Lotus trackside operations director Alan Permane feels Romain Grosjean is making a strong case to be the team leader next year... read more »

Lotus will no longer use the ‘passive DRS’ system that has often appeared on the black and gold E21 in 2013. “No, it probably won’t be... read more »

Romain Grosjean's recent improvements have made him a contender to lead the Lotus F1 team next season according to trackside operations director Alan Permane. The... read more »

Lotus trackside operations director Alan Permane says Romain Grosjean has "been getting better and better" over the past few races and could lead the team next season read more »

CCTV footage has emerged showing Mark Webber flagging Fernando Alonso's Ferrari down for a lift back to the pits. The incident led to both drivers being reprimanded -... read more »

With a frustrating weekend at Spa now in the past, Lotus F1 Team heads to the very different challenge of Monza; whose distinct character certainly presents a challenge, but... read more »

Trackside operations director Alan Permane expects Lotus to be more of a force in Italy than it was in Belgium last time out.     read more »

Trackside observations from the final practice session in Belgium read more »

Observations from a first practice session that masked the true form in Belgium read more »

Lotus Trackside Operations Director Alan Permane thinks the new Pirelli tyres suit the E21 and feels the team are now on a power with Red Bull. read more »

Lotus will introduce a longer wheelbase version of their E21 at the Belgian Grand Prix next weekend in a bid to remain in the fight for the title. The upgrade will be the last... read more »

Lotus' Trackside Operations Director Alan Permane looks ahead to the resumption of the F1 season at Spa     read more »

Lotus trackside operations director Alan Permane expects the team to make a further step forward at the Belgian Grand Prix read more »

Romain Grosjean's recent strong form is largely down to his improved approach outside of the car, according to Lotus trackside operations director Alan Permane. read more »

Lotus trackside operations director Alan Permane looks back at the German Grand Prix and previews what to expect at the Hungaroring...     read more »

Lotus trackside operations director Alan Permane has vowed the team will be doing its 'utmost' to qualify further up the field in Hungary this... read more »

Honda has confirmed that it will set up a base in the United Kingdom for its Formula 1 operations when it returns to the sport. The Japanese car manufacturer recently announced... read more »

Honda to run its trackside operations from the UK when it returns to F1 as engine supplier to McLaren     read more »

Lotus trackside operations director Alan Permane has said the Enstone-based outfit will have ‘plenty’ of ‘interesting new parts’ to test... read more »

Lotus Trackside Operations Director Alan Permane looks back at the British Grand Prix and previews what to expect at the Nurburgring     read more »

The final practice session ahead of the British Grand Prix resulted in a Mercedes lockout of the front two positions. Initially the Silver Arrows weren’t too strong through... read more »

A little wander around the track led to some thoughts about this weekend's race... read more »

The Lotus F1 Team have confirmed that they intend to run their so-called 'device' or Double-DRS at the British Grand Prix for the first time. The outfit has trialed... read more »

Trackside operations director Alan Permane looks at what Lotus can expect from the British Grand Prix     read more »

Lotus will introduce its biggest upgrade of the season so far, as it bids to turn its gradual slide from the front to the slowest of the front-runners around. The Enstone... read more »