Nick Heidfeld takes on the Porsche Supercup

Currently fifth in the drivers' standings of the FIA World Endurance Championship, Nick Heidfeld will debut in the Porsche Supercup at Hockenheim ( 20th to 22nd of July) celebrating the 20th anniversary of the event. The former Formula 1 driver, including Williams-BMW, recently finished fourth in the 80th edition of the Le Mans 24 Hours with the Lola-Toyota No.12 of Rebellion Racing with Nicolas Prost and Neel Jani.

With a record of 13 podium finishes in Formula 1, the native of Mönchengladbach takes on a new challenge after that of endurance racing: "I will face the specialists of the Porsche Supercup,” said Nick Heidfeld. “I am aware that it is not easy to keep pace with the leading drivers, but that's what makes the challenge interesting. I saw the popularity of Porsche at Le Mans. I have two Porsche cars in my collection, so it will be a very special race for me. "

Nick Heidfeld will rejoin FIA World Endurance World Championship on the 26th of August at the 6 Hours of Silverstone, the fourth round of the Championship.

Dave Davies (quotes from Porsche press release)

Photo: SEBRING (FLORIDA, USA), Sebring, Sebring 12 Hours, Thursday, March 15, 2012, PRACTICE. Nick Heidfeld will race a Porsche Supercup race for the first time at Hockenheim at the end of the month.