Lotus want Renault engines

[wedge]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/moto...ne/8808856.stm

Road car deal is part of the contract. Wonder if its do with Lotus cars getting Renault engines instead of Toyotas.

[DazzlaF1]

Would be a very good move if they manage that, the road car tie in would be a big help to Lotus Cars themselves and may help tighten the relationship between the team and Lotus Cars. Not to mention a few extra horsepower from that Renault powerplant

Also they're apprarently in negotiations to revive the "Team Lotus" name by the looks of it

[UltimateDanGTR]

I hope this happens, It would certainly be a helping hand in getting lotus closer to the midfield and occasional point scoring positions next year, If it all works out right.

[Easy Drifter]

Lotus are denying the rumour and they have a 3 year contract with Cosworth.

But this is F1 so likely will happen.

[Mia 01]

The renualt engine is perhaps the best in F1.

[VkmSpouge]

Hopefully it is a move that will work out for Lotus, though I am not sure how much better (if at all) the Renault engine is than the Cosworth.

[Rusty Spanner]

The last paragraph of the BBC article is kind of interesting

The new Lotus team is already being treated by F1 authorities as a continuation of the former one, which was set up by the legendary Colin Chapman, earning prize and appearance money on the basis of Team Lotus's historic results.

That's got to grate a little with Hispania and Virgin.

[Somebody]

Indeed. Maybe whoever buys HRT should look at obtaining a name like Brabham or BRM. The new Lotus is a continuation in name only, after all...

[Sleeper]

The renualt engine is perhaps the best in F1.

If its so good why do RBR bitch about it every other week?

Anyway, do Lotus have the money to extricate themselves from the Cosworth deal?

[Sonic]

The renualt engine is perhaps the best in F1.

Oh Mia, you do brighten my day. I'll be laughing about that one all day.

As for the engine deal, its the obvious choice for an ambitious team like Lotus I and the history of the Lotus Renault ain't half bad either.

The road car tie up is interesting too. The Renault Sport cars are pretty special to start with - can you imagine if Lotus got to sprinkle their magic on the range?