Lotus could develop a GT3 demand for rally

It is becoming a regular in the Spanish sections, but many still see Lotus demand as a stranger in our House. The small coupe driven by the Vallejo brothers has been developed by the team of Stefano D?Aste and still shows some problems of youth. However it is now the own brand which want to present an evolution of the GT3 demand especially for his involvement in IRC or the WRC rally.
The car would meet with the new rules adopted by the FIA for the GT?s, which implies in turn a production of at least 500 series. The brand has proposed having everything ready before 2012, so that if the rumor is true we would have to begin to know more details in a few, even expected to be presented at the IAA Frankfurt. If since then the news is confirmed, we can have a true rival for the S2000 in dry asphalt.

Lotus Renault GP will not have to change its decoration to the Grand Prize of Canada 2011, but perhaps to 2012

Lotus Renault GP will not have to change its decoration to the Grand Prize of Canada 2011, but perhaps it for 2012. This information is which is distilled from the official statements of the team after learning that, fortunately for them, not they will have to devise a new decoration only to the Grand Prize of Canada 2011.

During the last few weeks there has been enough on the possibility that the black and gold decoration of Lotus Renault Grand Prix, which evokes the colours of John Player Special, was not in line with the Government regulation on tobacco in the sport. In the end, the two parties involved have been in which Lotus Renault Grand Prix not draw any benefit from "JPs".

Therefore it is assumed that the item would be closed. Nevertheless, Eric Boullier, who wanted to thank the Government of the area for its good faith, he explains that looking ahead to next year, it is very possible that seeking a solution, with more time, by the fact that cars further comply with the regulations.

If this means that Lotus Renault GP in 2012 will be painted with other colours throughout the year, or that they are only going to change for Canada, it is something that we do not know. In any case, it would not surprise me that they try to play any other decor that does not have any relationship with the tobacco, such as the "Essex" in 1980. Time will tell.

Grand Prix of Spain F1 2011: Tony Fernandes holds a great result for Team Lotus

Tony Fernandes holds a great result for Team Lotus, achieved in the qualifying session held this afternoon. Although entry may not seem so, the reality is quite different. Heikki Kovalainen has become faster in the Q2 than the two Force India, in addition to beat the Williams of Barrichello in the Q1.
The fifteenth position achieved by the Finnish pilot is, Tony Fernandes, a reward for all the hard work that puts Team Lotus in the car and the entire project in general. However, Fernandes does not want that the team is now entrusted, and precisely, these results, considers that it is time to work harder than ever.
Heikki Kovalainen, for its part, says that even more speed from the Lotus can be drawn. The pilot wanted to highlight the work of the mechanics during the night and during the third session of free practice, to develop the car and going as well as it has done. He has hopes to get a good result tomorrow.
As for Jarno Trulli, continues with the tone of last season. More problems in his Lotus made him suffer a session of classification with much uncertainty, as did not know if he would go on track until the last moment. In the end, an eighteenth position is a sufficiently acceptable, taking into account the problems.

Grand Prix of Spain F1 2011: Lotus Racing hopes to improve a second with his new aerodynamic package

During the past of Turkey of formula one Grand Prix, at the meeting of qualifications, Lotus Racing, and more specifically Heikki Kovalainen, he was only five tenths of Rubens Barrichello, classified in the Q1 seventeenth. Times speak and say that Lotus Racing is more and more away from their theoretical rivals (Hispania Racing F1 Team and Marussia Virgin Racing) and closer to the group which represents the middle of the grid (Toro Rosso, Williams F1 and Sauber).
If we discard the time of Barrichello, able to make a best time of 1.5 seconds in the Q2, we could now say that Lotus Racing is a second platoon. Exactly the time that they intend to improve during the Grand Prix Spain thanks to the important package of improvements that have been. This belief the Team technical director Mike Gascoyne in anglo-Malaysian.
The British announced that at the Circuit de Catalunya, the single-seater Lotus Racing will have a new blown diffuser, the first developed by the team. For this reason, they are cautious. While its goal is to get that second separating them from the squad, they are aware of that will need more time to draw any conclusions because of the complexity of the system.
But Gascoyne is also aware that the blown diffuser should be an incentive for them. If ever is closer to their rivals and they had it blown diffuser, now that they have, the distance should be reducirsese. The Grand Prize of Spain could be the first great moment of Lotus Racing.

