Mike Gascoyne will stay with Lotus

The former technical director of Force India seems to have found his place within Lotus Racing. This recognized figure in the world of F1 has just extended his contract with Tony Fernandes? team for a period of 5 years, thus ensuring the Briton a position until 2015. Mike Gascoyne intends to end his career within a team that he sees succeeding on the long term.

Mike Gascoyne says he is delighted with this news, and intends to evolve with Lotus for as long as possible. “After joining this team, I always told myself that I would finish my career here,” confided the famous engineer. “ It's great to have managed to extend my contract for another five years. I would like to thank the entire team, and I am extremely grateful to all the Lotus Racing staff who have shown their confidence in me with this long-term contract. We have established a magnificent partnership, and I hope it will be the same for the next five years, and even beyond. »

Tony Fernandes, director of Lotus Racing, is also satisfied to have Mike Gascoyne at his side, and takes the opportunity to show all the confidence he has in his team for the future. “ The five-year contract just signed by Mike is big news for the entire Lotus Racing team “, he commented. " This contract proves our seriousness, not only for our future projects in the discipline, but it is also a reward for all the efforts of Mike and the team. I really enjoyed our collaboration last year, and I am very happy to continue working with him in the years to come. »