Jarno Trulli is slowly emerging as a clear favourite to sit in a race seat for Lotus F1 in the 2010 season. Trulli recently became unemployed when his current team Toyota, pulled out of the sport due to economic reasons. Speaking with Autosport recently, Chief Technical Officer Mike Gascoyne told them on Trulli,
“He is one of the guys we would like to. Jarno has, over one lap, always been sensational. That is even more important in a new team because you need to know where you are on a Saturday. Jarno can always give you that.”
Gascoyne had previously stated that they’re aim is to get 2 drivers in the car with experience under their belt,
“We are not looking for pay drivers or new drivers. We think that is very important for the team”
With the team having a lot to learn about their brand new car when they finally get it on the track, the best they need is real, solid, experienced feedback from the drivers, something a rookie is unlikely to give them.
With a number of other experienced drivers currently on the market due to the departure of BMW Sauber as well this season, Lotus could easily find 2 highly qualified drivers for their outfit – if they can afford them.
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