Sources report Trulli has signed a 3 yr deal with Lotus
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I think the signing of one experienced driver is a good thing and out of the two names that have been spoken of, Jarno is the most obvious candidate. I think Lotus may view the signing of Kovi and Trulli as a sign that the team is able to attract existing names with a track record to the team and not the pay per drive racers that we though may end up in some seats. I think that they would have been better off signing an experienced man like Trulli and put a young charger alongside him. That way you get the best of both worlds much in the way the Williams have for next season with Rubens and Hulkenberg.
While I can't say I'm over joyed it's better than having JV in the team.
I really can't wait for first practice in Bahrain now.
Bring it on.
While I can't say I'm over joyed it's better than having JV in the team.
I really can't wait for first practice in Bahrain now.
Bring it on.
fedupwithuserids
Rookie
Could be a tactical move. Get pole and 2nd in quali, then drive around till the chequered flag.
A combination that says they don't mind losing places off the grid at any rate!
I think it's not a bad pairing, considering the calibre of drivers a new team is going to be able to attract.
I don't see that many young drivers that are crying out as being deserving of a race drive. Williams have signed up the best one already; most of the rest are under Red Bull's or Mercedes' wings.
At least with these two they will have a good benchmark for the car, and shouldn't lose time in testing with acclimatisation or avoidable accidents.
I don't see that many young drivers that are crying out as being deserving of a race drive. Williams have signed up the best one already; most of the rest are under Red Bull's or Mercedes' wings.
At least with these two they will have a good benchmark for the car, and shouldn't lose time in testing with acclimatisation or avoidable accidents.
I think Adrian Sutil would disagree, having had both of them in his sidepods in the last few races last season!GordonMurray said:
I posted this in the Heikki thread but it applies here also.
This isn't a great move by Lotus IMO.
Both drivers are on 3 year deals and they may help with car development and be able to qualify well but neither of them are great at winning races, even from the front row.
Lotus would have been better off offering shorter contracts so they have the option of getting racers/race winners in after next season, once the team is established.
This isn't a great move by Lotus IMO.
Both drivers are on 3 year deals and they may help with car development and be able to qualify well but neither of them are great at winning races, even from the front row.
Lotus would have been better off offering shorter contracts so they have the option of getting racers/race winners in after next season, once the team is established.
Yes, but all Sutil's accidents are not Sutil's fault. Kovalainen was overtaken clean by Sutil at Suzuka, and perhaps because he wasn't used to overtaking being in F1, Kovalainen decided to tip him off. And I defy you to blame Sutil for that mess with Trulli in Brazil!GordonMurray said:
I don't think Lotus will be at the front of the grid after 3 years, tbh, so maybe its not too bad. Then again, even if they are at the front of the grid they're not gonna be winning anything with this lineup. cat, Sundays are going to be hard going next year!Brogan said:
Ain't that the truth
No way, I've waited since 1994 for this. Trust me, I'm can't wait. I don't care if we finish near last in every race, just to see the Lotus name back on the grid is good enough for me.
I shall not dignify that comment with a response.
Oh wait, I just have.
Oh bugger.
Oh wait, I just have.
Oh bugger.
fedupwithuserids
Rookie
Just pleased Lotus didn't employ Jacque Vilenous. 
Sorry I don't like him.
Sorry I don't like him.