[JLD]

After many years of thought Lotus think that they are nearer to discovering why they seem to have less grip than other F1 teams.

 

[JLD]

The reason?

 

[cerbman]

 

[JLD]

Can anyone name the circuit, and the year ?

(first part easy, second a little harder)

 

[Robert Beattie]

Amazing Discovery

Is the answer Monaco 1982 and the car I reckon is Elio DeAngelis,s Lotus 91 Cosworth V8

 

[JLD]

Yes, correct all round.

I can still remember walking round the circuit just after the race finished to be confronted with 2 Lambos side by side 'racing' through the tunnel at 100+ mph !!!! And this was after the roads had been openned to the public.

 

[Guest]

John - we have never been - I bet it was fantastic. I noticed that Lotus have just reintroduced the "JPS" colour scheme on the Elise!

Another fine British car with a great engine.

 

[JLD]

I've been twice, 82 and 83.
The thing that really stands out at Monaco is the noise. Because of the natuaral 'amphitheatre' shape of the land most of the engine noise tends to be kept in.