He was supported by the German manufacturer as a junior driver , and then was test driver for McLaren Mercedes for the 1998 and 1999 seasons before earning his first race drive with Prost in 2000 . Nick Heidfeld joins Mercedes as back-up for Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg . The German will be reserve driver for the new team and also take on testing role . The 32-year-old spent the past four years at BMW Sauber and has driven in 167 races . He was a test driver with Williams last year but is now set to join Mercedes.
Nick Heidfeld joins Mercedes as back-up for Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg . The German will be reserve driver for the new team and also take on testing role . The 32-year-old spent the past four years at BMW Sauber and has driven in 167 races . He was a test driver with Williams last year but is now set to join Mercedes.