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Nick Heidfeld left Formula One in 2011, after a successful career in the sport. He started racing in Formula One in 1999, and drove for several teams, including Sauber, BMW Sauber, and Renault. He scored a total of 13 podium finishes, and finished in the top ten in the Drivers' Championship three times. Heidfeld was a talented driver, and was known for his consistent performances.