Vitaly Petrov is in discussions with two teams other than Lotus Renault GP, with regards to the future of his F1 career. It is believed the Russian has an option on his current deal which allows an exit from the Enstone squad, should he wish to leave.
Petrov joined LRGP, then known solely as Renault, at the start of the 2010 campaign before beginning 2011 in style by achieving a podium finish. Since then, the team has struggled to successfully develop its car and a rift between the two parties broke out after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, when Petrov criticised the squad for its lack of performance.
On Wednesday, Team Principal Eric Boullier – who has already signed 2007 Champion Kimi Räikkönen for the next two seasons - met with Oksana Kosachenko, manager to Petrov, in order to decide his future. According to the Russian media, Petrov now has until next Saturday (10 December) to make his feelings clear.
“I was given a very short amount of time, literally ten days - we have until December 10 to decide if Vitaly stays or leaves,” Kosachenko explained to RIA Novosti.
In the event of Petrov leaving the team, a number of drivers are being lined up to take his place, notably GP2 Champion Romain Grosjean and 2011 driver Bruno Senna. Petrov is believed to be in talks with two other Formula 1 teams, although his management has declined to name either of them.
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