Team Lotus acquires Caterham Cars, it's official

After being discussed throughout the last week, it's official. Team Lotus has acquired Caterham Cars. Or what is the same, Tony Fernandes, Kamarudin Meranun and SM Nasarudin have bought to the consortium led by Corven Ventures one of the brands of recreational vehicles more legendary which still exists. For the time being there will be no drastic changes since the current team, led by Ansar Ali, will continue to be directing the course of the English manufacturer.
Among the objectives of the new owners, continue with the development of its model star, the Seven (born under the eye of Colin Chapman Lotus car and that they have been manufacturing since 1973), and lead to Caterham Cars to the new century, making the creation of new models such as the Caterham-Lola SP/300.R. does is this movement that put an end to the struggle between Lotus Group and Team Lotus and see the name of Caterham in? the formula 1?

The Lotus Evora AWG completes his first tests before its premiere in Le Mans

 The next 11 and 12 June, Lotus will return to the 24 hours of Le Mans in the hands of the new Lotus Evora GTE. Before that happens, the new British model will have the opportunity of stepping on the La Sarthe circuit next Sunday on the occasion of the official test day. Lotus, in the hands of the Austrian team Jetalliance, will be on track with two units of the AWG. But this will be on Sunday.
With James Rossiter to the steering wheel, last week, Lotus took the Stobart of Evora GTE in its layout of evidence located in Hethel airfield. But beyond that first takes contact, Lotus continued with the test at the circuit of Snetterton motor racing to complete more than 1,000 kilometers of test without problems of importance.

Thus said it Claudio Berro, director of the programme of the British brand competition. A good symptom of face to the litmus test. On Sunday, the Lotus Evora AWG must be measured before the all-powerful BMW M3, Ferrari 458 Italy GTC and Porsche 911 GT3 RSR. In addition to the 24 hours of Le Mans, Lotus programme provides for the participation in the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup.

The battle between Group Lotus and Team Lotus will have a verdict next April 20

Gone are all the dimes and bickering as to who should be able to use the Lotus name in the name of your team. Once listened to all the parties, on 20 April, the London tribunal to settle the dispute between Group Lotus and Team lotus will resolve the case. From that moment, a priori, only one of the two teams can use the Lotus name on your behalf.

Gain Team Lotus, bone Tony Fernandes, would be the case that despite the fact that Lotus would continue sponsoring to the British formula one team named not could form part of the nominal title of it. Although if appear as advertising in the single-seater. In case of losing Team Lotus, Brabham Malaysia should resort to its original name 1malaysia and if maintaining the essence based on the historical green and yellow colours in Lotus. A mess that could not have a solution if the judge decides that both teams can keep their current names. In the end, Lotus appears in Lotus Renault GP as a sponsor, as it might appear Proton or Group Lotus. To sum up a mess that does well for any of the parties. Well Yes, Lotus which is on everyone's lips, even if it is for this.

Lotus Renault Grand Prix brings improvements to the Grand Prize of Malaysia

Despite the good performance of the preseason and the team during the same statements in which they expressed their objectives, one of the surprises of Australia was Lotus Renault Grand Prix performance. Now, for the Grand Prize of Malaysia, traeran some improvements.
Such improvements should help to improve the car, according to the technical director James Allison, several tenths of a second per lap. It seems that the front and rear wings will be new, as well as several pieces in other parts of the car, which will be renewed before the race this weekend.
Eric Boullier, for its part, gave an interesting reading of the season we carry and analyze what we have to be seen. The French believed that this year will see a different in each Grand Prize order, and the teams will have to work career to race if they want to maintain their position with regard to the group.
Nick Heidfeld, who had a disappointing career, added the DRS should have a greater impact in Sepang, having long straights after slow corners. We'll see if the good Nick is right, although I am personally not convinced at all, seen in Melbourne.

David Hunt will not support Team Lotus in its fight against Lotus Renault Grand Prix

Today was scheduled to begin in the Supreme Court of London view which should clarify the ownership of the rights of the Lotus name that struggles Lotus Renault Grand Prix and Team Lotus. If getting this far was a small victory for the team of Tony Fernandes, today Team Lotus has received a serious blow in his fight against Group Lotus.
One of the people who should help to Team Lotus with his statement, David Hunt has not appeared at the hearing. It should be remembered that the brother of James Hunt was the owner of the rights of the Team Lotus name until its sale to Fernandes. The reason for the non-appearance is simple. Hunt says that Tony Fernandes has still not paid by the name and it seems that not there is the thing that the British complain that they are trying to renegotiate the terms of the sale of the computer name.

