the FIA’s single-seater techincal director Jan Monchaux said: “The decision was made a year or so ago – a bit less than a year – to go for what is called a nimble car.
“Theres no doubting his natural speed to which he has now added a much more mature approach and this combination makes him a very quick and consistent performer.
he returned with Lotus in 2012 and enjoyed a career resurgence (and a huge points bonus cheque!) before seeing out his twilight years at Ferrari and Alfa Romeo.