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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

Technical problems mar Evora performance in ILMC

October 3, 2011 by Editor Leave a Comment

Following huge technical problems and several racing incidents, neither of the two Lotus Evora made it into the final classification of the ten-hour long “Petit Le Mans” at Road Atlanta, since neither the triumvirate of James Rossiter/Johnny Mowlem/David Heinemaier-Hansson (GBR/GBR/DEN) nor their sister car of Martin Rich/Oskar Slingerland/Kaspar Jensen (GBR/NED/DEN) managed to complete the required 70 percent of the total running time. Since both cars suffered sincere damage, the team’s appearance in the final event in China on November 13th has now been … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Motorsport News Tagged With: ILMC, Lotus Evora GTE, Lotus Jetalliance

Group Lotus Motorsport Round-up

September 15, 2011 by Editor Leave a Comment

Group Lotus brings you something from the weekend (a little later than usual due to the Frankfurt Motor Show….) FORMULA ONE – ITALIAN GRAND PRIX Bruno Senna scored his first ever F1 points on his second outing for Lotus Renault GP. It marked the first time since the 1993 Australian Grand Prix that the Senna name has appeared on the points list. The Brazilian finished in ninth place, improving one position on where he started, while team-mate Vitaly Petrov’s race ended at the first corner. The Russian, who started an impressive seventh, was battling Nico … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Motorsport News Tagged With: GP2, GP3, ILMC, Lotus Jetalliance, Lotus Renault GP

Karl Wendlinger to race the Evora GTE at Silverstone

September 5, 2011 by Editor Leave a Comment

Lotus Jetalliance to Silverstone with Karl Wendlinger and nine updates! Lotus Jetalliance commences the second half of the season in the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup with a top announcement! The Lower Austrian factory team of the British marque will contest the fifth race in Silverstone next weekend (September 10th, 11th) with Karl Wendlinger! Team owner Lukas Lichtner-Hoyer has managed to sign up the Tyrolese in a lightning operation. After almost three years the former Formula 1 driver will therefore celebrate a comeback with the Lower Austrian team, with whom … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Motorsport News Tagged With: ILMC, Lotus Evora GTE, Lotus Jetalliance, Silverstone

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

Both Evora GTE’s to race at Imola 6h

June 27, 2011 by Editor Leave a Comment

“We want to follow up on the success of Le Mans and score points again!” The team from Lower Austria will again enter both Lotus Evora GTE. The venerable Autodromo “Enzo e Dino Ferrari” is the venue for the “6 Hours of Imola” at the weekend – at the same time the fourth race of the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup. Also competing will be Lotus Jetalliance – the team from Lower Austria will enter two Lotus Evora GTE. According to team manager Jan Kalmar things should go similarly well as the last time out at the classic event in Le Mans, where … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Motorsport News Tagged With: Evora GTE, Imola, Lotus Jetalliance

[PICS] Lotus in Le Mans

June 13, 2011 by Editor Leave a Comment

You can read our reports from Le Mans here... http://www.lotuscars.com/motorsport/en/lotuslover-from-le-mans Please view our images from the weekend's Le Mans 24 hour below. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Gallery, Motorsport News Tagged With: 24 Heures Du Mans, James Rossiter, Johnny Mowlem, Lotus Evora, Lotus Jetalliance

Lotus in Le Mans (Part IV): Et fini

June 13, 2011 by Editor Leave a Comment

The final 6 hours of the race are very exciting at the head of the pack with the lead 2 cars more often than not within 15 seconds of each other and at times the Peugeot even got close enough to threaten the Audi for overall lead. Even with 3 hours to go and rain giving the drivers something to think about the race was certainly not over. Down to less than 30 cars, almost half of the starters are out and the garage shutters are pulled down as the cars retire, almost in mourning but the Lotus Jetalliance car is carrying on as expected. No-one is patting their backs yet, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Blogs, Motorsport News Tagged With: 24 Heures Du Mans, James Rossiter, Johnny Mowlem, Lotus Evora, Lotus Jetalliance

Lotus in Le Mans (Part III): Into the night…

June 12, 2011 by Editor 2 Comments

Le Mans is a race, it’s about the race but for most visitors, it’s also a social event and time to enjoy the pinnacle of GT motorsport with pals over a beer as the sun sets and the cars just don’t slow down! Thousands of people visit the track and camp out, some arriving a week beforehand to enjoy the weather and other attractions Le Mans has to offer with plenty of live gigs, support races, qualifying and other fun to be had. Some of the campers take this part more seriously than others, so far I’ve seen a 4-poster bed in gazebo, a panel van with … [Read more...]