Lotus aims to the podium for 2012

In the formula one team Lotus were convinced that they will fight for the podium in 2012. They say it openly after being the best team of the three new in 2010. With this accomplished goal is the time to consider a new objective, which is for 2011 to be in the middle of the grid on a regular basis. It is not a very imaginative aim, it is something quite realistic, but only for the case that they are able to eliminate the difference between the ninth and the tenth team qualified in 2010, namely, the distance in race between a Toro Rosso and a Lotus. 0 13 Points in a preseason?
Meet the objective, for 2012 (and if before not just the world) the logical thing is to progress to be regularly in the points race after race, and why not, get some other podium. These are words of Graham Watson, the team's leader. And the constant points and podiums for 2013 would be higher and why not, "being in front of everything".
Not I tell that without ambitious objectives no one would be able to succeed, and we will leave it to flow the 2011 season to go see if so objective minimally reasonable, either become impossible. What Yes can assure you is that I have called, and much attention having found these statements. I have no arguments to qualify of delusional or visionary, time will tell.

HRT: Colin Kolles says they suppressed distances with Virgin and Lotus

I think that it is acceptable, as Hispania Racing Team Spanish team in their birth, give you the necessary coverage in media as Motorpasion F1. Another thing is that we are critics or not with what we see. Time gains being critical because I read two news on statements by Colin Kolles leave me, to put it in a gentle way, "as well".

First summary of what you will see: according to Kolles HRT will reach Virgin and Lotus (Malaysian), and do not see why not achieve them; and Furthermore, Kolles is very happy to not be part of the FOTA (and one reason may be approaching Ecclestone, but that it did not say he).
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Won't know I, clear, but it seems that no one really knows. It is unknown in the same measure in which the f is unknown because it has not rolled yet. True that if see you with some distance paints thing well: car designed by Geoff Willis, totally nuevo… but why is so "surprise!" what might happen. I believe, and some of you said something similar these days, that the expectation created by HRT is poorly designed.

And the truth, hence to Virgin or Lotus not evolve to the same extent there is a way (probably eye Virgin, but Lotus seems a step ahead):

The car does not look bad, it seems a modern F1 [sic]. We'll see where we are - you so I can't say at this time. I think that we have improved the performance of last year, and that is all at this stage. (...) For me one of the surprises of last year was that, running with the same car, the difference was increasingly less, and no more. I cannot explain

Well, called adaptation, I think. Adaptation of a team that had no offseason during the winter and it was during the first five or six races, adaptation of drivers to a car as the HCT and adaptation at all.

I include it here because I read that last suggestion and it seems right to me. The output of the FOTA HRT was allegedly due to lack of payment of the fees of HRT, but cited other reasons from the computer. The crux of the matter is it is suggested that, at least indirectly, HRT can see benefit in eyes of Ecclestone for leaving FOTA known the interests of the head to break the unity of the teams.

I am not saying that it was intentional, but it is clear that for a team in a not bad economic situation in constant balance, it is good that Bernie you see through eyes of father.

PS: do is only to my that the f reminds me somehow Honda BAR?

Lotus Renault GP may replace Nick Heidfeld Robert Kubica at anytime of the season

Pre-season test at the Jerez circuit, Nick Heidfeld did apply his experience and his work provided the decision of Lotus Renault GP of finding a temporary replacement for Robert Kubica. Not it took reach the Circuit de Catalunya, Brabham, English, now confirmed German for the entire season.

In spite of the contract, seat isn't insured already to Lotus Renault GP has included a clause that allows sustituit to Nick Heidfeld Robert Kubica for anytime of the season. It is clear the rehabilitation of the Polish pilot won't question a couple of months and therefore Heidfeld may fly quiet giving the best of himself.

But it would not be unreasonable thinking to leave your site to that at end of season pilot polacorecuperara sensations in the face of the 2012 season. The own Robert Kubica has acknowledged that it will make it possible to be back on track this year.

