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Lotus Praga LMP2 racing this weekend at Spa

May 1, 2013 by Editor Leave a Comment

Team Lotus LMP2, WEC Round 1, 12.-14.04.2013,Silverstone

Lotus Praga LMP2 is heading for Belgium for the second race of the 2013 FIA World Endurance Championship this weekend. The venue for the 6 Hours of Spa is the legendary Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps located in the Belgian Ardennes. The track is 7.004 km in length and one of the longest and most demanding on the calendar. Almost every race driver counts the circuit among his favourite because of its challenging layout and the famous “Eau Rouge” curve. Lotus is confident that the team will show a good performance in Belgium. The event at Spa will serve as a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Motorsport News Tagged With: FIA World Endurance Championship, James Rossiter, Jan Charouz, Lotus Praga LMP2, Lotus T128, Spa-Francorchamps, WEC

First glimpse of new LMP2 contender, the Lotus T128

February 13, 2013 by Editor Leave a Comment

Lotus releases a first photo of the Lotus T128’s monocoque. The driver cell of the T128 was developed in accordance with the 2014 LMP1 regulations. Improved safety, visibility and driver comfort have been paramount in the development of the chassis. The T128 provides a better view for the driver from inside the cockpit. An extensive mock-up program has been carried through in order to verify ergonomics and driver accessibility. Lotus gives a first insight into what to expect from the new sports cars of the 2014 generation. The T128 will run in LMP2 class in the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Motorsport News Tagged With: 24 Heures Du Mans, FIA WEC, FIA World Endurance Championship, James Rossiter, LMP2, Lotus LMP2, Lotus T128, Thomas Holzer, Vitantonio Liuzzi

6th in Shanghai for Lotus LMP2

October 29, 2012 by Editor Leave a Comment

Lotus was on a good pace at the 6 Hours of Shanghai. After being on Pole Position, James Rossiter in car #32 had a moderate start and did not push too much. The Briton did not use his tyres too hard as otherwise he would have had problems at the end of his first stint. It was a wise decision as the cars in front of him struggled with the tyres and so, Rossiter could catch up with the class leader. Unfortunately, car #32 had to retire because of some brake problems. Thomas Holzer and Mirco Schultis in car #31 finished the race on sixth position in LMP2 class. Both … [Read more...]

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Great race for Lotus LMP2 in Bahrain

October 1, 2012 by Editor Leave a Comment

The team showed a strong and impressive performance and achieved its best race result of the season so far. Car #32 finished the race in fourth position, just about 30 seconds off from the second place. Kevin Weeda, James Rossiter and Vitantonio Liuzzi did solid runs and were fighting for the podium. The black and gold livered Lotus LMP2 car #32 was even leading its class in the race. Car #31 had to retire because of a broken rear suspension. Luca Moro spun into the gravel and as a result, the suspension of the car was irreparably damaged. With the great … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Motorsport News Tagged With: Bahrain, James Rossiter, Lotus LMP2, Thomas Holzer, WEC

Mixed results for Lotus in WEC at Silverstone

August 29, 2012 by Editor Leave a Comment

LMP1: Lotus-Rebellion extended its lead in the LMP1 Team Trophy for privateers, finishing fourth and sixth overall. Neel Jani made up one place from his P5 grid slot at the start and then gave chase to the dominant works Audis andToyota. After a trouble-free first stint in the six hour marathon, he handed driving duties to Nicolas Prost. Unfortunately his #12 car spun after contact with the GT #57, which had already traded paint with the #1 Audi. The Lotus-Rebellion team was forced to pit to change tyres and was then handed a stop-go penalty. Come the next driver … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Motorsport News Tagged With: Harold Primat, James Rossiter, LMP1, LMP2, Neel Jani, Thomas Holzer, WEC

