News Details
STR question 'spirit' of Lotus twin-tusk
F1 could be facing its first technical row of the year after Toro Rosso questioned the legality of Lotus' twin-tusk approach to the nose.
While most teams have unveiled either platypus or dolphin noses, Lotus released a picture of a twin-tusk design that is more like an elephant.
However, Toro Rosso, who considered the Lotus idea before ruling it out on technical grounds, now want clarification on the Lotus design.
"The Lotus nose needs clarification, but it's a very clever idea," said Key.
"We looked at it early on, when the car was quite a bit less mature than now, and in theory it was working well.
"But in reality we felt it had too many drawbacks so we didn't pursue...
Full Story »
Full Story »
11y ago from PlanetF1.com
0
You May Also Be Interested In...
Analysis: Why Lotus' noses are different lengths
When Lotus released the first digital render of its new E22, it wasn't so...
11y ago from TheF1Times.com
Key questions Lotus 'twin tusks'
With the sniggering over his car's drooping nose still ringing in his...
11y ago from Pitpass.com
FIA 'bombarded' by Lotus nose legality queries
F1's governing body was "bombarded" with messages from rival...
11y ago from F1Zone.net
Key: 'Toro Rosso considered Lotus style nose'
Toro Rosso's technical director James Key admitted that they considered...
11y ago from TheF1Times.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Pramac becomes first MotoGP team to reveal 2026 livery
No description available...
36m ago from Motorsport.com
Pramac Yamaha unveils 2026 MotoGP livery
Pramac Yamaha has officially unveiled its striking new livery on the...
26m ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Jack Miller: Yamaha are ‘busting their arses' on...
Pramac rider Jack Miller has seen first-hand the efforts of Yamaha on its...
4h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
‘Super talented’ MotoGP rookie Diogo Moreira...
Pedro Acosta believes “super talented” rookie Diogo Moreira has the...
1d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Escotto confirmed by Juncos Hollinger Racing for 2026...
No description available...
1h ago from Motorsport.com
Ranking IndyCar’s rising stars to watch in 2026
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Alex Palou delivers takedown of McLaren F1 drivers...
IndyCar champion Alex Palou has delivered a takedown of both McLaren...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Will Power turns first IndyCar laps with Andretti at...
IndyCar veteran Will Power completed his first test laps with his new...
5d ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Dakar 2026, Stage 9: Ford takes 1-2 in overall...
No description available...
7h ago from Motorsport.com
How Elfyn Evans plans to finally achieve rallying’s...
No description available...
5h ago from Motorsport.com
Naturally-aspirated V8: What Ford is doing differently...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
How did WRC champion Kalle Rovanpera’s single-seater...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
Mikel Arteta provides injury update on 4 key Arsenal...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta has spoken to the press about the fitness of...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Chelsea vs Arsenal Prediction and Betting Tips | 14th...
The EFL Cup is back in action with another set of matches this week as...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Arteta to change Arsenal star's position to...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta could reportedly change Myles Lewis-Skelly's...
4h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Every word of Mikel Arteta's pre-Chelsea vs Arsenal...
Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta gave his press conference ahead of the...
3h ago from CaughtOffside.com
Comments
Hottest News
Cadillac pulls the covers off bold monochrome look for F1...
The wait is nearly over, and Cadillac is making... Read More »
3h ago from F1i.com
Ford draws the line: F1 ambitions not dependent on...
When Ford announced its return to the pinnacle of... Read More »
56m ago from F1i.com
Ford delivers telling update on supposed Red Bull power...
Ford Global Director Mark Rushbrook has poured... Read More »
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
