Renault looking for sponsors to replace Heidfeld with Bruno Senna

Bruno Senna could soon replace Nick Heidfeld as Robert Kubica's replacement at Renault. According to Auto Motor und Sport, team owner Gerard Lopez spent some time with the reserve driver.

The entrepreneur would be looking for sponsors to allow the Brazilian, nephew of the unforgettable Ayrton Senna, to replace Heidfeld, invited several times by the team to improve his performances.

The leaders of the Enstone team have repeatedly denied the rumors of financial difficulties but according to the German magazine the team is in "desperate need of money", especially to pay the high costs of the engines to the French engineer.

Heidfeld's seat, however, would not be at risk in the short term despite the Montreal incident with Kamui Kobayashi.

“Until the accident, his race had been perfect,” said team boss Eric Boullier.