For those who judge Lotus, or in fact, Virgin and HRT to be rubbish just because of their pace, they must be those who think setting up an F1 team is no harder than driving to the local supermarket. In fact, we're talking about setting up an F1 team from scratch, not buying in an existing one, so being able to build an F1 car is already an astonishing achievement. What's more, even with very primitive designs they still manage to stay within just 4sec off pace. Absolutely unbelievable teams !!
Jealousy - the only reason proton(group lotus) have decided to sponsor renault. They've owned lotus for years and have done pretty much nothing with it. Tony Fernandes comes along, revives the brand and creates an inspirational team. Proton get jealous and say "were going to sponsor Renault because Team Lotus didn't perform well last season" Ludicrous! Btw, having Lotus & Renault on the same car is like having Mercedes & BMW on the same car. It's a marketing joke. Good luck to Team Lotus!
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You guys are getting manipulated, this is NOT a Team Lotus just as Lotus-Renault, its just a shame that both teams are using the Legendary mark to have an easier way in F1.
@rentontcz blah...blah...blah...we know it fool!! this is not the old team lotus....this is new blooming lotus on the pond...and LRGP was the lotus poster on the wall...beauty, but its fake...bwahaha
Lotus, fracking awesome! Fernandes, go for it, you're the man! Go Heikki, go Jarno! Go Mike, do your magic, we know you've got it! And everyone in Hingham! LOTUS IS FRACKING BACK BABY!
Don't let us down and keep up the spirit and awesome work!
P.S.: Props to Miss Schaumloeffel, Team Lotus' marketing is probably second only to Red Bull. Great job you too!
These guys did a hell of a job this year, and deserve a hearty congratulations!, I'd love to see them beat ferrari at a race as soon as next season, if only to see montezemolo's face (and alonso's) for now
Awesome video! Makes me proud to be a Norfolk boy. Colin Chapman was a family friend and Tony & Mike would have made him incredibly proud of what they have achieved.
This team, and ONLY this team, is worthy of bearing the Team Lotus name.
Amazing "behind-the-scenes" video......it's just now I realized what a great achievement this was basically starting with blank sheets and being on the grid 5 months later. Gascoyne has always been a force in F1 design, and now that important and vital building blocks are coming together with the Renault engine and Red Bull drive train and the design team being able to create a much tighter chassis around this I think Team Lotus could be the dark horse of 2011 season. Keep up the good work!
Great video Team Lotus!!! Thank you so much for keeping Jarno on board for next year! I was SO happy to hear! I know you'll be contenders for points next year! You've got a wonderful team and I hope the bond only gets stronger. All the best from the U.S.A. and I simply can't wait to see you guys in 2012 for the U.S. GP. Dare to dream!
Hoping for Team Lotus to achieve points and podiums in 2011! Come on Jarno and Hekki!!! Target should be 6th in the Constructor's Championship minimum!!!
@rapljwop Actually, I think 7th is a more realistic target. We have Renault, RedBull, McLaren, Ferrari and Mercedes who are all going to be in the top 5, one way or another, and then you have to consider Force India which are very effective in what they do, Williams, which are Williams, and probably Sauber too, because they can do it. As said in the video, the objective should be to race with the midfield, and if Team Lotus scores points on merit next year, then it'll be awesome.
Congrats for making it to the end of the season stronger than your opposing new teams.
Was great to be at the Classtic Team Lotus festival and meeting the guys and seeing the amount of people who were happy to have the Lotus name back. Now it's Team Lotus and as a Norfolk boy, I couldn't be happier with the future of the team.
Thanks for an superb start in 2010 and here's to a even better 2011.
Oh, and when will Beardy Brandson be putting on the skirt, and will you be videoing it?
" As a Lotus Team we exceeded our expectation. We have achieved more than expected. But obviously thats not enough especially for Lotus because Lotus is not back just for being just one of the team, but Lotus is back for being THE TEAM.
