We have ignored the times when the Lotus name has been brought back, first by the Malaysian-backed team that later became Caterham and then the Enstone-based ‘Lotus’ between its different Renault eras, so this is strictly 1958-94. To produce this list we considered a number of factors, including the level of success each car scored, how important and innovative they were, and how iconic they are. It also scored seven constructors’ and six drivers’ crowns, and in the 1970s briefly overtook Ferrari as the most successful F1 manufacturer in terms of victories. Andretti’s performance that season resulted in him becoming only the second Formula 1 racer from the US to take the World Drivers’ Championship title. This was also the car that gave the Lotus team-under the direction of Colin Chapman- its final and most convincing constructors’ title.The 79 world championship F1 wins scored by the firm founded by Colin Chapman puts Lotus fifth in the table, behind Ferrari, McLaren, Mercedes and Williams, and one spot ahead of Red Bull. This was the car with which Andretti won the Dutch Grand Prix that year, then went on to also finish first at the Italian Grand Prix at Monza (though he was dropped to sixth place due to a penalty for jumping the start). This Ultra-Rare 1952 Porsche Roadster Was Just Added to the National Historic Vehicle RegisterĪs it turns out, Mario Andretti’s 1978 John Player Special Lotus-Cosworth Type 79 will be the headlining car to be auctioned in the first collaboration between Bonhams and the F1 Paddock Club at the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix in November. This Bonkers New Hypersonic Plane Is Expected to Hit Mach 7 on Its First Flight Ferrari Wins the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the First Time in Nearly 60 Years
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