Nick Heidfeld confirmed by Lotus Renault GP

There are no more possibilities for more rumors. Kimi Raikkonen, Pedro de la Rosa or Vitantonio Liuzzi. The chosen to be a substitute for Renault Kubica in Lotus Renault GP is finally Nick Heidfeld. This afternoon the British team confirmed the signing of the German pilot who turns up on Friday the R31 in preseason at the Montmelo circuit training.

Finally no more surprises and Eric Boullier and the rest of the team responsible have completed opting for the insurance. A driver like Heidfeld who shot much with Pirelli tires during the first phase of testing of the Italian brand and that also is more shaped the alternative Spanish after having finished the season past the Sauber commanders. To be able to vote this post you must login or register here.

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I would like to return to formula one in different circumstances, but I am proud to have another chance. I really enjoyed the last week in Jerez test and I adapte very well with the kids at the track. I have good feelings with the car, which is quite innovative. I'm extremely motivated and I'm looking forward to start the season.

Lotus Cars does not rule out the presence of Jean Alesi at the 24 hours of Le Mans

After two years in the Golden retirement representing the Speedcar Series, in 2010, Jean Alesi returned to competition in capital letters and made it big in the 24 hours of Le Mans and Le Mans Series with the Ferrari F430 GT2 from AF Corse along with Scuderia Ferrari Giancarlo Fisichella tester. In 2011, the French changed position. Italy it became England becoming Ambassador of Lotus Renault GP and responsible for the development of Lotus Exos T125. A sort of single-seater for track-days which can only enjoy 25 people that disbursed the million-dollar costs.

But there could not finish the tasks of the French that this year Lotus will be present in the 24 hours of Le Mans with two unidades of Lotus Evora GTE in Team Lotus Jetalliance hands. The head of the area of competition of Lotus, Claudio Berro, said that his presence in the 24 hours of Le Mans will discuss with Jean Alesi. Why not said the Italian.

 

Bruno Senna in Lotus Renault GP

The fourth day of testing in Jerez has been the day again see a yellow helmet quite relative to a single partner to the Lotus name. Bruno Senna, as commented Hunaudieres yesterday, achieved the fifth fastest time of the table in direct struggle for a seat with Nick Heidfeld. But what I wanted to comment on is precismente that the fact again together Senna with Lotus.

It sounds like advertising potential, magnet sponsors and revive the past, but Bruno times are not to shoot rockets. A Lotus Renault GP fit you a consolidated driver to secure results, and Nick Heidfeld is that moment has more amount of ballots for temporary seat. Because we hope it is temporary and to see Robert Kubica at the controls, in the shortest time possible.
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I admit I would like to be given the circumstance another Senna is a Lotus, and do things that made the first, best, back in the 1980s. More than anything because Ayrton Senna just so I could enjoy at the end of his career, when made the best and the worst, and when there was this unbearable tension between him and Alain Prost.

I believe that the most exciting career era should be to Lotus. And for this reason, taking advantage of the situation of yesterday Bruno Senna returned to look like a family in a Lotus helmet albeit different, I wanted to remember an image like this:

I am convinced that his nephew is not the best choice for flying Lotus Renault GP. This post is just to make a unique and heartfelt tribute to his uncle photo wow the world at the controls of a Lotus of the truth.

Kimi Raikkonen will not again hand of Lotus Renault GP formula 1

 Among the long list of candidates for susituit to Robert Kubica, a name stood out of all of Kimi Raikkonen. Not only by having a sixth something historic world champion on the grid but because many of us believe formula 1 lost more with his departure could win.

But despite the rumorologia, and while the formula seeks heat in Jerez and Raikkonen flies on Swedish snow from Lotus Renault GP have ruled out any possibility of Kimi Raikkonen replaced the injured Kubica. The head of the British team, Eric Boullier has been clear. Last year if they tried to punch him, before his refusal and his interest in world Rallye this time even you had in mind as a possibility.

In this way, and little by little, options to see Kimi Raikkonen in the formula will be diluted. He moved, or will they cast, Ferrari through the back door. Nothing he served become the first champion post-Schumacher in the Italian team. Now Iceman even has a flying officer in the Rallye and no mistake, you it is proving to be as difficult as they ventured much. The formula is formula 1, rally, another world.

