Author Archives: Thorburn

Autosport – Jerome D’Ambrosio joins Lotus as third driver for 2012 F1 season

Posted on 24th January 2012

Autosport are reporting that former Virgin Marussia Racing driver Jerome D’Ambrosio will be joining the Lotus F1 Team as the third driver for 2012. D’Ambrosio, who finished ahead of team mate Timo Glock in the drivers standings in 2012, is … Continue reading →

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Final Exige S Performance and Weight Figures

Posted on 24th January 2012

It looks as if Lotus are almost ready to reveal the official performance figures for the new V6 engined Exige S. The weight and 0-100mph times have both risen a little, with an official 0-100mph time of 8.5 seconds and … Continue reading →

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Video – The MY12 Evora S IPS

Posted on 23rd January 2012

The MY12 enhancements to the Evora range don’t just bring improvements to the trim and specification of the new cars, but also a new model, the Evora S IPS, which combines the Evora S’s 345bhp supercharged engine with the Evora … Continue reading →

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Busy times for the Lotus F1 Team

Posted on 23rd January 2012

It’s been a busy few days for the recently re-branded Lotus F1 Team, with some highs and lows. Former World Champion Kimi Raikkonen has had his first taste of F1 since 2009 today, testing in the 2010 specification car on … Continue reading →

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Lotus Sport UK – Indian driver Sailesh Bolisetti to race for Lotus Sport UK

Posted on 21st January 2012

Lotus Sport UK have announced the first of their 2012 driver signings with Indian driver Sailesh Bolisetti joining the team to drive the Evora GT4. Lotus Sport UK has signed Sailesh Bolisetti to race in the 2012 Avon Tyres British … Continue reading →

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Spaces available for Silverstone Stowe Track Day with LoT this Saturday

Posted on 19th January 2012

Following a pair of minute cancellations Lotus-on-Track have 2 places still available for their first UK trackday of the year at Silverstones Stowe circuit this weekend. The day is being run as an Open Pit Lane event with a noise … Continue reading →

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Murray Motor Company Exige S Preview Day

Posted on 18th January 2012

Having had their original preview day cancelled due to the in-availability of the Exige show car last month, Murray Motor Company have announced they will be giving the car it’s first Scottish showing on Friday, 27 January between 10am and … Continue reading →

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Bruno Senna leaves LRGP for Williams Renault

Posted on 17th January 2012

Having lost his race seat to Romain Grosjean for 2012, Bruno Senna has left Lotus Renault GP and for signed with Williams Renault to race alongside Pastor Maldonado. The move sees the Brazilian join the team with which his famous … Continue reading →

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Lotus Cars – Lotus takes on Regent Street

Posted on 16th January 2012

Following on from the opening of their Hethel based Lotus Originals retail store, Lotus have today announced plans for the opening of their next store at 52 Regent Street in London. The store set to, set to be opened in … Continue reading →

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