Lotus start and park?
#1
Posted 04 September 2015 - 12:12
Another rumour is that key components, supplied by disgruntled third parties, are missing at Monza, meaning that Lotus is targeting simply attending the event rather than properly racing, as it waits for Renault's buyout decision.
So with not all parts it seems lotus are here for contractual reasons and are infact just hoping some will buy the team.
Sad times for F1
#3
Posted 04 September 2015 - 12:29
and FP2
#4
Posted 04 September 2015 - 13:24
And with competitive laptimes as well, so I'm pretty sure all parts are there.
#5
Posted 04 September 2015 - 16:15
#6
Posted 04 September 2015 - 17:14
#7
Posted 04 September 2015 - 17:46
They didnt set any times at all during practice. Just did 3 laps apiece in qualifying - thats it!!
#8
Posted 05 September 2015 - 02:29
They put a lot of miles on for being a start and park. There was a bit from Buxton and the three amigos on the US feed today about the situation. They were saying they had enough to compete but couldn't fund any development for new parts.
#9
Posted 05 September 2015 - 03:35
Sad times for F1
Well, why did Lotus spend more money than they actually have in the first place.
#10
Posted 05 September 2015 - 04:07
Well, why did Lotus spend more money than they actually have in the first place.
You do realize that most teams do this?
#11
Posted 05 September 2015 - 04:54
You do realize that most teams do this?
Not Ferrari, Mercedes and Red Bull. They have a "bottomless money pit" with ample cash reserves available whenever required. It's no coincidence they are the best.
Edited by V8 Fireworks, 05 September 2015 - 04:56.
#12
Posted 06 September 2015 - 09:38
Not Ferrari, Mercedes and Red Bull. They have a "bottomless money pit" with ample cash reserves available whenever required. It's no coincidence they are the best.
Exactly top teams have the never ending budget and can soon they will be the next HRT
#13
Posted 06 September 2015 - 12:08
Lotus parking..x2
#14
Posted 06 September 2015 - 12:15
Sure, damage to both cars had nothing to do with it.
#15
Posted 06 September 2015 - 13:27
I'd have thought you would have given up with this, you're just embarrassing yourself and wasting everybody else's timeLotus parking..x2
Grosjean - broken suspension
Maldonado- broken floor
Both incidents clearly visible.
#16
Posted 06 September 2015 - 13:58
I'd have thought you would have given up with this, you're just embarrassing yourself and wasting everybody else's time
Grosjean - broken suspension
Maldonado- broken floor
Both incidents clearly visible.
Grosjean - broken suspension
Maldonado- broken suspension
Both incidents clearly visible.
#17
Posted 06 September 2015 - 14:35
#18
Posted 06 September 2015 - 15:52
It was the third time this year that both Lotus drivers were forced to retire in the first lap (after Melbourne and Silverstone). That has to be a record, hasn't it?