Jul.24 (GMM) Heikki Kovalainen has revealed he would not be disappointed if Lotus switches to Renault power for the 2011 season.

Not only is the Finn linked with a possible switch to Renault, his current team Lotus is reportedly in talks to break its Cosworth contract and be powered by French-made engines next year.

"If that happens," he told Turun Sanomat newspaper, "it is certainly a better option for us.

"Renault has more experience," said the 28-year-old, "even if Cosworth has not been bad. The reliability at least in my car has been one hundred per cent."

Kovalainen, now 28, started his career with Renault, initially as a test driver and then by making his grand prix debut in 2007.

"I spent a lot of time with them," he said. "I know the guys and it would be a nice option if the team (Lotus) ends up with them."

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