Lotus News (6/30/13)

Lotus won ' t agree to Pirelli tyre changes GiveMeSport Lotus is set to block Pirelli's introduction of a revised rear tyre at the British Grand Prix later this month according to team boss Eric Boullier. Pirelli is set to test a new rear tyre in Friday's opening two practice sessions, after plans to ... See all stories on this topic »

Lotus E21 - FIA suspension clarification Formula 1 After Silverstone, Lotus are expected to make a minor modification to the E21's suspension for the next round in Germany after a rule clarification from the FIA, who were asked by a rival team to confirm the Lotus set-up's legality. Article 10.5.2 of ... See all stories on this topic »

Lotus pushing Raikkonen for quick decision on 2014 INAUTONEWS Far from issuing a 'take it or leave it' ultimatum, however, Boullier is arguing strongly that Lotus – with a new 35 per cent co-owner and therefore solid financial backing – is the right place for introvert Raikkonen, who despises most non-racing ... See all stories on this topic »

Rare James Bond Lotus Esprit submarine car goes up for auction Torque News Affectionately known as "Wet Nellie," the Lotus Esprit Series 1 was specifically built for the movie by Perry Oceangraphic in Florida and operated by retired US Navy Seal Don Griffin. According to RM Auctions, the Esprit submarine cost over $100,000 to ... See all stories on this topic »

Lotus E21 - revised 'double DRS' system Formula 1 Lotus unveiled their 'double DRS' device (see larger drawing) at last year's German round and continued to evaluate it during Friday sessions throughout the rest of 2012. Although the team did use the system during pre-season tests, it hadn't appeared ... See all stories on this topic »

Trouble brewing at Lotus? pitpass.com If rumours emanating from the paddock are anything to go by, there is trouble brewing at Lotus. Reports have emerged that the Enstone outfit could be in trouble over its suspension, though nobody is willing to say much on record, least of all Lotus itself. See all stories on this topic »

Lotus to modify suspension for German GP NBCSports.com Lotus has agreed to make modifications to the suspension on its E21 chassis in time for the German Grand Prix, the next round on the 2013 Formula One World Championship. According to Autosport's Jonathan Noble, the issue apparently stems from the ... See all stories on this topic »

A look back, with the new added in, mark Lotus 20-year celebration MENAFN.COM Jun 30, 2013 (Menafn - Herald-Times - McClatchy-Tribune Information Services via COMTEX) --The 20th anniversary of the Lotus World Music and Arts Festival means organizers are pulling out all the stops with favorites returning, new venues and plans to ... See all stories on this topic »