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General 2010 Air/track temp (˚C): 19 / 27 Race laps: 56 Circuit Altitude (m): 8 2010 ATM Press (HPa): 1022 2010 humidity (%): 35 2010 wind (kph): NNW 25 2010 Timing 2010 Qualifying Result P1 VET (1:34.558 Q3) P2 WEB (1:34.806 Q3) P3 ALO (1:34.913 Q3) TL best P20 TRU (1:39.399 Q1) 2010 Race Result P1 BUT (1:42.886) L14 P2 HAM (1:42.061) L13 P3 ROS (1:43.245) L14 TL best P14 KOV (1:47.141) L14 Quick Track Description Overtaking is difficult Easy on brakes Kerbs are not an issue Wind h…
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Team Lotus Information Highest temp in Team Lotus garage so far..... 44° Team Lotus Facebook fans 90,024 Number of AirAsia routes, covering 78 destinations 150+ General Total race laps: 56 Weather: Overcast, cloudy (am), sunny (pm) Max track temp: 35˚ Fastest laps KOV - 1:43.677, lap 43 / TRU - 1.45.280, lap 23 RACE 10/04/11 Runplan Driver: Heikki Kovalainen Chassis: T128-01 1100: Car cover off 1200: Race programme and strategy briefing 1215: First engine fire up / shift check / complete systems check 1400: Race briefing 1530: Pitlane o…
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Total laps FP3: KOV 19 / TRU 15 QUALIFYING: KOV 8 / TRU 8 Fastest laps FP3: KOV 1.39.260, lap 16 / TRU 1.39.699 lap 14 QUALIFYING: KOV 19th, 1.38.645, lap 4 / TRU 20th, 1.38.791, lap 7 FP3 09/04/11 Runplan Driver: Heikki Kovalainen Chassis: T128-01 1300 - 1302: Installation, 1 lap 1302 - 1312: System checks / brake blanking reduction 1312 - 1325: Run 2 / 7 laps 1325 - 1331: Slight oversteer - stiffen front to compensate / gain traction 1331 - 1342: Run 3 / 6 laps 1342 - 1351: Change to option tyres 1351 - 1401: Run 4 / 5 laps Driver: Jarno Trulli Chassis: T128-03…
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Number of Dell global command centres dedicated to helping customers use technology to reach their business goals: Seven KMs Melbourne - Sepang: 6,340.644 Litres of water consumed by Team Lotus at Sepang (estimated): 2,000+ Total laps VAL - 18KOV - 4TRU - 40 (21 FP1 / 19 FP2) Weather Grey, cloudy, humid Min/max track temperature: 32˚/ 49˚ Fastest laps VAL 1.44.054 (lap 16)TRU 1.41.620 lap 1 FP1KOV 1.44.886 lap 3 FP2 Davide Valsecchi (FP1) / Heikki Kovalainen (FP2) Chassis: T128-01 FP1 (VAL) 1000 - 1001: Installation (1 lap) 1001 - 1023: System checks, brake blanking adjustment 1023 - 1038: Run 2, 8 laps …
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On the eve of its Malaysian home grand prix, Team Lotus is delighted to announce that Dell has upgraded its commitment to become a Technology Partner. Dell's world famous brand will make its debut on the T128 at the 2011 UBS Chinese Grand Prix in Shanghai. Dell's additional investment also gives Team Lotus access to a new level of technological solutions which will provide the team with the power to do more, faster. Tony Fernandes, Team Lotus Team Principal, said: "I am delighted that Dell has decided to deepen its relationship with the Team Lotus family and even more excited about the opportunities our unique collaboration will provide for everyone involved. We hav…
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Team Lotus Information Total distance - Melbourne to Sepang for Malaysian GP: 6,340.644 (kms) Total global population reach of CNN content: 2 billion Total number of Dell products shipped each day worldwide: 110,000 General Total race laps: 58 Weather: Overcast, cloudy (am), sunny (pm) Max track temp: 22˚ Fastest laps: KOV - 1:35.230, lap 16 / TRU - 1.32.550, lap 52 RACE Runplan Driver: Heikki Kovalainen Chassis: T128-01 1200: Car cover off 1300: Race programme briefing 1400: First engine fire-up / shift check / compl…
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Weather Grey, cloudy, dry Min/max track temperature: 19˚ / 20˚ Total laps FP3: KOV 17 / TRU 18 QUALIFYING: KOV 10 / TRU 12 Fastest laps FP3: KOV 1.29.772, lap 16, TRU 1.30.003, lap 17 QUALIFYING: KOV 19th - 1.29.254, lap 3 / TRU 20th - 1.29.342, lap 11 FP3 26/03/11 Runplan Driver: Heikki Kovalainen Chassis: T128-01 1400 - 1402: Installation, 1 lap 1402 - 1417: System checks / brake blanking reduction 1417 - 1418: Run 2 / 1 lap 1418 - 1428: DRS issue - wing held in high drag mode 1428 - 1442: Run 3 / 9 laps 1442 - 1449: Front wing flap increase / rear brake blanking reduced 1449 - 1459: Run 4 / 6 laps …
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General Total laps: CHA - 0, KOV - 36 (14 FP1 / 22 FP2), TRU - 23 Weather: Grey, cloudy, rain Min/max track temperature: 19˚/ 23˚ Fastest laps: CHA n/a / KOV 1.30.829 lap 15 FP2 / TRU 1.30.910 lap 18 FP2 25/03/11 Runplan Heikki Kovalainen Chassis: T128-01 FP1 1230 - 1231: Installation lap 1231 - 1254: System checks / front & rear brake blanking change 1254 - 1332: Run 2, 9 laps 1332 - 1344: Front wing flap change / brake blanking reduction 1344 - 1351: Run 3, 4 laps 1351 - 1636: Baseline setup change: front wing flap, brake balance, ride height FP2 1636 - 1641: Ru…
