Lotus confirm launch details

Lotus Racing today confirmed that the long awaited launch of the 2010 Lotus Formula One racing car will take place on the 12th of February in central London.

The Royal Horticultural Hall has been selected by the team as the venue to unveil one of the sporting world’s most eagerly anticipated new challengers and an audience of 400 guests, including all staff of the newly formed team, will be the first to see the livery of the new Lotus Racing car.

Heikki Kovalainen and Jarno Trulli have signed for the team this year, with testing scheduled to get underway at the third pre-season test at Jerez on February 17 - 20.