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Kovalainen in the running for 2014 Lotus seat

Heikki Kovalainen has emerged as a surprise and late contender to drive for Lotus in 2014. The Finn, Caterham's 'Friday' driver this season, was drafted into Lotus' race lineup for Austin when countryman Kimi Raikkonen headed for early back surgery. It was believed the highly rated Nico Hulkenberg, or the well-funded Pastor Maldonado, were the only candidates to replace the Ferrari-bound Raikkonen full-time next year. But Kovalainen has performed strongly from the first practice lap in Austin, qualifying eighth compared to teammate Romain Grosjean's third on Saturday. Team boss Eric Boullier admitted the 32-year-old might have leapt into contention to race full-time for Lotus in 2014....
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