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Heidfeld to race for BMW this season

LONDON, FEB. 1. Nick Heidfeld will race for Williams in the 2005 Formula One season, the team announced on Monday.

The German beat out Brazil's Antonio Pizzonia for the team's second driver's spot and will partner Australia's Mark Webber.

``We did a lot of testing to make the choice,'' Williams team owner Frank Williams said in a statement. ``It was a very difficult choice in the very last minute. A very close call.''

Heidfeld, 27, has competed in 84 grands prix, driving for Prost, Sauber and Jordan.

``I really wanted this job,'' Heidfeld said. ``I will do everything I can to show that I deserve this place and I'm counting the days to the first Grand Prix.''

Pizzonia will be Williams' official test and reserve driver in 2005.

Heidfeld and Pizzonia had been competing for the No. 2 spot since November, including 12 days of testing.

The team announced Heidfeld's selection at the launch of its 2005 car in Valencia, Spain.

The 2005 season begins with the Australian Grand Prix on March 6.

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