  

 

Chandhok continues waiting to close its agreement with Lotus

Rather than proving it Lotus T128 newly presented last week, Karun Chandhok insists that it is still by signing a contract for 2011.

Expected the Indian pilot, who made his debut in F1 with the Hispania Racing team last year, will be hired by Team Lotus as pilot.

He has also reported that Chandhok need to bring a specific amount of sponsorship for the team led by Tony Fernandes, and could have the opportunity to run in his Grand Prix home Grand Prix India in New Delhi in October.

"There are many" If "in him", confirmed in the Spanish test circuit.

"Now I am here to do a test drive in one of the next three days." "The agreement is back and the rest will be done later," said Chandhok Times of India.

It is believed that Chandhok will lead on Thursday or Friday. Jerez test also develops the weekend.

"Months have passed since the last time I drove a F1 car and am very excited to be back in the elite club", he added.

"I am sure can provide added value for the team and its development agenda." "Tony (Fernandes) and Mike Gascoyne understand the value I bring to the team as a test pilot."

"The final agreement has not yet been closed, but things look bright at the moment," said Chandhok.

 

Lotus Renault GP will prove to Bruno Senna and Nick Heidfeld in Jerez

In the absence of a few hours so that engines start roaring in the circuit of Jerez, Lotus Renault GP has shown some light on who will be the substitute of Robert Kubica. During the last two days of tests, the Saturday and Sunday, Lotus Renault GP will prove to Bruno Senna and Nick Heidfeld. In this way, Brazilian and German postulate as the main candidates in a long list that included la Rosa, Christian Klien and Vitantonio Liuzzi Anthony Davidson.

Chosen by the English team profiles differ completely one another.Nick Heidfeld has perfectly experienced pilot role that initially seemed that you were looking for Eric Boullier. On the contrary, Bruno Senna is a pilot with short experience, just a year with a single-seater, HRT F110, it is far from meet the R31. At the moment, Lotus Renault GP not unveiled the order of appearance of the two pilots. The Friday morning we know it.

Heidfeld we already know what is capable, so it is perhaps time to see if Bruno Senna is able to win the post. In offseason, the Lotus-Senna Idyll was a dream to recreate, now things of the destination, it is closer to becoming reality than ever. Both have an opportunity of luxury, Heidfeld endure top-flight another year, Senna stay. To win the best.

Karun Chandhok tested with Team Lotus in Jerez and in Montmeló

Karun Chandhok tested with Team Lotus in Jerez and Montmelo, while the team assesses whether it suits them to make it his third driver in the face of the 2011 season. We take a few days with rumors about their future with Team Lotus, but what is clear now is that, at least come to test the car.

It will be a day at the Andalusian circuit and one in Catalan, although still not been decided what day will be. Tony Fernandes, Mike Gascoyne and Riyadh Asmet, CEO of the team, they seem to agree that Chandhok would be a good option as third driver for the team, but they prefer to try before making a decision. To be able to vote this post you must login or register here.

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This is because, according to the own Fernandes, to have to see if "everything is going as you have to go", assuming it refers its speed as well as its technical level.If times and former Hispania driver sensations are good, it will be. If they are not, probably not reach consummate nothing.

In any case, Chandhok has proven to be a driver of an acceptable category (still quite a few times ahead of Senna last year) and it also has a culture worker, educated and little problems, so that, in principle, suits Team Lotus.

Texeira has options for Lotus

He speculates that the Lotus Racing team could have up to four pilots reserve in this 2011.

He is already known that Davide Valsecchi and Luiz Razia have almost certainly his active participation within the Lotus team to be running the T128 sessions on Friday morning Grand Prix.

And Karun Chandhok is also close to a role with the team of Hingham to support pilots race; Jarno Trulli and Heikki Kovalainen.

But the media this weekend suggested that another contender for the post of Tester and reserve is 26 years old Portuguese born in Angola, Ricardo Teixeira.

In his training career, including the GP2 and formula 2 Teixeira had the support of the Angolan oil company Sonangol.

After the rest of the F1 teams sailed in Valencia last week, and attention turned to the presentation of the new McLaren in Berlin, Lotus lagged behind and Teixeira spent some time on the T128 Lotus.

"I am very happy that I could help with filming (car) and my first experience of an F1 car I can't wait to have another chance," he said.

Mike Gascoyne said Teixeira "defended very well and that's exactly what we needed to do".