Lotus to use Red Bull gearbox
Yet another big surprise from Lotus F1 today: they’re going to use Red Bull Technology supplied gearboxes and hydraulic systems for 2001 and beyond. Funny, RBR also uses those same gearboxes and hydraulic systems with their Renault engines… Do you think this means that Lotus will also go to Renault engines?! I’d be shocked and surprised, SHOCKED AND SURPRISED.
Lotus chief technical officer, Mike “I can’t believe they signed me for five years” Gascoyne and Lotus racing team principal Tony “that’s Team Lotus damnit” Fernandes both offered up you standard yeah for us kind of quotes which you can read on the Lotus website.
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The quote I though was most interesting was the one from Red Bull team principal Chrisitan Horner:
"We are very pleased about Lotus Racing’s decision to use Red Bull Technology gearboxes and hydraulic systems from 2011. The fact that Red Bull Technology has been chosen to be a supplier to another team despite its short history demonstrates how much we have achieved since our first season. We very much look forward to working with Lotus Racing from 2011 onwards.
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Interesting point. Red Bull really has come along way in a short time and I’m pretty sure its due to that Newey kid and his paper models. Just a hunch.
But good on you and we’ll see you tomorrow for the surprise announcement that Lotus will be running Renault engines.
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