Good job Team Lotus. Fantastic and optimistic 2010 season. You guys have the spirit of all the old Team Lotus put into one. Good luck and work hard for the next season. Happy Christmas to you guys. :)
Shame that they may be renaming themselves, "Caterham Team AirAsia".
scuderia4britalia 5 months ago
For those who judge Lotus, or in fact, Virgin and HRT to be rubbish just because of their pace, they must be those who think setting up an F1 team is no harder than driving to the local supermarket. In fact, we're talking about setting up an F1 team from scratch, not buying in an existing one, so being able to build an F1 car is already an astonishing achievement. What's more, even with very primitive designs they still manage to stay within just 4sec off pace. Absolutely unbelievable teams !!
Douglas6250 1 year ago 4
Jealousy - the only reason proton(group lotus) have decided to sponsor renault. They've owned lotus for years and have done pretty much nothing with it. Tony Fernandes comes along, revives the brand and creates an inspirational team. Proton get jealous and say "were going to sponsor Renault because Team Lotus didn't perform well last season" Ludicrous! Btw, having Lotus & Renault on the same car is like having Mercedes & BMW on the same car. It's a marketing joke. Good luck to Team Lotus!
markbr 1 year ago 2
goosebumps!
BrandzF1 1 year ago
Team Lotus is the real Lotus in my eye's
formulaluke 1 year ago 5
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Ffs stop arguing, Lotus in Renault team is a title sponsor and nothing at all, so you dumbf***s stop bullshittin' here...
Btw. The video is great.
badziefons 1 year ago
Ffs stop arguing, Lotus in Renault team is a title sponsor and nothing at all, so you dumbf***s stop bullshittin' here...
badziefons 1 year ago 2
This is class
azmanntoz 1 year ago
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You guys are getting manipulated, this is NOT a Team Lotus just as Lotus-Renault, its just a shame that both teams are using the Legendary mark to have an easier way in F1.
Shame Lotus Racing & Lotus-Renault GP
rentontcz 1 year ago
@rentontcz blah...blah...blah...we know it fool!! this is not the old team lotus....this is new blooming lotus on the pond...and LRGP was the lotus poster on the wall...beauty, but its fake...bwahaha
arrayeniqma 1 year ago 2
03:59 Strange helmet on the head of Heikki.
Great Vid, and the fans are still behind you guys.
Born4Hard 1 year ago 2
Amazing video, guys! It show all your commitment with motorsport. You all honor Collin Chapman´s memory.
Wish you all the best in ´11. Long life to Team Lotus! :-D
sanzionovisk 1 year ago 2
The one guy that doesn't like this video is definitely sir Branson
raining0724 1 year ago
dare to dream... dare to keep fightin' the dare. dare to make it real.. dare to be champion soon..n it it will be.
ero74178953 1 year ago
Get your ass up here .... So i did !
Rentta 1 year ago
Congratulations guys. Looking forward to watching your progresses next year.
verboisj 1 year ago
You made something fantastic! I hope (and I'm quite sure :) ) you'll score points in 2011 season! Come on!
mrsavio33 1 year ago
Keep pusching Team Lotus, you re doing a great job all of you guys
AlainFryTV 1 year ago
well done guys. Now make it Tony Fernandes Racing and show Renault/Lotus Group what you're able to do
MickSpeeed 1 year ago
great job! And best wishes for the new year! I think you will be black horse of f1 grid
beniczech 1 year ago
the most awesome and inspiring video on YOUTUBE!!! :-) i love this team so much!!!
siddiqbasuini 1 year ago
Lotus, fracking awesome! Fernandes, go for it, you're the man! Go Heikki, go Jarno! Go Mike, do your magic, we know you've got it! And everyone in Hingham! LOTUS IS FRACKING BACK BABY!
Don't let us down and keep up the spirit and awesome work!
P.S.: Props to Miss Schaumloeffel, Team Lotus' marketing is probably second only to Red Bull. Great job you too!
TiagoMorbusSa 1 year ago
These guys did a hell of a job this year, and deserve a hearty congratulations!, I'd love to see them beat ferrari at a race as soon as next season, if only to see montezemolo's face (and alonso's) for now
ManUtdVen 1 year ago
Forza Team Lotus!
