F1: Launch of the Lotus Renault R31 (+photos)

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The Lotus Renault GP R31, the evolution of last year’s Renault R30 was launched earlier today, Monday on Circuito Ricardo Tormo in Valencia, Spain.

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Regular drivers Robert Kubica and Vitaly Petrov, Genii Capital boss Gerard Lopez and Team Principal Eric Boullier unveiled the R31 that is powered by a 2.4-litre Renault V-8 engine.

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The R31 will begin its intensive test programme tomorrow in Valencia.

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