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Kimi Raikkonen said Lotus is “very happy” with how the E21 is handling after setting the fastest time of the final day of testing at Jerez
Kimi Raikkonen put Lotus on top of the timesheet thanks to a brief but committed run on a set of soft tyres. Several other drivers also tried the soft tyres for a short run or two, but yet again the focus was on long running to confirm reliability and try aerodynamic items.
After two days in the E21 to conclude the first pre-season test in Jerez, Kimi Räikkönen gives his initial impressions of the team’s 2013 challenger… Are you happy with your new toy for the season?
Kimi Raikkonen set the pace on the final day of the opening pre-season test of 2013 in Spain. The Finn’s best lap came on a short run on soft tyres in the afternoon and ensured that Lotus leave Jerez having posted the fastest time on two of the four days of running.
As the opening test of the 2013 Formula 1 season came to a close, Lotus F1 Team lead the way for the second day of four; the Iceman wrapping things up under the Spanish sun to conclude a positive week for the Enstone squad [View the story "Formula 1 2013 Pre-Season Testing; Jerez, Day 4" on Storify]Formula 1 2013 Pre-Season Testing; Jerez, Day 4The final day of our Jerez adventure sees Kimi at the wheel as Lotus F1 Team looks to wrap up the first test of the 2013 season in style under the (…) – News
Kimi Raikkonen produces fastest time of day four at Jerez to put Lotus on top again; Jules Bianchi second for Force India, while Lewis Hamilton all but matches team-mate’s lap count….
Kimi Raikkonen capped a promising first week of testing for the new E21 on the fourth and final day of the Jerez test as Lotus became the first team in 2013 to finish on top of the timesheet twice.
Kimi Raikkonen says there are no guarantees that Lotus will do better than last year in 2013, despite the Finn feeling the new E21 is a step forward
How can you make Formula 1 – the greatest show on earth – even more spectacular? Well, just add lazers of course! Take a front row seat as Lotus F1 Team unveils the livery of it’s 2013 F1 challenger – the E21 – in true style!
Lotus boss Eric Boullier insists that there will be no preferential treatment within the team, despite winter doubts over Romain Grosjean.
Lotus boss Eric Boullier insists that there will be no preferential treatment within the team, despite winter doubts over Romain Grosjean.
Kimi Räikkönen had his first taste of the E21 on track during the third day of testing in Jerez, Spain, ending the day with the 4th fastest time after a programme of aerodynamic assessment. The team ran a variety of exhaust evaluations before running was cut short due to a clutch issue.
Kimi Raikkonen has given further encouragement to Lotus by declaring that the new E21 feels better around Jerez than its race-winning predecessor at the same point 12 months ago.
Kimi Raikkonen believes Lotus has a good starting point with the E21 but refused to get too excited about it after just 40 laps on his first day
Kimi Raikkonen believes Lotus is already in better shape than it was last year after completing his first day of running in the new E21
Three days in to testing, Lotus F1 Team’s Trackside Operations Director Alan Permane outlines the team’s progress so far How would you assess the first three days of running with the E21? Everything we’ve seen so far has been positive. Romain had two days in the car and was quickly up to pace and giving positive feedback.
A brief but productive introduction to the E21 for Kimi at the Jerez circuit resulted in a P4 placing on the time sheets. Check out the highlights from today’s session as the Iceman’s season kicked off under the Spanish sun [View the story "Formula 1 2013 Pre-Season Testing; Jerez, Day 3" on Storify]Formula 1 2013 Pre-Season Testing; Jerez, Day 3After a table topping performance from his team-mate during yesterday’s session, now it’s Kimi’s turn to get his first taste of the E21 here at (…) – News
Lotus generated plenty of interest in 2012 – not only did Kimi Raikkonen make a hugely successful return to Formula One racing, but Romain Grosjean enjoyed a rollercoaster season filled with highs and lows. We sat down for an exclusive chat with Lotus team principal Eric Boullier to discuss the successes of 2012, his hopes for 2013, and why he will never attempt to change Kimi Raikkonen’s character
Lotus has everything it needs to be fighting at the front of the field in Formula 1 this year, reckons its technical director James Allison.
Lotus is confident it will receive the same treatment as all the other teams supplied with Renault engines next year