DTR 1 year ago
Awesome video! Makes me proud to be a Norfolk boy. Colin Chapman was a family friend and Tony & Mike would have made him incredibly proud of what they have achieved.
This team, and ONLY this team, is worthy of bearing the Team Lotus name.
FailedMuso 1 year ago 27
you should give a big F**K YOU to Lotus Renault GP and Proton and rename yourself into FLOWER GP or something ...
KEEP IT UP ... !!!
OpenWheelRacingCars 1 year ago 25
Amazing "behind-the-scenes" video......it's just now I realized what a great achievement this was basically starting with blank sheets and being on the grid 5 months later. Gascoyne has always been a force in F1 design, and now that important and vital building blocks are coming together with the Renault engine and Red Bull drive train and the design team being able to create a much tighter chassis around this I think Team Lotus could be the dark horse of 2011 season. Keep up the good work!
NoodlesTrh 1 year ago 2
Awesome :)
GO TEAM LOTUS !
autosave 1 year ago 2
awsome vid bring on next year
mattman919191 1 year ago
Go Lotus Racing!
CesarPT6 1 year ago
Great video Team Lotus!!! Thank you so much for keeping Jarno on board for next year! I was SO happy to hear! I know you'll be contenders for points next year! You've got a wonderful team and I hope the bond only gets stronger. All the best from the U.S.A. and I simply can't wait to see you guys in 2012 for the U.S. GP. Dare to dream!
AronAgmar 1 year ago
Great video! FTW Team Lotus!
chuinhao10 1 year ago
"Dare to Dream" - Great effort from the whole team! It's good to see Phill on this video, miss him! To a better year ahead Team Lotus!
trishathow 1 year ago
Hoping for Team Lotus to achieve points and podiums in 2011! Come on Jarno and Hekki!!! Target should be 6th in the Constructor's Championship minimum!!!
rapljwop 1 year ago
@rapljwop Actually, I think 7th is a more realistic target. We have Renault, RedBull, McLaren, Ferrari and Mercedes who are all going to be in the top 5, one way or another, and then you have to consider Force India which are very effective in what they do, Williams, which are Williams, and probably Sauber too, because they can do it. As said in the video, the objective should be to race with the midfield, and if Team Lotus scores points on merit next year, then it'll be awesome.
TiagoMorbusSa 1 year ago
Go Team Lotus! 2011 is your year!
DeathAndMilkVideos 1 year ago
I raced for you guys in my first season of F1. I still have fond memories and took my first win at Spa due the teams hard work and commitment.
.....Yeah ok, its in a video game...But still im very proud of you guys! Hope you have a very productive winter!
azmanntoz 1 year ago
Well, you all know the old motorsport saying - One year to learn, one year to win.
phoenixj109 1 year ago
This is where it really starts. You've established a brilliant team, so go for it. Godspeed, guys.
ArtemiyNeko 1 year ago
Congrats for making it to the end of the season stronger than your opposing new teams.
Was great to be at the Classtic Team Lotus festival and meeting the guys and seeing the amount of people who were happy to have the Lotus name back. Now it's Team Lotus and as a Norfolk boy, I couldn't be happier with the future of the team.
Thanks for an superb start in 2010 and here's to a even better 2011.
Oh, and when will Beardy Brandson be putting on the skirt, and will you be videoing it?
F1ibster 1 year ago
This is where the true spirit of Lotus lives, not with crappy Proton.
alfiebengal 1 year ago
Such a fantastic video! You had an exceptional first season and it can only surely get better! Best of luck in 2011!
Castrol12 1 year ago
Great video and great job. Can't wait for next season!
korvalappu 1 year ago
Come on Lotus
MATTeverton2010 1 year ago
" As a Lotus Team we exceeded our expectation. We have achieved more than expected. But obviously thats not enough especially for Lotus because Lotus is not back just for being just one of the team, but Lotus is back for being THE TEAM.
GO TEAM LOTUS.
elitesquadron 1 year ago 2
Good job Team Lotus. Fantastic and optimistic 2010 season. You guys have the spirit of all the old Team Lotus put into one. Good luck and work hard for the next season. Happy Christmas to you guys. :)
imapunkemo 1 year ago