Lotus have announced that Jarno Trulli and Heikki Kovalainen will be their drivers for next season. The pair have signed three-year deals after leaving their respective teams.
Trulli signs after leaving the beleaguered Toyota team, whilst Kovalainen joins after being replaced at McLaren by World Champion, Jenson Button.
The pair have over 250 grand’s prix between them, and should be solid and resolute partnership for the forthcoming season. They will be joined by Malaysian Fairuz Fauzy as their reserve driver.
Ambitious Team Principal, Tony Fernandes said: “The team shows our seriousness to be a world championship contender.”
Of his new drivers he added: “Trulli will bring us lots of experience to develop the team, and Heikki is a young driver but has phenomenal experience so I think we have two fantastic drivers with Fairuz as well.”
Whilst the team are unlikely to give their rivals sleepless nights, the team’s enthusiasm and ambition will put them in a good state of mind for next season. Lotus could well surprise some people next season.
