Heidfeld to get Pedro de la Rosa's seat from next race?

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Hmm bit of an odd one this?

Nick Heidfeld is on the verge of an early return to Formula 1 this season, AUTOSPORT has learned, with sources suggesting that he is close to a deal that could see him drive for Sauber from the Singapore Grand Prix.

It is understood that if a deal is agreed then Sauber may move Pedro de la Rosa aside for the final flyaway events - with Kamui Kobayashi's place at the team secure now that he has a contract with the outfit for 2011.

De la Rosa returned to F1 this season after three years on the sidelines, and has scored six of the team's 27 points.

http://www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/86674

I know Pedro hasn't done that well but odd to replace him with another average driver. I thought Heldfeld would be tied to the tyre testing still :confused:
 
This has now been confirmed - http://www.f1fanatic.co.uk/2010/09/14/nick-heidfeld-replaces-pedro-de-la-rosa-at-sauber/

Peter Sauber said:
It was a hard decision for me to make as a team principal and I want to thank Pedro for his professionalism. By signing Nick we have a driver we know extremely well who will help us to further judge the comparative potential of our car.

Nick Heidfeld said:
I’m looking forward like crazy to having the opportunity to go racing again in a good car in Formula One from the Singapore Grand Prix onwards.

After the last months I’m even more motivated than ever. For me it is like coming home, as I raced for seven years in total for the team from Hinwil. Without doubt I will be feeling at home straight away and this should help me to familiarise myself as soon as possible with the car. I want to thank Peter Sauber for the faith he has put in me.
 
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