As part of the official launch of the 2011 Formula 1 Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix, Group Lotus and Lotus Renault GP made an appearance at The Pavillion KL today. The guests of honour at the Group Lotus and Lotus Renault GP were Eric Boullier, Team Principle of Lotus Renault GP, Jean Alesi, Lotus Ambassador, Fairuz Fauzy, Reserve Driver of Lotus Renault GP and Gino Rosato, Director of Corporate Operations at Group Lotus.
Jean Alesi - French F1 driver recently became an ambassador for the Lotus Type 125 and Exos programme. The Type 125 is an exclusive ultra high performance F1 inspired race-car complete with Cosworth 3.5 litre GP V8 engine producing 640bhp linked to a six-speed semi automatic gearbox with paddle shift, which, unlike a Formula One car, you don't need to have a whole lot of technicians and engineers to enjoy. The start button is all the driver needs.
Given his F1 pedigree, Alesi is a perfect candidate to partner with for the Type 125. He enjoyed a successful and eventful F1 career competing in 202 grands prix and collecting a total of 241 points driving for teams such as Ferrari, Tyrell, Benetton, Sauber, Prost and Jordan. From 1989 to 2001, Alesi didn't stray far from the race track and is still known as one of the most popular drivers in the F1 paddock.
Eric Boullier - Team Principle of Lotus Renault GP, who opted for the classic "Black to the Future", Black and Gold Livery for their latest Formula 1 car aims to capitalize on 2010's recognition with their new look.
YouTube - LOTUS BACK TO BLACK
Fairuz Fauzy - Apart from his current Formula 1 commitment, 28 year old Fairuz will continue racing in this year's GP2 series with Super Nova Racing and the car will be carrying the full-on branding from Proton and Lotus Cars.
The Lotus Renault GP Evoras - also draped in the Black and Gold livery
Lotus Exige S joins the Black to the Future party
We'll be taking a drive in the road-going Exige S real soon so stay tuned!
A regular Evora.
