Heidfeld makes Mercedes debut

Posted on 02/04/2010

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Nick Heidfeld got his first taste of a Mercedes Formula One car this week, albeit in a 56-year-old W196. Heidfeld has yet to drive the 2010 silver arrow but was in action demonstrating the 1954 Mercedes in Kuala Lumpur this week. Juan Manuel Fangio won the title with the car in period and Mercedes will be hoping that this year’s W01 will emulate the mid-to-late season dominance enjoyed by the W196 all those years ago. The car is valued at €26 million.