Heidfeld F1 on Nuerburgring Nordschleife

Nick Heidfeld driving an F1 car around the Nuerburgring Nordschleife:

Nick Heidfeld has described his lap of the legendary Nordschleife at the Nurburgring as something he will 'never forget' when he evoked the circuit's former Formula 1 glory days by lapping the 20.8 kilometre circuit in his BMW Sauber F1.06.

Becoming the first driver in 31 years to take a Formula 1 car around the circuit, Heidfeld completed three laps of the daunting track in front of a 45,000 strong crowd and although he was forced to run with significant fuel, hard tyres and a short transmission ratio, the German claims it was an enthralling experience nonetheless.

"This drive was simply incredible. I thought it would be great to drive on the Nordschleife before I started out. But it was even better than I had expected. This racing track is the best in the world. I'd really like to have emptied the tank. It was a very special moment when I left the grand prix circuit in the direction of the Nordschleife.

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