Heidfeld to use KERS again at Sepang
BMW Sauber Nick Heidfeld is to use KERS again at this weekend's Malaysian Grand Prix, his team has confirmed
The Hinwil-based outfit was unsure about whether or not there would be much of an advantage for Heidfeld to use the device at Sepang - with simulations showing that it would bring little benefit in terms of lap time.
However, following overnight analysis of data produced during Friday''s free practice sessions where Heidfeld ran with and without the system, the team has decided to run it.
Willy Rampf, BMW Sauber's technical coordinator, told AUTOSPORT that the team decided that using KERS would bring big benefits in the race.
"We think it will provide a strategical advantage for Nick," he said. "As well as offering a chance for more speed on the straights, with a long run to the first corner there is a good chance of getting some places at the start."
Heidfeld's team-mate Robert Kubica is not using KERS because of weight distribution complications brought about by fitting the device to his car.
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