- Born
- 19.10.81
- Team
- Renault
- F1 career
- Yet to start
- Last year
- Did not compete
While Lewis Hamilton has been taking all the attention, another F1 debutant is quietly learning the ropes at Renault.
Kovalainen will begin the season as a relative unknown, but his team are convinced he has the potential to be a world champion after years of testing for them and success in GP2.
His first few races in F1 were a loud wake-up call, and he'll have to show greater speed on qualifying day if he is to succeed this year.
Kovalainen faces a tough baptism of fire, partnering the experienced Fisichella and racing for a team that is determined to prove they can win world titles without Fernando Alonso.
