Formula One news

Kiesa to revive F1 flirt?

Kiesa in the Minardi

It was one of the most fleeting Formula One careers in recent memory. Nicolas Kiesa, Denmark's proud son, stepped into a vacant Minardi at Hockenheim last season and steered the black car throughout the five ensuing grands prix.

Come season-2004, though, 'Nic' is left without an F1 home. Not only did principal Paul Stoddart opt for the well-funded Zsolt Baumgartner and Gianmaria Bruni this year, he didn't even offer Kiesa a testing role.

Those jobs went to highest-bidders Bas Leinders and Tiago Montiero. 'I almost can't follow along anymore,' said 25-year-old Nicolas. 'I've run out of things to say.'

Kiesa's fans, however, didn't give-up on their quest to see a Dane in F1. A Danish website has followed the example of the previously-embattled Baumgartner by vowing to raise the $3m NK needs to land a grand prix drive. 'It's a struggle ... when you're from a small country like Denmark,' said Kiesa.

more news

• 28 Nov.
  • Lola ready to enter Formula 1
  • Raikkonen close to Citroen WRC deal
  • Tung looking for 'useful' test
• 27 Nov.
  • Montreal seals Formula One contract
  • GPUpdate TV: Domenicali - high hopes for 2010
  • Jerez test: The cast
  • Wurz plays down USF1 link
  • Renault to test Baguette, Tung and Di Grassi
  • Alonso makes second visit to Ferrari
  • Force India confirms Sutil and Liuzzi
  • All new teams now FOTA members
  • Sauber buys team back from BMW
  • De la Rosa pushing for race drive
  • Ecclestone: I won't buy Donington
  • Haug becomes part of F1 in Schools
  • Volkswagen to provide F1 engines?
• 26 Nov.
  • Alguersuari: 2010 contract is signed
  • Conway and Ericsson to test for Mercedes
  • 4 driver options left for Lotus
  • 'F1 in need of Schumacher return' - Verstappen
• 25 Nov.
  • 'Fantastic opportunity' - Di Resta on Force India test
  • Recap: N.Technology court bid fails
  • BMW testers excited about Jerez
  • Brawn disappointed with Button drives, ponders Lauda
  • Piquet to drive in Massa kart race
  • Brawn aero chief wins award
  • Gillett disappointed with government position
  • Mercedes hopes to confirm line-up by Christmas
• 24 Nov.
  • Briatore verdict expected in January
  • Donington still hopeful over F1 race
  • Montreal race confirmation imminent
  • Massa names drivers for karting event
  • Campos car passes FIA safety tests
  • Strong test could seal drive, says Mallya
  • Force India to test di Resta and Hildebrand
  • Courts to hear Briatore case
  • Silverstone GP deal forthcoming
• 23 Nov.
  • GPUpdate TV: Sam Michael - building on 2009
  • Theissen waiting on entry decision
  • Mercedes delighted with Rosberg confirmation

Homepage