Technically this is not a new Formula 1 team. Lotus was one of the top F1 teams during the 1950′s thru the 1970′s; winning 7 constructors championships and 6 drivers championships during that period. The company began to struggle in the 80′s after the death of Colin Chapman, Lotus Engineering’s founder, of a heart attack in 1982. Poor car designs followed by mounting debts eventually saw the end of the Lotus era. The team’s last race was in Australia in 1994. The Lotus name is back for 2010 under new management with the full support of Chapman’s family and sporting the ever familiar green and yellow.
Lotus Racing – Malaysia
Drivers:
Heikki Kovalainen – Finland
Jarno Trulli – Italy
Team Principal:
Tony Fernandes
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Technical Specifications:
- Engine: Cosworth V8 CA2010
- Chassis material: Carbon fibre
- Dampers: Panske
- Gearbox: X-Trac
- Clutch: AP Carbon Multi Plate
- Wheels: BBS to Lotus spec
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