Despite the few places available, the one dealing with high expectations is Lucas di Grassi, mainly for having trained the whole year of testing the Pirelli tires -, something very similar to Nick Heidfeld, who served the same function in 2010 and managed to run tests by Sauber and Renault.
"Being a pilot for Pirelli this year helped me a lot in mileage. The fact of developing tires for 2012 makes me comfortable in a technical position to obtain a job, but there's the financial side, it sticks," says the Paulista, which recognizes the need to complete a sponsorship deal.
"As everyone knows, we have pilots with many sponsorships and this raises the market price. I have proposed, but I have to sponsor. The door is not closed and we are working," continues Luke, who does not rule occupy a reserve function or follow Pirelli, alternating with other high-profile championships.
"If it works, I am in F-1. Otherwise, try to be below the reserve or Pirelli, alternating with other world class. Without doubt, the most important are Le Mans Series and DTM. I run into one of these two is not in F-1 ", he adds.
