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Lotus F1 Team took a formation finish with Kimi Räikkönen in sixth and Romain Grosjean seventh in the United States Grand Prix at the Circuit of the Americas, Austin, Texas this afternoon. Kimi maintains third position in the Drivers’ Championship on 206 points ; 16 ahead of Lewis Hamilton in fourth. The team remains fourth in the Constructors’ Championship on 302 points ; an increased 166 in front of Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 in fifth. Kimi and Romain both started on used medium compound tyres. Romain pitted for new hard tyres on lap 9, Kimi on lap 24. Kimi Räikkönen, P6, E20-05 "It was an okay day, but not a very easy one for us. I got a bad start and then I t…
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An exciting inaugural qualifying session at the Circuit of the Americas saw Romain Grosjean set the fourth-fastest time with Kimi Räikkönen right behind him in fifth. A gearbox change for Romain will see him start from ninth on the grid for tomorrow’s United States Grand Prix ; with Kimi inheriting fourth position as a result of his team-mate’s penalty. Kimi Räikkönen, E20-05. Q : P5, 1:36.708. (Starts P4) FP3 : P13, 1:37.765 “I was actually expecting a more difficult qualifying session today, but the car was the best it’s felt all weekend so it turned out to be quite good. The set-up is still not exactly how I want it but it’s much closer. The warmer conditions make th…
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Kimi Räikkönen went eleventh fastest whilst Romain Grosjean set the thirteenth quickest time as teams throughout the paddock got to grips with the Circuit of the Americas in Austin Texas for the very first time. The team evaluated new rear drums and the latest exhaust evolution with both cars running reliably throughout the two 90 minute practice sessions. Alan Permane, Trackside Operations Director - Technical Programme Notes : We re-evaluated our latest exhaust update on Kimi’s car in FP1 and FP2. Romain evaluated new rear drums in both sessions. Kimi will evaluate our latest evolution front wing tomorrow morning. Pirelli’s hard compound tyre was used in the fi…
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Iconic brands Star Wars and Angry Birds will feature on the cars of Kimi Räikkönen and Romain Grosjean in Austin, Texas next week at the forthcoming United States Grand Prix. In order to celebrate the return of Formula 1 to America, Lotus F1 Team is proud to announce it will feature Angry Birds and Star Wars on the E20’s sidepods, promoting ‘Angry Birds Star Wars’, a joint game which was released to the public yesterday, November 8. The game is a partnership between award winning programmers Rovio - founders of the chart topping ‘Angry Birds’ game, downloaded more than a billion times already - and Lucasfilm - the creators of iconic films ‘Star Wars’ and ‘Indiana Jone…
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The final day of the Young Driver Test in Abu Dhabi saw reigning GP2 Series champion Davide Valsecchi top the time sheets in the race winning E20. Davide completed a total of 86 laps, running a comprehensive testing programme and showcasing his talent by quickly getting up to speed with the car and team. Today signals the end of the Young Driver Test, with Lotus F1 Team having completed a total of 213 laps and gaining valuable data as the focus now turns towards the forthcoming United States Grand Prix next weekend. Programme Summary : Morning Session : Aerodynamic testing and DDRS iterations. Afternoon Session : Front Drum testing and tyre assessment Programme. T…
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Witness the Epic Battle as Lotus F1 Team Joins Forces with Angry Birds Star Wars for the United States Grand Prix! A limited edition Angry Birds game will be available via the Angry Birds Friends Facebook Application from 12th-19th November 2012, with a range of stellar prizes on offer! Click here to find out more: goo.gl From:lrgptv Views:252 15ratingsTime:00:44More inEntertainment
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A successful second day at the Yas Marina Circuit in Abu Dhabi showcased the talents of Edoardo Mortara as he took the wheel of the E20 for the very first time. This was a first Formula 1 experience for the young French / Italian driver, who is currently competing in the DTM series. Despite this he finished the day third fastest, setting his quickest time at the last possible moment on his final lap. Programme Summary : Morning Session : Aerodynamic programming and DDRS testing Afternoon Session : Setup adjustments and balance change Total number of laps : 75 Best lap time : 1:43.418 Tyres used : Two sets of hard and two sets of medium compound rubber Com…
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A successful first day’s running at the Abu Dhabi Young Driver Test saw French driver Nicolas Prost step into the race winning E20. Nicolas completed a full engineering and aerodynamic programme during a trouble-free day, gaining valuable data for the team in the process. Programme Summary : Morning Session : Pressure logging and aerodynamic testing. Afternoon Session : Evaluation of rear drum configuration and further aerodynamic testing. Total Number of laps : 52 Best Lap Time : 1:44.194 Tyres Used : Three sets of hard compound rubber Nicolas Prost, E20-01 Today was my first real experience of a Formula 1 car. I had driven the R30 before, however it’s n…
