Heidfeld considering his options

Nick Heidfeld has said he is in discussions with teams other than BMW Sauber regarding a drive for next season.

The German signed a one-year contract extension with the Swiss-German team last autumn, although the combination has so far failed to shine this season. Although Heidfeld finished second in the rain-shortened Malaysian Grand Prix, he currently stands down in 12th in the drivers' standings - albeit ahead of team-mate Robert Kubica.

"I am talking with several teams - not just BMW," Heidfeld told Eurosport. The 32-year-old also insisted his ambition remains undimmed, despite failing to register a race victory in almost a decade in Formula One.

"I still want to be world champion," explained Heidfeld, "even if it only happens when I am 40. "If you look at the past few years, drivers are staying until they are 38, 39, so I have a few years still in front of me," he added.

Date published : 02 Jul 200912:01:05




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