Highs & lows for Lotus LMP2 in WEC at Spa

May 9, 2012 by Editor Leave a Comment

After an engine change, car #32 got a penalty which meant that James Rossiter had to start from the pit lane with one lap down. Especially after the great result in yesterday’s qualifying this was a real shame for the team. Rossiter made his way through the field and went up to 6th position in LMP2 class. However, the Lotus LMP2 #32 needed to be repaired after an accident and lost some positions. The car finished the race in position 11 of the LMP2s. Car #31 was 5th in between but did not finish the race after a crash one hour before the end. Lotus has shown a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Motorsport News Tagged With: James Rossiter, LMP2, Renger van der Zande, Spa-Francorchamps

Kevin Weeda & James Rossiter to race for Lotus at Spa in LMP2

April 13, 2012 by Editor Leave a Comment

Lotus is pleased to announce that the team will run two cars at the 6 Hours of Spa. After the successful first appearance at the inaugural event of FIA WEC in Sebring, Lotus is set to contest the next round in Belgium with two cars. American Kevin Weeda and Briton James Rossiter will join the team and race alongside Thomas Holzer, Mirco Schultis and Luca Moro in Spa. Kevin Weeda was recently contesting in the 2012 Gulf 12 Hours being held at Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi. He was also racing historic Ferrari Formula One cars at the Ferrari Historic Challenge and … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Motorsport News Tagged With: FIA WEC, FIA World Endurance Championship, James Rossiter, Kevin Weeda, LMP2, Spa-Francorchamps

Good result for Lotus Jetalliance in China

November 14, 2011 by Editor Leave a Comment

Lotus Jetalliance has achieved its set goal in today’s finale of the Intercontinental Le Mans Cups inChina: Both Lotus Evora GTE made it to the finish at the “Six Hours of Zhuhai”. What is more: With a fourth place by Martin Rich/Oskar Slingerland/Rene Rasmussen (GBR/NED/DEN) and a sixth place by James Rossiter/Johnny Mowlem/David Heinemeier-Hansson (GBR/GBR/DEN) in the GTE/Pro class the race also produced an appealing result after all to end the season! Team manager Jan Kalmar: “Congratulations to the entire team. We did have some problems again this … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Motorsport News Tagged With: David Heinemeier-Hansson, James Rossiter, Johnny Mowlem, Lotus Evora GTE, Lotus Jetalliance, Martin Rich, Oskar Slingerland, Rene Rasmussen

Lotus Jetalliance look to China for exciting season finale

November 7, 2011 by Editor Leave a Comment

As a long and challenging season draws to a close, Lotus Jetalliance looks forward to a strong finishing performance from both Evora GTE cars at the Six Hours of Zhuhai in China this weekend (November 12th/13th). The first challenge has already been overcome simply by the team being in attendance at the race this weekend. After the team’s last outing in Atlanta which saw both cars retire with severe damaged there was uncertainty as to whether all the repairs could be completed on time, however the Lotus Jetalliance team pulled out all the stops to finish repairs … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Motorsport News Tagged With: James Rossiter, Johnny Mowlem, Lotus Evora GTE, Lotus Jetalliance

Lotus Jetalliance out early in Imola

July 3, 2011 by Editor Leave a Comment

Following the successful outcome the last time out at the 24 Hours of Le Mans, Lotus Jetalliance wanted to score points again in the fourth round of the ILMC. But the Autodromo “Enzo e Dino Ferrari” in Imola was no hospitable land for the team from Lower Austria: Both Lotus Evora GTE had to throw in the towel prematurely due to engine failures . . . The triumvirate of Mowlem/Rossiter/Hirschi was already affected after just ten laps, a little bit later the working day was over for Lukas Lichtner-Hoyer, who shared a car with Martin Rich and Oskar Slingerland, as … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Motorsport News Tagged With: James Rossiter, Johnny Mowlem, Lotus Evora GTE, Lotus Jetalliance, Lukas Lichtner-Hoyer, Martin Rich, Oskar Slingerland