Team Litespeed, a British Formula 3 National Class team, plans to step up to the Championship's main class in 2010.
The Lotus F1 Team affiliate would contribute to Lotus's Driver Development Programme by discovering young talents and giving them a chance to clim to F1.
The most talented drivers could be awarded a Formula 1 test with Lotus F1.
"Many Formula 1 stars have made their name racing in Formula 3, so we can give the rare opportunity to young drivers to hone their talents in a competitive European series and to encourage them to fulfil their full potential," said Litespeed boss Nino Judge.
"Ultimately this may also mean an F1 test for any exceptionally talented drivers competing in British F3 with Litespeed," he added.
In return for it's contribution to the Lotus F1 success, Litespeed will benefit from technical collaboration with the team.
The two cars racing the main class will be added to the already registered two SLC chassis from the National Class, meaning the team will race four cars next season.
The drivers are yet to be announced.
The Lotus F1 Team affiliate would contribute to Lotus's Driver Development Programme by discovering young talents and giving them a chance to clim to F1.
The most talented drivers could be awarded a Formula 1 test with Lotus F1.
"Many Formula 1 stars have made their name racing in Formula 3, so we can give the rare opportunity to young drivers to hone their talents in a competitive European series and to encourage them to fulfil their full potential," said Litespeed boss Nino Judge.
"Ultimately this may also mean an F1 test for any exceptionally talented drivers competing in British F3 with Litespeed," he added.
In return for it's contribution to the Lotus F1 success, Litespeed will benefit from technical collaboration with the team.
The two cars racing the main class will be added to the already registered two SLC chassis from the National Class, meaning the team will race four cars next season.
The drivers are yet to be announced.