Caterham: Van der Garde not worried by Kovalainen’s return

Giedo Van der Garde is not afraid. He has even just shown himself to be rather favorable on the return of Heikki Kovalainen to Caterham. After three years as a starter for the Malaysian team, the Finn has just been named reserve driver for the team based in Leafield, England, and will take part in the first free practice session during the Bahrain and Spanish Grand Prix. This news does not worry Giedo Van der Garden, who was in direct competition this winter with his predecessor to obtain the second available wheel and become Charles Pic's teammate.

“I think Heikki will be valuable for us”, said the Dutchman, 27, interviewed by GPupdate.net. “He has driven more than a hundred Grand Prix and therefore has a lot of experience. The team is letting him drive during free testing in Bahrain and Spain to see what they think of the car and what the situation is with the set-up. I think he can help us. » Asked about his position within the team, Giedo Van der Garde was firm. “I will participate in the entire season, that's 100% certain. I have a contract for this season, so I'm not worried. »