Lotus is back in F1!

[ElDiablo]

Oh no...

 

The Proton-Lotus cars are going to bring down the average speed of F1 races.

 

Admitting these sub-level teams. Does it mean that F1 is in serious trouble?

 

As it is the rules, as mentioned by a fellow member, has changed to make the sport a tad more affordable than it used to. Even though the team is backed by the M'sian government and some very rich M'sian investors, the Lotus team has history with Formula 1 which ended in the 90's. Their return to the sport will only raise the bar again for the sport the same way Brawn did this season. Paired with a Cosworth engine, the Lotus team is set to shake things up and personally, I can't wait.

[Ryanyusoff]

not siding with anyone here,but at least we must show some support mah.. wondering if SG is gonna do the same considering our 'competitiveness' with our close neighbour.at least MY got the land and resources to build a wind tunnel..

[Tkseah]

i wonder if the drivers will be malaysians...

[ElDiablo]

Haha I wish la bro but I seriously doubt...unless totally backed by the Gov in the form of STB and GIC hahaha

 

The sponsors here are skeptical about their exposure to racing sports like Carrera Cup etc...the only drivers in Singapore that have made it big were probably self-sponsored and have a rich financial background. Somemore Sg no experience, at least M'sia has Proton which owns Lotus and its rich history... : (

[Count_duku]

i wonder if the drivers will be malaysians...

 

Definitely ... Alex Yoong !!

[Mustang]

Oh no...

 

The Proton-Lotus cars are going to bring down the average speed of F1 races.

 

Admitting these sub-level teams. Does it mean that F1 is in serious trouble?

 

 

Bro dont under estimate Proton.They may be a bit slack but they are improving in each model they bulit.

[Stary]

Initially Lotus will build its cars in the former Bentley Le Mans facility in England. In time to come, they hope to set up a factory at Sepang and have all design and manufacturing done there. To raise Malaysians' motorsports competency is well and good, but to have a Malaysian F1 factory will mean few of the best F1 brains will want to relocate to Malaysia. They are mostly based in England. So you will end up with Lotus F1 cars that remind you of the Proton 'success story'..... sigh.

 

They should have the factory in England, staffed mainly by the best English motorsports engineers and technicians and put some Malaysian there for apprenticeships. Even Toyota and Honda, with their far more superior automotive achievements, do not locate their F1 factories in Japan.

 

And looks like Williams will lose their AirAsia sponsorship and BMW Sauber (under new ownership) will lose their Petronas petrodollars.

 

Don't be so worried about the so called "Sepang F1 factory". Knowing Msia, they always like to promise this and that without thinking first. Then after awhile, they will probably realise it is far better and more convenient to just leave it in England.

 

 

 

 

 

[Mustang]

Wonder what's up with them nowadays.First Mitsubishi gave them 2 demo EVO 10 to the PDRM before they decided to buy a few more.Then Mitsu cars suchs as the Evo,Lancer EX and Grandis is under EON.Then they let Honda built a plant in Malacca.Soon Volkswagen will built a plant there also,Now this..Must got a conspiracy like that.Just last year they beat Thailand in most produce assemble cars.(All brands)

[Stary]

i wonder if the drivers will be malaysians...

 

I hope to see Nelson Piquet Jnr!!!

 

[Silver_blade]

I hope to see Nelson Piquet Jnr!!!

I think he will be banned from F1.

[Guest EverestLeasing]

Agree with you, improve with each model they build.

But isn't that true of all almost all other car makes as well?

 

With the admission if Proton, the reputation of F1 takes another beating.