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New design needed for 'majority' of Lotus parts
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Renault's takeover of Lotus has led to the team requiring a new design for the majority of its parts in 2016. Lotus switched from a Renault power unit to Mercedes last season, with an improved chassis leading to a stronger year than 2014 as the team scored 78 point including one podium. However, with Renault returning as a constructor and purchasing Lotus over the winter, the team is reverting back to the French power unit. Technical director Nick Chester says last year's car still forms the basis of the team's 2016 design but more changes need to be made to accommodate the new engine. "It’s the third year under the current regulations so it’s natural for...
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