Posts Tagged ‘Lotus’

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Some news tidbits from the world of Formula 1: ‘Outboard’ Mirrors To Be Banned: This weekend’s Grand Prix will be the last for the sort of ‘outboard’ rear view mirrors that are becoming commonplace in F1. In Australia last week, veterans Rubens Barrichello and Pedro de la Rosa led the calls for better driver visibility, [...]

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Some news tidbits from the world of Formula 1: Germany Hits Back After Italy’s Schumacher Criticism: The German press has hit back after its Italian colleagues were scathing of Michael Schumacher’s comeback performance in Bahrain. After the former Ferrari driver finished sixth behind his Mercedes teammate Nico Rosberg, the Genoa-based Il Secolo XIX newspaper crowned [...]

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Some news tidbits from the world of Formula 1: Button Must Prove He’s As Good As Hamilton – Ecclestone: 2010 is Jenson Button’s chance to prove he is as good as Britain’s other Formula One driver, according to Bernie Ecclestone. After winning last year’s world championship with Brawn GP, 30-year-old Button has switched to McLaren [...]

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Some news tidbits from the world of Formula 1: Mercedes GP Secures Another Sponsor – Report: Mercedes GP will reportedly unveil another major sponsor prior to the Bahrain season opener. The German sport business publication ‘Sponsors’ said the funding was secured due to the involvement of returning seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher. The magazine said [...]

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Some news tidbits from the world of Formula 1: World Series Team To Race In Lotus F1 Colors: A team in the World Series by Renault category in 2010 will bear the same livery as the new F1 entrant Lotus. After Lotus’ Malaysian reserve driver Fairuz Fauzy competed with MoFaz Racing in 2009, it will [...]

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Some news tidbits from the world of Formula 1: GP2 Team To Run In Renault’s F1 Colors: A GP2 team will also bear the distinctive colors of Renault’s new Formula One colors in 2010. The French team DAMS will be a partner of Renault’s driver development program this year, running the F1 reserve drivers Ho-Pin [...]

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Some news tidbits from the world of Formula 1: Online Launch For Virgin Next Wednesday: Virgin Racing, one of four new entrants to the Formula One grid for 2010, will reveal their first car next week according to a report on the official F1 website. The VR-01 will be unveiled online on the morning of [...]

Lotus’ 2010 Car To Launch February 12

Lotus has become the next F1 team to announce a launch date for its 2010 car. The new Malaysian-backed outfit, based in Norfolk (UK), said its first single seater will be unveiled on February 12. The news was announced by team boss Tony Fernandes on his Twitter page. “Turning on engines on the fifth, official launch [...]