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Albert Park Circuit, Melbourne, Australia General Race laps: 58 Chassis: T128-01 / T128-03 Quick description High average speed and medium-high for brake severity Smooth surface in general and low grip (especially in P1) Some bumps may worsen braking instability and bottoming, particularly T9 Kerbs not a problem Difficult to overtake 17:00 race start can create vision difficulties with sunset Usually dusty with leaves being stuck in radiator inlets Circuit particularity Bumpiness: Medium Engine severity: High Overtaking chance: Low GBX severity: Medium K…
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Team Lotus has today finalised its 2011 driver line-up with confirmation that Karun Chandhok is the team's Reserve Driver, joining Race Drivers Heikki Kovalainen and Jarno Trulli, Third Driver Luiz Razia and Test Drivers Davide Valsecchi and Ricardo Teixeira in the Anglo / Malaysian team's stable of driving talent. Karun is one of the most exciting and popular drivers in global motorsport and has enjoyed a stellar career in his rise up through the ranks to Formula One. He will be taking part in a number of Friday Practice sessions for Team Lotus including FP1 in Melbourne and his technical input and obvious talent will provide the team with more valuable insights in…
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TEAM LOTUS T03 BARCELONA REVIEW - 21 / 02 / 11 Driver: Jarno Trulli / Chassis: T128-01 Fastest lap: 1.29.992 (lap 4) Runplan 0900 - 0901: Run 1, Installation, 1 lap 0901 - 0931: System checks / Changes: ride height / front wing / brake balance / 0931 - 0941: Run 2, 6 laps 0941 - 0951: Front wing flap adjustment 0951 - 1001: Run 3, 6 laps 1001 - 1009: Setup change 1009 - 1016: Run 4, 4 laps 1016 - 1018: Run 5, 1 lap / accident at T9 (Campsa) 1018 End of session due to accident JARNO TRULLI: "It's obviously disappointing to have the test cut short like this but these things happen in motor racing. We started the day well …
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TEAM LOTUS T03 BARCELONA REVIEW - 20 / 02 / 11 Driver: Jarno Trulli / Chassis: T128-01 Total laps: 48 Fastest lap: 1.25.454 (lap 45) Runplan 0900 - 0901: Run 1, Installation, 2 laps 0901 - 0913: System checks / FW adjustment / F & R brake blanking change 0913 - 0932: Run 2, 10 laps - long run setup / full wets 0932 - 0938: Brake blanking adjustment 0938 - 0945: Run 3, 3 laps (red flag) 0945 - 0950: Red flag / switch to inters 0950 - 1009: Run 4, 8 laps 1009 - 1245: Water leak fixed / F & R brake blanking change 1245 - 1251: Run 5, 3 laps 1251 - 1400: Lunch / baseline setup change / dry tyres 1400 - 1408: Run 6, 5 laps …
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TEAM LOTUS T03 BARCELONA REVIEW - 19 / 02 / 11 DRIVERS: Heikki Kovalainen / Ricardo Teixeira CHASSIS: T128-01 TOTAL LAPS: 84 WEATHER: Sunny - Min/Max track temp: 7˚/ 17˚ FASTEST LAPS: 1.26.420 (KOV lap 17) / 1.31.584 (TEI lap 22) RUNPLAN 0900 - 0901: Run 1, Installation, 2 laps 0901 - 0921: System checks / front ride height adjustment 0921 - 0927: Run 2, 3 laps - engine mapping run 0927 - 0943: Throttle pedal adjustment / front ride height adjustment 0943 - 0949: Run 3, 3 laps 0949 - 1036: Water leak repaired / brake blanking decrease 1036 - 1044: Run 4, 5 laps 1044 - 1138: Fuel pressure issue 1138 - 1142: Run 5, 2 laps …
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TEAM LOTUS T03 BARCELONA REVIEW - 18 / 02 / 11 Driver: Heikki Kovalainen / Chassis: T128-01 Weather: Grey, cloudy (am) / sunny (pm) Min/Max track temp: 6˚/ 25˚ Fastest lap: 1.30.065 (lap 37) Track description - Lateral track with high percentage of high speed corners - Slow-speed traction important through S3 - Medium brake energy - Bumps at entry to T9 & braking into T10 - Grip level changes depend on conditions (rubbering-in, track temp & wind) - 1st gear not used on track - Drivers prefer to do T9 without downshifting Circuit Peculiarity - Medium bumpiness - Low overtaking chance - Smooth / medium kerbs - A…
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IT'S IN THE BLOOD My father was involved in motorsport as a Driver and Mechanic so right from an early age I spent endless weekends at race events helping out, as a result there was always a high probability motorsport engineering would become my profession. TAKE A LEAP OF FAITH The single most decisive moment for me was when I decided after only one or two weeks of my graduate training scheme with a mainstream engineering firm to apply for motorsport positions, as my job at the time wasn't challenging. The result, amazingly, was a job offer from Tyrrell. Mike Gascoyne actually interviewed me for the job but doesn't remember it, so I am not going…
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