Monday 6 Oktober at 15:32 : BMW-Sauber has ended speculation about Nick Heidfeld's future by announcing that the 31-year-old will continue to race for the team in 2009.

The German driver has struggled at times this season, but will again drive alongside his Polish teammate Robert Kubica next year, the Hinwil based team confirmed with a short media statement.

Christian Klien will remain test and reserve driver.

"We see Nick and Robert as a strong driver pairing and Christian as an experienced test driver," team boss Mario Theissen said.