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On taking his 19th Formula 1 Grand Prix victory – and 48th win for an Enstone team – Kimi Räikkönen answers the questions following today’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. How does it feel to take your 19th win ? I’m very happy for the team – and myself – but mainly for the all the crew here and everyone at Enstone. It’s been a hard season and I feel this win is well deserved for everyone and just what we need. It’s also something great for all the fans who have continued to support me and the team. We’ve not had the easiest time in the last few races. Hopefully this gives everyone more belief, not just for everyone working at the track and at the factory, but for everyone behind…
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Kimi Räikkönen has taken his 19th Grand Prix victory - the 48th win for an Enstone team - with a glorious day-to-night victory in the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Kimi made an excellent start to take second place at the start from fourth on the grid, then capitalised when Lewis Hamilton's McLaren retired. Romain Grosjean did not finish the race after being involved in an incident for which Sergio Perez was deemed responsible. Kimi maintains third position in the Drivers' Championship on 198 points ; a diminished 47 shy of Fernando Alonso and an increased 31 ahead of Mark Webber. The team remains fourth in the Constructors' Championship on 288 points ; a reduced 30 behind …
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A tightly fought qualifying session at the Yas Marina Circuit saw Kimi Räikkönen net a fine fifth position on the grid whilst Romain Grosjean took tenth for tomorrow’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. Kimi Räikkönen, E20-05. Q : P5, 1:41.260. FP3 : P9, 1:43.184 “Qualifying was good. The car hasn’t felt fantastic all weekend but we decided we weren’t going to change the car’s set-up from where it was for the last race. It was the right choice because in the end the circuit came to us in qualifying where the car was the best it has been so far here. We’ll give tomorrow our best shot ; Let’s see if we can make a good start to get right behind the Red Bulls, and then we’ll see what ha…
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Romain Grosjean went fifth fastest and Kimi Räikkönen set the sixth quickest time – with just 0.032secs separating them – at the end of Friday’s two practice sessions at the Yas Marina Circuit this afternoon. The team evaluated new chassis wings and an exhaust update. Both cars ran reliably throughout the two 90 minute practice sessions. Alan Permane, Trackside Operations Director – Technical programme notes : We evaluated an exhaust update on Kimi’s car in FP1 and FP2. Romain ran new chassis wings in both sessions. Pirelli’s medium compound tyre was used in the first session, the medium and soft in the afternoon. What we learned today : We gained a good amo…
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Currently occupying third place in the Formula 1 Driver’s World Championship – with an impressive six podium finishes along the way – Kimi has certainly silenced the critics during his comeback season in Formula 1. With solid foundations now in place, the Finn is looking for more with the team in 2013… What have you learnt from your return to Formula 1 ? This season has shown me that I still love racing as much as I ever did. Obviously, I would have not come back to the sport if I did not feel like this. Driving a Formula 1 car still gives me the same inspiration and I feel the same passion for it. Lotus F1 Team is your fourth team in Formula 1 : how have things gelled…
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Lotus F1 Team is pleased to announce that Kimi Räikkönen will continue to drive for the team in 2013. Kimi, who currently stands in third position in the FIA Formula 1 World Drivers’ Championship, returned to the sport in 2012 after two seasons away and immediately showcased his pace, stepping on the podium six times so far this season - in Bahrain, twice in Spain (Barcelona and Valencia), Germany, Hungary and Belgium. Kimi has already started giving his input on next year’s car, the E21, and will play an active role in the whole design process. Kimi Räikkönen : “I think my return to Formula 1 has gone pretty well and the team has done a very good job all year so far.…
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Kimi Räikkönen took seventh while Romain Grosjean finished ninth in a solid but frustrating Indian Grand Prix where both drivers finished right behind the cars ahead. Kimi maintains third position in the Drivers’ Championship on 173 points ; 54 away from Fernando Alonso ahead and six in front of Mark Webber behind. The team remains fourth in the Constructors’ Championship on 263 points ; 43 behind McLaren and an increased 127 in front of Mercedes. Kimi started on soft tyres, pitting on lap 27 for a set of new hards. Romain started on hard tyres, pitting on lap 36 for a set of new softs. Kimi Räikkönen, P7, E20-05 “I had a very good car today but I just couldn’t …
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