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Nick Heidfeld to race in Buenos Aires as planned

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FIA Formula E Championship 2015/16. Beijing ePrix, Beijing, China. Nick Heidfeld (GER), Mahindra Racing M2ELECTRO Press Conference Beijing, China, Asia. Saturday 24 October 2015 Photo: Sam Bloxham / LAT / FE ref: Digital Image _SBL7972

Sam Bloxham

BUENOS AIRES - Nick Heidfeld will take part in this weekend’s Formula E race in Buenos Aires as planned after completing a trouble-free shakedown for Mahindra.

Heidfeld missed the last race in Uruguay after undergoing surgery on his wrist in a bid to remedy a recurring problem.

The German driver confirmed on Thursday that he would make a decision after shakedown on his participation, despite being 99% sure that he would be fit to race after testing an old GP2 car last week.

Shakedown took place on Friday afternoon, after which Heidfeld decided that he was happy to take part in the race as planned, as confirmed to MotorSportsTalk by Mahindra.

Two-time IndyCar starter and 2009 A1 GP champion Adam Carroll had flown to Buenos Aires as backup in the event that Heidfeld could not race, but will not be needed for tomorrow’s ePrix.

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