Eric Boullier: “Heikki Kovalainen can be an option” for 2014

This weekend in Austin all eyes are on the new teammate of Romain Grosjean. Since his arrival in the United States, Heikki Kovalainen has shown himself to be solid, integrating perfectly into his new team. Yesterday during the qualifying session, the 32-year-old Finn entered Q3, something that had not happened to him since the 2009 Suzuka Grand Prix.

A performance that attracted the attention of the Lotus team principal F1, Eric Boullier: “It may be an option (for 2014. Editor’s note). It's true that he wasn't on our departure list but he was able to change our minds. Everything is possible. » revealed the Frenchman on the Finnish television channel MTV3.

We announced to you Friday that the former pilot Mclaren et Renault was hoping to return to Caterham next year (to read here), but like a certain Jacques Villeneuve, his performances during the last two events of the season could help him relaunch his career. Business to follow?