Luiz Razia is pushing to secure a one-off race seat with Team Lotus for his native Brazilian grand prix. The 22-year-old Brazilian is already an occasional Friday practice and reserve driver with the Tony Fernandes-led team. And according to Agencia Gazeta Press, he is working hard to find the money to replace either Jarno Trulli or Heikki Kovalainen for his home event at Interlagos late next month. "For months I've been talking with sponsors to get the support needed to compete in this race," said […]

As the F1 field moves on to the Korean Grand Prix, here are some congratulatory comments for the new double world champion Michael Schumacher (Mercedes): "I would like to congratulate Sebastian and his team who have been exceptional the whole year. It is extremely emotional to see him win the Championship again - I am very happy for him and even a little bit proud." Ross Brawn (Mercedes): "Congratulations to Sebastian and Red Bull Racing on his second World Championship - he has driven impeccably […]

Team boss Eric Boullier has confirmed that Renault plans to change its name for the 2012 season. With there currently being a team called Team Lotus competing against Group Lotus-sponsored Renault, the parties have been seeking a solution. It appears the plans are for Team Lotus to adopt the name of owner Tony Fernandes' carmaker Caterham for next season, with Renault becoming the sole Lotus. But name changes are not encouraged in F1, meaning that the proposal will need to be approved by the sport's […]

Virgin will not be using KERS technology in 2012. Another of the new-in-2010 teams, Team Lotus, has announced that from next season it will be using the kinetic energy recovery system developed by Red Bull. "We have done the very best job we can this year but without that extra power we are always competing on a different level to the teams ahead," said team boss Tony Fernandes. Virgin is also making efforts to catch the more established teams, including by hiring the highly experienced […]

Sep.12 (GMM) There could be a second Indian on the grid in Delhi next month, Team Lotus boss Tony Fernandes admits.

It has already emerged that Narain Karthikeyan will be reunited with his HRT cockpit when India stages its inaugural formula one race....

Sep.12 (GMM) Heikki Kovalainen's place at Team Lotus is secure not only next year but also for 2013.

That is the claim of two authoritative publications in the wake of Sunday's news that the Finn's teammate Jarno Trulli is staying put for 2012.

The ...

Sep.11 (GMM) Jarno Trulli is staying with Team Lotus in 2012, the Tony Fernandes-led outfit announced on Sunday morning.

Ahead of the 37-year-old's 15th home race at Monza, a media statement said Italian Trulli will race a third consecutive season wi...

Sep.11 (GMM) Tony Fernandes has hinted strongly that he will drop the Team Lotus name for his formula one team ahead of the 2012 season.

The Malaysian entrepreneur has been locked in a bitter dispute with Renault sponsor Group Lotus but won the legal...

Aug.27 (GMM) Speculation reported on Friday about the future of Team Lotus' identity might have been wide of the mark.

The Finnish newspaper Turun Sanomat said Tony Fernandes' outfit will probably be renamed Caterham Team AirAsia for 2012, with the L...

Aug.26 (GMM) Tony Fernandes' formula one team will probably be renamed 'Caterham Team AirAsia' ahead of the 2012 season.

And Turun Sanomat correspondent Heikki Kulta also reports that, as the long naming dispute with Proton's Group Lotus comes to an ...

Aug.22 (GMM) McLaren also marketed its technical package to Team Lotus, boss Tony Fernandes has revealed.

It emerged recently that the struggling Virgin team has partnered with the famous British marque for the 2012 season, with the deal to include a...

Yet another F1 name is being linked with Queens Park Rangers (QPR), the London football club that will contest the 2011-12 Premier League. The Financial Times (FT) and The Observer report that Tony Fernandes, owner and team principal of Team Lotus, is set to buy 51 per cent of the club from F1 chief executive Bernie Ecclestone. Ecclestone, 80, is said to be selling the remaining part of his 62 per cent stake to steel billionaire Lakshmi Mittal, with an announcement possible on Monday. FT […]