There are probably a few million good reasons why Vitaly Petrov will partner Heikki Kovalainen at Caterham this year, but Tony Dodgins is disappointed for a man whose F1 career could have worked out very differently

The news that Vitaly Petrov will race for Caterham in 2012 was not exactly a surprise, but it was a little disappointing all the same.

Nothing against Petrov; it's just a shame that it should end like that for Jarno Trulli, the man he replaces.

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