Sebastian Vettel's elevation to
Formula One driver could be expected to cause a headache for his World Series by Renault team principal, but Trevor Carlin insists that he is more than happy for his German star to make his debut at Indianapolis.
Vettel got the nod to make his first race appearance in the top flight after
Robert Kubica was ruled
hors de combat following his Canadian Grand prix shunt. Despite being discharged from hospital on Monday with 'just' mild concussion and a sprained ankle, the Pole was advised by
FIA medical staff not to race in the USGP. As a result, Vettel -
BMW Sauber's official reserve - steps in alongside
Nick Heidfeld.
The 19-year old currently leads the World Series standings by seven points following three podium positions in the first six meetings, including a lights-to-flag victory at the Nürburgring, but team boss Carlin says he has no qualms about letting the German race this weekend.
“We're delighted that Sebastian has been given the opportunity to make his
F1 race debut," he said, "Obviously, the circumstances are far from ideal, as Robert is also a former Carlin driver, and we wish him a speedy return to the cockpit.
"Sebastian has put in some exceptional performances so far this season in World Series, to put him and the team to the top of the championship standings. We all wish him the best of luck at Indianapolis and look forward to welcoming him back for the next World Series round in Hungary next month.”
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