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May 24, 2012

Lotus Jetalliance out early in Imola

LJ Evora GTE

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...]

Lotus Jetalliance – Baptism of fire at Spa

Jetalliance Lotus Evora GTE

Lotus Jetalliance has passed the baptism of fire! In its first official race appearance the team brought the Lotus Evora GTE of Martin Rich (GBR) and Oskar Slingerland (NED) home tenth in class and 41st overall in the ILMC opener at Spa, the trio of James Rossiter (GBR), Johnny Mowlem (GBR) and Jonathan Hirschi (SUI) had to pass after about an hour due to an engine failure! Team manager Jan Kalmar: “Even though some might not quite understand it because of the outcome – for us the appearance was a great success – considering what we’ve achieved on the whole … [Read more...]

Spy shots of Lotus Le Mans contender at Snetterton

Lotus Evora GTE

Lotus were spotted testing this years Le Mans contender, the Evora GTE at Snetterton circuit recently. The car, being developed by Lead Designer Nicola Scimeca will enter Le Mans and various other endurance races through the course of 2011 under the Lotus Jetalliance team in line with Lotus's current commitment to Motorsport and a return to Le Mans is welcomed by both endurance racing and Lotus fans all over the world. Lotus Director of Motorsport Claudio Berro said: “Moving into the ILMC (International Le Mans Cup) is an exciting step for us and it will provide a … [Read more...]

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