Lotterer replaces Kobayashi for Belgian Grand Prix

Audi R18 TDI driver Andre Lotterer of Germany waits on the pit during the Le Mans 24-hour sportscar race in Le Mans, central France, June 12, 2011. REUTERS/Stephane Mahe

LONDON (Reuters) - Three times Le Mans winner Andre Lotterer will make his Formula One debut in Belgium this weekend after Caterham announced on Wednesday the German driver would be replacing experienced Japanese Kamui Kobayashi.

The cash-strapped team, who changed ownership in July and are fighting for their future, said the 32-year-old had been brought in to provide more feedback to improve the car's performance.