bermudabob Posted September 15, 2012 Posted September 15, 2012 Well, I've been at Lotus F1 in Oxfordshire for a whole 2 weeks now, and I've got to say its a very cool place to work. The workforce is really motivated, and the atmosphere is very good. I've also seen quite a few interesting things in the short time I've been there. I'm not allowed to tell all of them (I want to keep the job...!) but so far I've seen: Romain Grosjean sitting at one of the technical desks looking slightly sheepish after recent events. "Don't get too close walking past him" whispers a colleague, "He may veer off and run into you." Jackie Stewart wandering around the factory. Apparently he's an advisor to the team. 3 cockpits with front suspension being put together in the workshop - my office is right next to it so whenever I get a coffee I see the progress made. They are so carefully put together and they look very shiny. I've also had my first post race debrief, where everyone gathers on the workshop floor and James Allison goes over the good and bad points from the race. I missed the post Spa debrief, but apparently Dambrosio was sitting in one of the cockpits trying it out for size, and hardly anyone noticed... I'm now toying with joining the Lotus Gym - mainly because I'm getting too podgy, and also because I've been told the drivers turn up sometimes and might need someone to spot them when bench pressing... I know, I'm such a fanboy... Rob
scatty Posted September 15, 2012 Posted September 15, 2012 Sounds a dream!!!!! We should start you your own thread so you can start bermudabobs f1 diary. Any news on that company evora yet????
Chris_edeson Posted September 15, 2012 Posted September 15, 2012 2 things..... If a tour comes up im 1st on the list haha. And second, if you need a P.A let me know!!! Sounds amazing
stockhome Posted September 16, 2012 Posted September 16, 2012 Does sound like a dream job you are a very lucky boy.
bermudabob Posted September 17, 2012 Author Posted September 17, 2012 Latest events - managed to blag some programmes for the Singapore GP and spent a small while watching some corporate types learning to change tyres pitstop style. I think they are potential sponsors for next year, so they are being treated like kings! They managed to get all 4 tyres done in less than 8 seconds by the end of the day, which is actually not bad for beginners. Rob
darryl Posted September 17, 2012 Posted September 17, 2012 bermudabobs f1 diary thread a dream job indeed
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