Lotus reveals first image of the new E22

Although the team won't be taking part in next week's pre-season test session i Jerez, in Spain, LotusLotusUnited Kingdom, 1952 > present68 models
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has decided to reveal it's design for the 2014 season. The new E22 has a different design than the ones revealed from Force IndiaForce IndiaIndia, 2007 > present8 models
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and McLarenMcLarenUnited Kingdom, 1963 > present92 models
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, so far, especially the nose.

With the changes in rules there was a lot of curiosity around how teams would interpretate them in their cars. Lotus has already used to some bold designs and the E22 is not an exception, with a curious split of its nose section into two downward-sloping points.

No information about the car has been revealed by Lotus and it should only happen when the team officialy presents its car at the Bahrain pre-season test.

In terms of driver lineup Lotus will once again be counting with Frenchman Romain Grosjean, who will be joined by ex-WilliamsWilliamsUnited Kingdom, 1977 > present37 models
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driver Pastor Maldonado. The Venezuelan joins the team to replace FerrariFerrariItaly, 1947 > present233 models
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's Kimi Raikkonen.