Now that he has got the 2009's fastest car, lets see what he can achieve at his age of 41 years. He is being given the chance as a driver just because he has brought in more sponsorship deal for the mercedes. Its just money that guarantees a spot in the f1 driving.
had he not been a f1 driver he wud have certainly been a top earning star in bollywood. maybe not for his acting talent but for his sheer physique as bollywood never consider acting a talent for movies