Berlin, Dec 02: German Formula One driver Nick Heidfeld has signed a provisional contract with Jordan for next season that depends on the team's financial backing, his manager has said.
''We've accepted a compromise,'' Werner Heinz told Germany's Sid sports news agency yesterday. ''Nick's basic wages will be lowered but in exchange he'll have more of his own space available for sponsors.''
Heidfeld, 26, was with Sauber this year but has been searching for a drive after being released last month by the Swiss-based team after they signed Italian Giancarlo Fisichella and Brazilian Felipe Massa.
Jordan said last week they had taken an option on Heidfeld, who will test for the team in Spain this week.
Heidfeld earned about 4.5 million last year, according to media reports. The driver will also continue to explore other options as either a test driver or a move to the United States, Sid said.



Jordan are due to launch their new EJ14 car in the first week of February and are talking to a number of drivers about next season.


Bureau Report