Nick Heidfeld News

Former Formula One driver Nick Heidfeld will compete in the famous Le Mans 24 Hours and two further 2012 world endurance championship races for Swiss team Rebellion Racing.

Expect a fresh wave of optimism, with teams and drivers gamely talking up their prospects before the bitter chill of reality changes the body language, when Formula One's launch season picks up speed this week.

It hasn't been easy being a Nick Heidfeld fan for all these years. Oft-chided and much maligned, I still cling to the notion that Nick is a darn good driver and should be racing.

While his Formula One hopes for this year may have faded, Nick Heidfeld is poised to make a switch to sports car racing.

Pirelli are pressuring Formula One teams to make a 2011-spec car available for them to test with this season.

Bruno Senna has been given the full backing of his family to drive for Williams despite his legendary uncle losing his life whilst with the team 18 years ago.

Bruno Senna has found a drive for the 2012 Formula One season linking up with the Williams team in place of fellow Brazilian Rubens Marrichello, it was announced on Tuesday.