Heikki Kovalainen has made it clear that Caterham must produce a midfield car for the new season if he is to remain with the team after 2012.
The former McLaren race winner believes he is a better driver than he was when he joined the sport with Renault in 2007 and has warned Caterham, that his services may be required elsewhere if the CT01 isn’t up to scratch.
“I’ve got enough experience and knowledge to appreciate what you need to have to be a success in F1,” he told Autosport.
“I don’t have a long-term contract [at Caterham]. I’ve kept my options open because we need to see how the season develops, and what happens.
“I am at a much higher level than I was in my first few seasons, and I want to be back in a front-running car competing at the front, and for points,” he added.
“Like I say, I want to progress with Caterham. I’ve been here since the beginning and it’s been great. Tony [Fernandes] has become a good friend too – but he will continue to be a friend even if I am no longer here.”
