Boullier has made the right decision.
“The team was looking for an experienced guy to replace the main driver of the team,” the former Hispania Racing driver was quoted as saying to Brazil's Globo Esporte.
“Among the options, Heidfeld was the logical choice because of his experience of more than 10 years in formula one, and the role he played with the development of the current Pirelli tires,” added the 27-year old Brazilian, who had signed a deal with Renault less than a week before Kubica crashed in Italy during a rallying event.
As for the upcoming test in Barcelona, there is yet to be announced whether Senna will see some track time at the wheel of the R31, but this is unlikely given that Heidfeld is already late on his test days with the car. Renault will probably give the German the opportunity to test the R31 as much as he can until the season opening Bahrain Grand Prix, which means Senna will most likely watch the whole thing from within the garage.
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