Reserve role for Heidfeld at Mercedes GP

Mercedes GP confirmed on Thursday that Nick Heidfeld is to join the team as their reserve and test driver for the 2010 Formula One season. Heidfeld, who raced for BMW Sauber from 2006-09, joins fellow Germans Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg in the squad’s line-up.

“I am very pleased to be joining the Mercedes Formula One Team,” said the 32 year-old. “It’s the team which has attracted the most interest in the off season, not only because of the comeback of Michael Schumacher…