Heidfeld In Prost Connection.
F3000 series leader Nick Heidfeld could find himself in great demand as the silly season hots up, with Prost the latest team to want his services next year.
The French team is thought to be close to a deal with the German star, despite him also being in negotiation with both Jordan and Sauber. Heidfeld was lined up to replace Damon Hill at Jordan, should the Englishman have retired after the British Grand Prix, but a long-term deal with the Silverstone team is thought to have been ruled out by his McLaren-Mercedes links.
F3000 series leader Nick Heidfeld could find himself in great demand as the silly season hots up, with Prost the latest team to want his services next year.
The French team is thought to be close to a deal with the German star, despite him also being in negotiation with both Jordan and Sauber. Heidfeld was lined up to replace Damon Hill at Jordan, should the Englishman have retired after the British Grand Prix, but a long-term deal with the Silverstone team is thought to have been ruled out by his McLaren-Mercedes links.
Sauber, too, could find its demands for a two-year minimum contract obstructed by the Woking outfit, which wants to keep its option to sign Heidfeld as open as possible.
Prost could find itself with two new drivers next season, with both Olivier Panis and Jarno Trulli rumoured to be leaving the French team. Gauloise Junior F3000 pilot - and Prost test driver - Stephane Sarrazin has been linked to one seat, but it is unlikely that the team will take a chance on two F3000 graduates at the same time, and Heidfeld would be favourite to get the nod.
