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Since the beginning of the GP2 Series back in 2005, Lotus GP has won multiple titles in both the drivers' battle and the Team Championship. The motivation and talent have always remained the same and to achieve their objectives in 2013, which are to regain top place in the sport, the team will rely on a great combination of two very talented young drivers. Lotus GP is proud to announce that Daniel Abt will team up alongside James Calado for the 2013 Championship season. The young German knows Lotus GP well after defending its colors in the 2012 GP3 Series. In his first year in the discipline, Daniel made a strong impression, only missing out on the title by t…
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Lotus GP is pleased to announce an extension of their current partnership with the Racing Steps Foundation and James Calado. The young, RSF-backed British driver defended the company colours successfully in GP3 and GP2 in 2011 and 2012, making a strong impression in his debut appearances in both disciplines while training for the highest level of motorsport, F1. After a successful year in GP2 last season, where he secured two pole positions and two victories, James Calado, the series 'top rookie', will now take part in his second season in the F1 feeder series with high ambitions. James Calado: “I am absolutely delighted to receive the ongoing backing from …
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Daniel Abt, Jolyon Palmer and Rio Haryanto were the three drivers who drove the Lotus GP GP2 cars for the last tests session of the year. The german driver was driving for the two days while Palmer and Haryanto respectively drove in day 1 and 2. The team didn't look for performance during these two days but focused on the driving and car setup. The team will now repare 2013 to be ready to fight for both team and drivers titles. This post has been promoted to an article
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#31 Thomas Holzer (GER) – Mirco Schultis (GER) #32 Kevin Weeda (USA) – James Rossiter (GBR) – Vitantonio Liuzzi (ITA) Free Practice 1 #32 Position 9 (LMP2) Lap time 1:37.780 (Holzer) #31 no time Free Practice 1 #32 Position 4 (LMP2) Lap time 1:33.415 (Liuzzi) #31 Position 10 (LMP2) Lap time 1:35.756 (Holzer) The 6 Hours of Fuji saw the first practice sessions at the foot of Mount Fuji today. After a difficult start to the weekend, Lotus turned the corner and completed the second session successfully. In the morning, car #32 had some problems with the g…
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Singapore played host to the 2012 GP2 Championship season finale and despite the best efforts of team and drivers, Lotus narrowly missed out on taking the team’s championship title. Going into the final race on Sunday Lotus GP was just two points away from the lead, however, a second placed finish from Esteban Gutierrez was not quite enough to get the job done. Qualifying third on the grid in a shortened session and finishing a brilliant second in race one and securing his seventh podium finish of the season, Esteban was confident of a strong result in the final race of the season. However, try as hard as he might, he was unable to get past the new 2012 champ…
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No points today for Lotus GP who had a very tough race. Esteban Gutierrez retired after he went off track at the parabolica. James Calado couldn't do better than 14th. The next and final races will take place in Singapore. This post has been promoted to an article
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Tough race today for Lotus GP in the GP2 Series. Esteban Gutierrez managed to bring home the points of the 9th place after a difficult race where he had to face an engine cut. James Calado finished out of the top 10, 12th. Race 2 is scheduled tomorrow at 10h35. This post has been promoted to an article
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Lotus GP had a difficult day today in Monza in the GP2 Series. The team never found the right setup for the super-fast Monza track. In the end, Esteban Gutierrez ended P9 and James Calado 13. Race 1 will start tomorrow at 15:40. This post has been promoted to an article
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New podium for James Calado who finished P3 today in the second race of the GP2 Series in Spa-Francorchamps. The british driver lost P2 in the last yards of the race. Esteban Gutierrez ended P13. The mexican was running in the top 8 when he has been pushed out by another driver while he was overtaking him. Next round in Monza next week ! This post has been promoted to an article
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James Calado climbed on the second step of the podium during the first race of the GP2 Series today in Spa-Francorchamps. The race has been interrupted by the safety car first and then by the red flag following the huge crash of N. Melker. Esteban Gutierrez was penalized by his pit-stop just behing James Calado during the safety car period and then by a drive through or overtaking under a yellow flag. He ended 11th. The second race will start tomorrow at 10h35. This post has been promoted to an article
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It was a good day for Lotus GP in the GP2 Series today in Spa. Despite the heavy rain, the team produced a big effort to put one car on the front row and one one the second row. James Calado will start 2nd, having lost just one tenth to the pole position. Esteban Gutierrez will start 3rd and will be in good position to catch up big points for the championship. The race 1 will start at 15h40 tomorrow. This post has been promoted to an article
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Esteban Gutierrez won the second race of the GP2 Series in Budapest. The Mexican, who started from the pole position, led from start to finish and did the fastest lap of the race. James Calado couldn’t do better than P6. Next round will take place in Spa-Francorchamps at the end of August. This post has been promoted to an article
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James Calado crossed the finish line in 4th place in today's race of the GP2 Series. His teammate, Esteban Gutierrez, took the 8th position thanks to an aggressive end of race. He will start from pole tomorrow. Race 2 will start tomorrow morning at 10:35. This post has been promoted to an article
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After a good practice session, James Calado did the second fastest lap of the quaifying session while he was on top during most of the session. But the young brit will only start P4 following a 2 place grid penalty received after the practice session for blocking. Esteban Gutierrez will start from P7. The start of the race will be given tomorrow at 15h40. This post has been promoted to an article
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James Calado won he second race of the GP2 Series in Hockenheim. The young briish driver led from start to finish. Esteban Gutierrez ended 5th after putting a constant pressure on the drivers just in front of him. Next round will take place in Budapest next week. This post has been promoted to an article
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