Lotus interested in several drivers for 2016

Following the announcement of the departure of Romain Grosjean to Haas F1 Team, Lotus F1 Team can publicly do its research to find a new teammate for Pastor Maldonado who has already been confirmed for 2016. The teamenstone who should find salvation in the takeover by Renault is said to be in discussions with several drivers, even if Jolyon Palmer is in a good place to replace the Frenchman since he took part in several free practice sessions with the team.

“We know that we can publicly say 'good luck' to Romain who will take on a new challenge next year. He has been very helpful to us over the last few years and will be missed”, recognized Federico Gastaldi, Team Principal of Lotus F1 Team. “We have Pastor who is confirmed and we also know there are some attractive drivers available. We will make sure the place is desirable. There will be discussions in several places and we will have an announcement to make at some point. »

But the director of Lotus F1 Team is above all impatient to see Renault take over the British team after its withdrawal in 2009. “It looks like we’re going to get married again. It is positive for the discipline and for Enstone that a company with the prestige and history of Renault wants to strengthen its role in F1. We have overcome some difficulties in recent years, but we have also experienced exceptional moments”, added Federico Gastaldi.