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Lotus open to employing heavier driver in 2014
Nico Hulkenberg is a heavier driver believed to be in the running for a Lotus drive in 2014 Sutton Images Enlarge Lotus team principal Eric Boullier says the weight of drivers will not be a factor when he comes to decide who will race for the team in 2014. Nico Hulkenberg has been linked to the Lotus drive, but in the new V6 turbo era his extra height and weight will be a disadvantage. The 2014 engine regulations will see heavier power units in the car and several drivers have said the corresponding increase in minimum driver and car weight is not enough to fully compensate for the added bulk. As a result heavier drivers could be at a significant disadvantage when trying to meet the...
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