''I know that is what Mario thinks''German veteran
Nick Heidfeld has taken exception to Mario Theissen's claim that the promotion of Robert Kubica last year gave him a 'wake-up call'.
"I know that is what Mario thinks," said 29-year-old Heidfeld, who suffered a dip in
form in 2006 as he raced alongside Kubica and, during the first half of the season, Jacques
Jacques Villeneuve.
Referring again to BMW Sauber team principal's comments, Heidfeld told Sport Bild: "However, I see things differently."
But with BMW Sauber's young German test driver Sebastian Vettel now waiting in the wings as test driver, the pressure has moved squarely from ousted
Jacques Villeneuve to Heidfeld's shoulders to prove that a veteran of 100-plus Grand Prix is still a better choice for the future than a rookie.
With 22-year-old Kubica, BMW's gamble on a rookie paid off, and Heidfeld is under contract only to 2008.
Meanwhile, Heidfeld sees
Kimi Raikkonen as the favourite to win the drivers' title in 2007.
"Ferrari know exactly what they are getting with Kimi," he added, playing down speculation that the Finn might struggle to ably replace
Michael Schumacher at the Italian team.
Source GMM
