Maldonado has endured a torrid campaign , being beaten 12 - 1 by Grosjean in qualifying .
His retention guarantees substantial sponsorship money for a team which is on the verge of being bought by Renault .
Maldonado has endured a torrid campaign , being beaten 12 - 1 by Grosjean in qualifying , but his retention guarantees substantial sponsorship money for a team which is on the verge of being bought by Renault .