Renault have confirmed that Bruno Senna will replace Nick Heidfeld for the Belgian Grand Prix. Though they are yet to confirm whether he will be a firm feature for the remainder of the season.
The news was reported on Monday that the Brazilian would make his debut for Renault after team principal Eric Boullier, and team co-owner Gerard Lopez, admitted they were disappointed with the German’s performances.
He currently sits eighth in the championship standings, just two points and a single place ahead of his teammate, the much less experienced Vitaly Petrov.
The Enstone based outfit released the following brief statement confirming the news: “Lotus Renault GP is pleased to announce that Bruno Senna will race alongside Vitaly Petrov at this weekend’s Belgian Grand Prix at Spa-Francorchamps.
“Bruno will attend the official FIA Press Conference tomorrow at 15.00. A press release with further details on the matter will be issued tomorrow morning.”
The late decision is thought to have been delayed after Heidfeld refused to simply walk away from the team. It’s believed Heidfeld and his manager have been involved in intense negotiations over the past 48 hours in a bid to keep the 34-year-old in the car, but the final outcome will likely end in financial compensation.
