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

10

Total Teams

27

Total Drivers

89

Total Car Entries

83

Lotus Used Race Cars For Sale

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2025 Lotus Emira
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Fastest Laps with Lotus Race Cars

Racing Circuit Lap Time Racing Driver / Racing Team Race Car Racing Series
Pingtan Street Circuit 01:25.549 Lotus Exige S GTC (GTC) 2023 China GT Championship
Chengdu Tianfu International Circuit 01:31.003 Lotus Emira CUP (Below 2.1L) 2025 LOTUS CUP CHINA
Guangdong International Circuit 01:33.154 Lotus Exige TCR (TCR) 2024 Asia Pacific GT
Sepang International Circuit 01:38.204 Lotus Emira CUP (Below 2.1L) 2025 LOTUS CUP CHINA
Circuito do Estoril 01:52.048 Lotus Emira GT4 (GT4) 2026 GT4 Winter Series
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
Autódromo Internacional do Algarve 02:05.990 Lotus Emira GT4 (GT4) 2026 GT4 Winter 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
Beijing Street Circuit 02:27.144 Lotus Emira GT4 (GT4) 2025 SRO GT Cup
Macau Guia Circuit 02:30.815 Lotus Emira GT4 (GT4) 2023 Macau Grand Prix

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2025 Lotus Cup China Chengdu Round Event Schedule

2025 Lotus Cup China Chengdu Round Event Schedule

Racing News & Updates China September 8, 2025

The 2025 Lotus Cup Chengdu China event will be held from September 12th to 14th. The schedule is as follows: ### September 12th (Friday) - 09:40 - 10:40: Official Free Practice 1 - 14:00 - 15:00: ...


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