News Details
Lotus not seeking a pay driver
Eric Boullier is hoping Lotus can sign Kimi Raikkonen's replacement on merit and not financial worth.
As the costs of competing in Formula One continue to spiral, more and more teams are looking to pay drivers to make up the deficit in their budgets.
Although Lotus are fourth in the Championship, the Enstone outfit's financial troubles have been well documents especially after Kimi Raikkonen announced that he was leaving as he had yet to be paid.
The team, though, is confident there is light at the end of the tunnel as they are still waiting to reap the financial rewards from Infinity Racing acquiring a 35 percent stake in the team.
And with that money in hand, Boullier hopes Lotus can...
Full Story »
Full Story »
12y ago from PlanetF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Merit, not money to choose Raikkonen's replacement
Septemebr 25th, 2013 (f1plus/J. Leslie).- Lotus Team Principal Eric...
12y ago from F1Plus.com
Lotus hoping to avoid need for pay driver in 2014
Lotus is in no rush to name a replacement for Kimi Raikkonen Getty...
12y ago from espnF1.com
Lotus: Driver decision on merit, not money
Eric Boullier insists that Lotus' decision on who it will field for the...
12y ago from Crash.net
Boullier: Financial stability priority, then we think...
Boullier: Financial stability priority, then we think of drivers for the...
12y ago from GrandPrix247.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
MotoGP riders have their say on controversial Marc...
No description available...
19h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez hits out at timing of controversial Thai...
No description available...
20h ago from Motorsport.com
Yamaha reveals why it ‘took the difficult route’...
Technical Director Max Bartolini admits Yamaha “took the difficult...
16h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Pedro Acosta takes dramatic Thai MotoGP Sprint victory...
KTM rider Pedro Acosta clinched his first victory in MotoGP following a...
22h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
IndyCar St. Petersburg – Qualifying Results
25 drivers of the NTT IndyCar Series took to the streets of St....
7h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Dale Coyne relishes 'extraordinary' double Fast 6...
No description available...
6h ago from Motorsport.com
Scott McLaughlin earns IndyCar St. Pete pole, Coyne...
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
Marcus Ericsson encouraged by Will Power’s input at...
Marcus Ericsson has a new team-mate this year in Will Power, and the...
12h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Lancia rally legend Sandro Munari passes away aged 85
No description available...
13h ago from Motorsport.com
Why Esapekka Lappi was so happy at WRC Rally Sweden
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Acropolis Rally's Thursday parc ferme will be on a boat
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Sources: Arsenal and Chelsea move for 60m Frenchman...
PSG’s rising star Senny Mayulu has hit a stalemate in contract extension...
22m ago from CaughtOffside.com
This 'unbelievable' star a better option than Sandro...
Former Arsenal star Anders Limpar has suggested that the Gunners don't...
16h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Talks held: Barcelona working on signing 45m Arsenal...
Barcelona are reportedly already in talks with intermediaries over a...
17h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal vs Chelsea Prediction and Betting Tips | 1st...
The Premier League is back in action with another massive clash between...
20h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Oscar Piastri addresses potential major McLaren...
Unlike its fellow F1 title contenders, McLaren... Read More »
1h ago from RacingNews365.com
Max Verstappen F1 future prediction made after earning...
Max Verstappen's F1 future has been a topic of... Read More »
42m ago from RacingNews365.com
F1 News Today: Mercedes power unit verdict as FIA make LATE...
A decision has been announced by the FIA... Read More »
22m ago from GPFans.com
