‘No surprise’ Caterham struggling in 2012 – Kovalainen
The Finn, who has been a leading race driver at the team since its Team Lotus inception in 2010, was dropped for 2013 in favour of pay-drivers Charles Pic and Giedo van der Garde.
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Tag Archive: Team Lotus
Jul 17
Caterham moves into former Super Aguri factory
Caterham has announced it will move into its new factory after this weekend’s Hungarian grand prix
It emerged in January that the Tony Fernandes-led team would relocate to the former Arrows and Super Aguri facility in Leafield, Oxfordshire. From its 2010 inception, the former Team Lotus has been based in Hingham, Norfolk.
Jun 27
F1 split over customer car proposal
Formula one is split over a new proposal to allow ‘customer cars’ on the grid.
The idea is being powered chiefly by Ferrari and Bernie Ecclestone, and marketed as a way to cut costs by opening a new revenue stream for the big teams and reducing the design and manufacturing burden for struggling minnows.
Jun 14
Caterham targets Toro Rosso and Williams
Caterham is targeting a major step forward for next month’s British grand prix.
The former Team Lotus outfit has been disappointed so far in 2012 to have failed to step regularly into the Q2-range of midfield teams. But in Canada last weekend, both Heikki Kovalainen and Vitaly Petrov outqualified a Toro Rosso, while the bottom-two teams Marussia and HRT have now been clearly left behind.
Mar 26
Millions at stake in F1 ‘mini spy saga’
Force India has accused rivals Caterham of saving millions and then reaping even more millions by stealing their secret technical data.
A British court last week awarded Vijay Mallya’s team EUR 25,000 when Caterham and wind tunnel company Aerolab were found to have based models of the 2010 Team Lotus car on computer files owned by former Aerolab client Force India.
Mar 25
Force India to push on with new F1 spy saga
Years after F1′s ‘spygate’ sagas, the issue could be set to return to the very top of the governing body’s agenda.
Force India claims Caterham and their common former wind tunnel partner Aerolab were this week “found liable” by a British court of using Force India data for the Team Lotus car of early 2010.
Mar 21
Caterham (formerly Team Lotus) and Aerolab found liable for using Force India intellectual property
The case was heard at the High Court, London during January 2012
Following the publication of Team Lotus wind tunnel model pictures in November 2009, Force India Formula One Team lodged a complaint with the Criminal Court in Italy and subsequently commenced civil proceedings in the UK High Court, citing concerns in respect of Team Lotus, Aerolab and Mike Gascoyne illegally copying Force India Formula One Team design intellectual property accessed from secure files held at Aerolab.
Jan 13
Chandhok to be paid in 2012 ‘for a change’
2012 will be a novel season for Karun Chandhok as the Indian prepares to collect a pay-packet.
After two seasons of paying to race with HRT (2010) and serving as Team Lotus’ reserve driver (2011), the 27-year-old will actually be paid as he contests FIA endurance sports car races with the JRM team this year.
Dec 31
Rossi many steps closer to F1
Alexander Rossi reflects on 2011 a year of ‘hard work’ and ‘many new successes’
American youngster Alexander Rossi believes he is now ‘many steps closer to F1′ following a successful 2011. Rossi, who finished third overall in the World Series by Renault 3.5 Series this year and who is also a senior member of the Team Lotus (now Caterham) F1 Driver development programme, added he is ‘excited’ about 2012 and the future, although his plans for next season have still to be officially announced.
Dec 28
Chandhok may switch team for 2012 ‘Friday’ role
Karun Chandhok will not necessarily reprise his role as Team Lotus’ reserve and occasional ‘Friday’ practice driver in 2012
The Indian has acknowledged that, after a full season in the role this year, it is unlikely he will step into a race seat ahead of 2012. “It’s very difficult to secure a seat in F1 unless you have substantial financial backing,” he told the Times of India.
Dec 27
Chandhok eyes sportscar switch as F1 doors close
Karun Chandhok is exploring options in the new World Endurance Championship as a means of keeping himself race ready in 2012
One-time Team Lotus race driver Karun Chandhok has admitted that he will have to look elsewhere to keep his hand in this season as doors continue to close on his options in F1.
Dec 22
‘Niceman’ Kovalainen not ruling out 2013 team switch
Heikki Kovalainen has refused to rule out switching to another team if Caterham does not take a big step forward in 2012.
With his reputation damaged after disappointing subsequent tenures at Renault and McLaren, the Finn moved to the start-up Team Lotus in 2010 where in the past two seasons he has rebuilt his confidence and form.