Tag Archive: James Allison

May 15

‘No panic’ after Allison’s Lotus exit – owner

“It’s not going to affect us”

2013-04-20 - Lotus F1 Team - Bahrain - Eric Boullier - Gerard Lopez 01Lotus team owner Gerard Lopez has played down the impact of technical director James Allison’s departure. Read the rest of this entry »

May 11

Allison’s next team to be known in two weeks – Wurz

James Allison’s next destination in F1 will be known in two weeks.

James Allison 2011-10-22That is the claim of former F1 driver Alex Wurz, who said in Barcelona on Saturday that he has spoken with Lotus’ newly departed technical director since he decided to leave the Enstone based team. Read the rest of this entry »

May 11

‘Nothing to tell’ as Raikkonen rumours gain speed

“Now, he seems like the driver who won the world championship.”

2013-04-20 - Lotus F1 Team - Bahrain - Kimi Raikkonen 08As the 2014 ‘silly season’ revs up in the Barcelona paddock, the man on pole position is Kimi Raikkonen. Read the rest of this entry »

May 10

Amid Allison rumours, Montezemolo looks for ‘quality people’

“We’re always looking around for quality (people).”

Luca di Montezemolo 2011-12-18Having initially denied reports James Allison is heading to Maranello, Ferrari president Luca di Montezemolo has hinted he might be warming to the idea. Read the rest of this entry »

May 09

A big topic of conversation in the Barcelona paddock on Thursday was James Allison

Alonso would ‘welcome’ Allison to Ferrari

2013-02-08 - Lotus F1 Team - Jerez - James Allison 00Lotus’ highly rated 45-year-old technical director is now on ‘gardening leave’ and also on the market, with the big rumour linking him with Ferrari. Read the rest of this entry »

May 09

Montezemolo plays down Allison to Ferrari ‘rumour’

“I know nothing, so I cannot deny anything.”

Luca di Montezemolo - photo Getty ImagesLuca di Montezemolo has played down rumours linking Lotus’ newly departed technical director James Allison with a move to Ferrari. Read the rest of this entry »

May 08

Lotus loses technical boss James Allison

Earlier this year he was linked with a move to Mercedes or McLaren

2013-02-23 - Lotus F1 Team - James Allison 1Lotus on Wednesday confirmed multiple media reports claiming technical director James Allison is leaving the team. Read the rest of this entry »

May 08

Changes – Nick Chester appointed Lotus F1 Team Technical Director

Nick will replace the departing James Allison

2013-05-08 - Lotus F1 Team -Nick ChesterLotus F1 Team is pleased to announce the promotion of Nick Chester to the position of Technical Director.

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May 06

Lotus ‘surprised’ no soft tyre for Spain

James Allison disappointed

2013-02-08 - Lotus F1 Team - Jerez - James Allison 00Lotus has admitted it is “surprised” at Pirelli’s decision to not supply the ‘soft’-compound tyre this weekend in Barcelona. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 17

Lotus to sell stake to fund Raikkonen deal – report

Mannucci said the money would go towards the team retaining Kimi Raikkonen

2013-04-13 - Lotus F1 Team - China - Kimi Raikkonen (2)Lotus owner Genii is offering part of the Enstone based team for sale, according to a report by Cesare Mannucci in Italy’s Autosprint. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 08

Lotus wants Pirelli to keep ‘tender’ tyres

Pirelli has promised to “review” the situation

2013-02-23 - Lotus F1 Team - Barcelona - Romain Grosjean 02Lotus has admitted it is opposed to Pirelli making radical changes to its 2013 tyres. Read the rest of this entry »

Apr 04

Villeneuve thinks Raikkonen could win title

“It’s true, we didn’t have a good race at Sepang” – James Allison

2013-03-23 - Lotus F1 Team - Malaysia - Kimi Raikkonen (3)Jacques Villeneuve, the 1997 world champion turned TV pundit, thinks Lotus’ Kimi Raikkonen would be a good bet for this year’s championship. Read the rest of this entry »

Mar 24

‘No superstars at Lotus’ – boss Boullier

“We pay less than half what Red Bull pays.”

Eric Boullier - photo © DPPI  François FlamandTeam boss Eric Boullier says he has created a team structure that does not rely on hugely-paid “superstars”. Read the rest of this entry »

Mar 22

Lotus leaves Grosjean a step behind Raikkonen

“We’re seeing the same phenomenon as in Melbourne”

2013-03-03 - Lotus F1 Team - Barcelona - Romain Grosjean 01After Kimi Raikkonen eased to victory in Australia, and set the pace in Malaysia on Friday, the forgotten man of Lotus is Romain Grosjean. Read the rest of this entry »

Mar 03

Formula One teams Barcelona testing report day 4 (+photos)

Formula One day 4 test report

Circuit de Catalunya logoToday’s testing report from Formula One teams & drivers at Circuit de Catalunya.

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Feb 12

2013 to begin with eyes already on 2014

With the 19-race 2013 season not yet upon us, plenty of plans are already being made for the following championship.

Romain Grosjean 2013-02-06 - photo Lotus F1 Team2013-02-08 - Vodafone McLaren Mercedes - Jerez - Jenson Button 02Asked what the biggest challenge was in designing this year’s Lotus E21, James Allison confided to Speed Week: “The fact that so many good people are working on the 2014 car.” After a few years of regulation stability, Allison said the changes coming for 2014 – notably the ‘ERS’ energy recovery systems and V6 turbo engines – represent a “tsunami” for F1. Read the rest of this entry »

Feb 08

Formula One teams Jerez testing report day 4 (updated)

Formula One day 4 test report

Circuito de JerezToday’s testing report from Formula One teams & drivers at Circuito de Jerez.

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Feb 07

Formula One teams Jerez testing report day 3

Formula One day 3 test report

Circuito de JerezToday’s testing report from Formula One teams & drivers at Circuito de Jerez. Read the rest of this entry »

Feb 07

Brawn wants testing tweaks for 2014 engines

Ross Brawn is calling for F1′s engine suppliers to be allowed to do some early testing ahead of the 2014 season.

2012-11-15_00282013-02-04 - Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team - F1 W04 - Ross Brawn - Nick Fry - Lewis Hamilton - toto WolffThe Mercedes team boss said it is a risk to stick to the current plan, which would involve manufacturers and teams running all-new turbo V6s for the first time mere weeks ahead of the next world championship. Read the rest of this entry »

Feb 06

Formula One teams Jerez testing report day 2

Formula One day 2 test report

Circuito de JerezToday’s testing report from Formula One teams & drivers at Circuito de Jerez.

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