Nick Heidfeld is confident he can produce the performance needed to secure Robert Kubica's race-seat while the Pole recovers from his horrific injuries.
Heidfeld will test for Lotus Renault on either Saturday or Sunday at Jerez as the team looks to find a replacement for Kubica, who may be out of action for the entire season.
Already team boss Eric Boullier has made it clear that Heidfeld is his favourite to fill in for the Polish driver, saying that if the team are "happy with Nick, then we keep Nick."
But if they are not, "we go to Barcelona and we test some other drivers."
However, the German, who is without a drive after failing to find the money needed to pay for a 2011 race-seat, believes he can deal with the pressure that has suddenly been put on his shoulders.
"I don't think like this," Heidfeld told Autosport when asked if he was feeling the pressure. "It's not my first time in this position.
"I had a shoot-out in Formula 3 with a load of guys, and something similar with the McLaren junior team in Formula 3000. And there was a head-to-head with Antonio Pizzonia at Williams.
"So I'm very confident that I can deliver. The test here is the first and most important step for me to have the chance to race."
He added: "I will push the limit as soon as I feel confident to go there. I don't go in there thinking I will take it slow straight away, I will just do what comes naturally."
Credit: PlanetF1.com (www.planetf1.com)
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