Lotus Motorsport Data
Brand Overview
Lotus's heritage is inextricably linked to motorsport, forged by the visionary engineer Colin Chapman and his guiding principle of "simplify, then add lightness." This philosophy propelled the brand to the pinnacle of racing, particularly in Formula 1, where Team Lotus became a dominant force. The team secured seven Constructors' Championships and six Drivers' Championships with legendary drivers such as Jim Clark, Graham Hill, Mario Andretti, and Ayrton Senna. Lotus's reputation was built on radical engineering breakthroughs that revolutionized the sport. It pioneered the first fully stressed monocoque chassis in F1 with the Type 25, dramatically increasing rigidity and safety. Later, it mastered ground effect aerodynamics with the iconic Type 79 "wing car," an innovation that delivered unparalleled cornering grip and reshaped car design for years to come. This ingenuity extended beyond F1, leading to a landmark victory at the Indianapolis 500 in 1965. Through its relentless pursuit of performance via minimal weight, superior handling, and aerodynamic excellence, Lotus has cemented its legacy as one of the most influential and revered names in racing history.
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Series Participation Stats for Lotus Race Cars
Total Series
7
Total Teams
18
Total Drivers
54
Total Car Entries
43
Racing Series with Lotus Race Cars
Lotus One-Make Series
Fastest Laps with Lotus Race Cars
Racing Circuit | Lap Time | Racing Driver / Racing Team | Race Car | Racing Series |
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Pingtan Street Circuit | 01:25.549 | Lotus Exige S GTC (GTC) | 2023 China GT Championship | |
Chengdu Tianfu International Circuit | 01:31.496 | Lotus Emira CUP (Below 2.1L) | 2025 LOTUS CUP CHINA | |
Guangdong International Circuit | 01:33.154 | Lotus Exige TCR (TCR) | 2024 Asia Pacific GT | |
Tianjin International Circuit E Circuit | 01:52.624 | Lotus Exige V6 GT4 (GT4) | 2019 China GT Championship | |
Qinhuangdao Shougang Motorsport Valley | 01:55.822 | Lotus Exige V6 GT4 (GT4) | 2019 China GT Championship | |
Ningbo International Circuit | 01:58.473 | Lotus Emira GT4 (GT4) | 2024 MINTIMES GT ASIA Series | |
Shanghai International Circuit | 02:09.885 | Lotus Emira GT4 (GT4) | 2025 SRO GT Cup | |
Zhuhai International Circuit | 02:14.794 | Lotus Exige S GTC (GTC) | 2021 China GT Championship | |
Sepang International Circuit | 02:18.183 | Lotus Evora GT4 (GT4) | 2019 China GT Championship | |
Macau Guia Circuit | 02:30.815 | Lotus Emira GT4 (GT4) | 2023 Macau Grand Prix |
Racing Teams with Lotus Race Cars
Racing Drivers with Lotus Race Cars
- Shi Wei
- Luo Kai Luo
- Lang Ji Ru
- Zhang Da Sheng
- Chen Xiao Ke
- Lu Wen Hu
- Zhu Yuan Jie
- Gao Hua Yang
- Eric Wong
- Li Yi
- He Run Wen
- Luo Hao Wen
- Lv Yan
- Chong Wei
- Lu Wen Ming
- Shao Ming Yan
- Ren Yong Xin
- Yang Sheng Wei
- Zhang Zi Hao
- Gu Zhao Lin
- Chen Guan Jun
- Huang De Hui
- Liang Guo Qiang
- Xie Jian Liang
- Wen Jing Da
- He Jia Ming
- CHRISTODOULOU Adam Robert
- Robert Webb
- Lu Xiao Feng
- LIU Kai Shun
- WANG Wen Cheng
- TU Ya Te
- OU Zi Hong
- CHEN Jun Xi
- LU Wen Long
- ZHANG Liao
- XIE Zhong Zhi
- LIANG Wei Jun
- PENG Yi Wen
- HONG Shou Hong
Lotus Race Car Models
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