Lotus are promising major changes to their car for the 2015 season which will see them almost starting from scratch rather than improving upon the E22.
The team have failed to come close to repeating their 2013 success which saw them score 315 points. At present they have just eight to their name after 14 races.
Technical director Nick Chester is therefore looking forward to a fresh start next season and says the E23 will see major changes both above and below the bodywork.
“There are rule changes to the front of the chassis and the nose, so all the cars will look different next year,” he explained.
“On top of that, our engine installation and cooling layout will change quite a lot meaning that the car will be significantly different under the bodywork. It will be quite different.”
The team are believed to have agreed a deal to use Mercedes power next season instead of the under-performing Renault unit.
That and the progress back at their Enstone factory is encouraging for Pastor Maldonado.
“I am confident we can finish the season off in a good way which will give us some great momentum for the new season in 2015,” said the Venezuelan.
“From what I see and learn the 2015 car looks like being a very good package. There is a lot to look forward to for sure.”
