Heidfeld on the comeback trail
As Singapore's skies threw down another shower of fat, warm raindrops on Thursday, there was a flurry of activity outside 's motorhome.
A media melee ran to shelter under the team's large garden umbrellas - which handily also provided the setting for the first glimpse of on his return to Formula 1 racing.
The German has been a fixture in the paddock all season but often cut an isolated figure as he drifted on the sidelines as ' reserve driver.
But, after being named as 's replacement for the final five races of 2010, Heidfeld was glad to be back in the spotlight.
"I couldn't wish for anything better," said the 33-year-old, who will now get his 11th season in Formula 1 under way in Singapore.

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