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F1 legend Jean Alesi adds expertise to the
Lotus Motorsport line-up
Lotus Motorsport are delighted to announce that
French F1 driver Jean Alesi has become an
ambassador for the Type 125 and Exos programme.
The Lotus 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. Unlike a Formula One car
however, an army of technicians and mechanics is
not required to start the engine and keep the
car running. The start button is all the driver
needs to press to get going.
Given his F1 pedigree, Alesi is the perfect
person 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.
Commenting on the announcement Jean Alesi said:
“I’m delighted to be partnering with Lotus, I
have a lot of affection for this great British
brand and I’m confident that they will achieve
great things in the future both on and off the
race track. I’m particularly passionate about
anything that brings people closer to the racing
action and the Type 125 does exactly that, it’s
the ultimate race experience and I’m really
looking forward to testing in Vallelunga and Abu
Dhabi.”
Alesi joined Lotus Motorsport at the Autosport
International Show at the NEC today (13 January)
to celebrate the unveiling of many of Lotus
Motorsport’s racing disciplines including the
reveal of the new 2011 Lotus Renault GP F1 car
livery. Gino Rosato, Director of Corporate
Operations for Group Lotus, said: “Jean has been
a good friend for many years, I have had the
privilege of working with him in the past and I
really respect and admire the way he operates.
With his F1 background, connections and contacts,
I think he brings a lot to the table and we’re
really looking forward to working with him. We
think he’ll make the prefect Lotus brand
ambassador.”
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