A solid day for Lotus

After its delayed debut and some initial troubles “rapidly diagnosed and resolved” according to Alan Permane, head of track operations, the team Lotus was able to continue its testing program on its E23, powered by the V6 turbo/hybrid, almost without any problems this Tuesday. Mercedes. Despite a telemetry problem having delayed the entry into action of the car entrusted to Pastor Maldonado, the latest bornenstone was able to complete 96 laps today.

“It was a good day and we learned a lot more about E23, indicates the Venezuelan. The car already has potential and we know there is more to come. We are still checking all the systems and learning how everything works, but I am very happy with the progress over the last couple of days. We were able to evolve with different types of tires today so there is a good basis for where we should look in terms of set-up. I'm really looking forward to getting back in the car in Barcelona. »

Romain Grosjean will slip in for the first time in the seat of the E23 Hybrid tomorrow, on the occasion of the final day of Andalusian testing.

Photos from the Jerez tests can be viewed here.