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F1: Lotus launches new E20 Formula 1 car

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Khatir Soltani
The Lotus F1 Team took the covers off its new Renault-powered Formula 1 car, namecoded E20.

The Lotus team launched the car via an official team video on Sunday, with the machine featuring a step nose as seen on all new F1 cars with the exception of the McLaren.

The car is painted to the traditional black and gold colours.

Lotus F1 Team
Lotus F1 Team

A second official launch will happen tomorrow, Monday when the car will be presented to the press in Jerez, Spain before being given a shakedown later on the same day.

Drivers Kimi Raikkonen and Romain Grosjean will then test the new car over four days at Jerez, with the Raikkonen driving on Tuesday and Wednesday and Grosjean on Thursday and Friday.

Lotus F1 Team
Lotus F1 Team

Lotus F1 Team
Lotus F1 Team


Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
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