Heidfeld admits to mistakes

Nick Heidfeld

Nick Heidfeld admitted he simply made driving mistakes after crashing twice during Friday practice in China.

The Renault driver damaged his front wing after going off track at Turn 10 during first practice, and then again after skidding off at Turn 13 in the second session.

The German admitted he was just trying too hard.

"It was a driving mistake. I went off twice and that can happen – I just went over the limit," said Heidfeld.

"I was in a very good mood until I crashed into the tire. I have been around for a while but I cannot remember crashing twice in one day, so that was not a good start."

He added: "It was just my mistake. These things unfortunately can happen, I think a lot of other people also went off a bit and had spins. Unfortunately I destroyed two wings, it shows it isn't easy today but it is not meant to be an excuse. I just f***** up!"