Mercedes GP have confirmed that Nick Heidfeld will be their reserve and test driver for the 2010 season.

The 32-year-old, who had been linked with Renault after starring for BMW Sauber for the last four years, will offer support to fellow Germans Michael Schumacher and Nico Rosberg in the squad’s line-up.

Heidfeld has failed to win a Grand Prix in his decade as a driver although he has started more than 150 races. He has also driven for Prost, Sauber, Jordan and Williams but will not be on the grid when the new season starts in less than two months’ time.

However, he remains upbeat about his new role, saying: “I’m very pleased to be joining the Mercedes Formula One Team.

“It’s the team which has attracted the most interest in the off-season, not only because of the comeback of Michael Schumacher, but also because this season sees the return of the Silver Arrows cars as a Mercedes-Benz works team for the first time in over 50 years.

“While I would of course have preferred a seat as an active driver, I’m really proud to be part of the new Silver Arrows team.”

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