News Details
Team Lotus throws in the towel
Phillip van Osten
17/01/2026 at 12:3017/01/2026 at 12:04 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. ©Neil White During its heyday in F1, Colin Chapman's Team Lotus was arguably the only outfit in the sport whose renown practically equaled that of Ferrari. But it all came to a sad end on this day in 1995, when the beleaguered Hethel-based team announced its withdrawal from Formula 1, its Type 112 car seen here at Ketteringham Hall in a virtual image never turning a wheel. The rights to the Lotus name in F1 later changed hands, passing from former driver David Hunt - James Hunt's brother - to Tony Fernandes, while Genii Capital and Group Lotus announced an alliance that confusingly put two...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
Audi becomes first team to run real 2026 Formula 1 car
Jan.12 Audi has quietly become the first Formula 1 team to put a genuine...
1w ago from OneStopStrategy.com
Audi drivers react to ‘fantastic' first F1 car...
Audi F1 drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto have reacted to the...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.com
In pictures: Audi's first day on track in Barcelona
©Audi Michael Delaney
10/01/2026 at 11:2610/01/2026 at 10:29 40 SHARES...
1w ago from F1i.com
Franco Colapinto to be offered ‘all the support'...
Steve Nielsen has said the team is ready to give Franco Colapinto...
1w ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Marc Marquez and Ducati set for two-year MotoGP...
No description available...
11h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez, Francesco Bagnaia unveil retro-inspired...
No description available...
17h ago from Motorsport.com
Marc Marquez shares update on injury recovery at...
No description available...
13h ago from Motorsport.com
Ducati showcases 2026 MotoGP livery
Reigning back-to-back Teams’ Champions Ducati Corse has unveiled its...
17h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Pato O’Ward joined by F2 champion in McLaren F1...
McLaren has announced its driver development program lineup for 2026,...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Long Beach to bring in new leadership for iconic event
Organizers of the annual Grand Prix of Long Beach event have announced...
4d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Grand Prix of Long Beach set for leadership change
No description available...
4d ago from Motorsport.com
Kucharczyk set for 2026 Indy NXT run with HMD
No description available...
5d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Sebastien Loeb after 13 Dakar punctures: Cars now...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Nani Roma: Dakar 2026 at 'F1 level' after close fight
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Dakar 2026: Dacia edges Ford and Toyota as Nasser...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
‘We are getting closer’: Gabriel Jesus targets...
t;li>Brazilian striker yet to hold talks over new dealArteta keen to...
7h ago from TheGuardian.com
Inter vs Arsenal preview: Gunners trio to miss trip
No description available...
8h ago from SkySports.com
Inter Milan vs Arsenal Prediction and Betting Tips |...
The UEFA Champions League is back in action with another set of matches...
9h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arsecast Extra Episode 677 – 19.01.2026
Welcome to another Arsecast Extra, the Arsenal podcast, with myself and...
15h ago from Arseblog.com
Comments
Hottest News
Ferrari 2026 livery leaked? F1 fans rage at first look
It's only a few days until Ferrari launch their... Read More »
18h ago from GPFans.com
Red, white and ready: Ferrari unveil 2026 F1 race suits
Ferrari may not have fired up its 2026 car just... Read More »
7h ago from F1i.com
Former F1 steward makes stunning Abu Dhabi 2021 claims
A former Formula 1 driver and long-serving FIA... Read More »
14h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
