German driver Nick Heidfeld will replace the injured Robert Kubica at Formula One team Lotus Renault.
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The 33-year-old, whose contract was not renewed by BMW Sauber at the end of last season, was widely expected to take the place of Kubica, who was seriously injured in a rally accident Feb 6 and could well be out for the entire season. Heidfeld will partner Vitaly Petrov.