Bhd., a privately funded project jointly owned by Tune Group and Naza Group, in partnership with the Malaysian Government and a consortium of Malaysian entrepreneurs. Group Lotus later terminated the licence for future seasons as a result of what it called "flagrant and persistent breaches of the licence by the team".įounded as Lotus Racing, the team was operated by 1Malaysia Racing Team Sdn. On 15 September 2009, the FIA announced that the Malaysian-backed team Lotus Racing had been granted admission into the 2010 season. In September 2009, reports emerged of plans for the Malaysian Government to back a Lotus named entry for the 2010 championship to promote the Malaysian car manufacturer Proton, which owned Lotus Cars. Litespeed F3 team approached Malaysian entrepreneur Tony Fernandes, who already sponsored the Williams team through his AirAsia airline. When the 2010 entry list was released on 12 June 2009, the Litespeed Team Lotus entry was not one of those selected. Lotus Cars, the sister company of the original Team Lotus, distanced itself from the new entry and announced its willingness to take action to protect its name and reputation if necessary. In 2009, when the FIA announced an intention to invite entries for a budget-limited championship in 2010, Litespeed acquired the right to submit an entry under the historic name. Formation of Team Lotus įollowing the 1994 collapse – but before the end of that season – the rights to the name Team Lotus were purchased by David Hunt, brother of former F1 champion James Hunt. The car made its track début in the hands of test driver Fairuz Fauzy on 17 February 2010 at Circuito de Jerez. It was driven by Jarno Trulli and Heikki Kovalainen and was unveiled in London, on 12 February 2010. The Lotus T127 is a Formula One motor racing car designed and built by Lotus Racing for the 2010 season. Seven-speed semi-automatic X-Trac gearbox with reverse gear Technical specifications Ĭarbon-fibre and honeycomb composite monocoqueĬosworth CA2010 2,400 cc (146.5 cu in) 90° V8, limited to 18,000 RPM naturally aspirated mid-mounted Jean-Claude Migeot (Head of Aerodynamics) Elliot Dason-Barber (Head of Vehicle Dynamics)
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