It is their first season in F1, they don't have as much money as the many of the other teams do, there is a rule banning testing in F1 that doesn't allow them to try out new parts and configurations until the free practices on Friday before the race, the Cosworth engine isn't as good as the Renault or Ferrari or Mercedes, the Xtrac gear box is unrealiable, and on and on.
Lotus announced a few days ago that they will be partnering with Red Bull and using Red Bull's gear box and hydraulic systems in 2011. They have ended their association with Cosworth and will be using Renault engines in 2011. With a better engine and more reliable gear box, Lotus should be much better in the upcoming season.
No. Once the sale of the team to Genii Capital was completed after the 2010 season and the subsequent agreement with Lotus, the team applied for a British racing license for the 2011 F1 season. The team will be known as Lotus Renault GP and is not afflliated with the F1 team known as Team Lotus that began racing in the 2010 season. Engines are still manufactured at a Renault plant in France.
3 - Team Lotus, Virgin and HRT (Hispania Racing Team).
Yes its really good. I got it this morning and its easily the best F1 game i have ever played.
Yes according to the related link you can drive for Lotus and this quote is provided: "For example, race for Ferrari and anything other than winning the Driver's and Constructor's Championship would be a failure, while a mere points finish when driving for Lotus would be a huge success
The 2010 Lotus Evora has 24 valves.
The 2010 Lotus Evora has a V6 engine.
Romain Grosjean - Lotus Racing
You can't get mechanical failures in the F1 2010 game.
The 2010 Lotus Evora is a gas-powered vehicle.
The 2010 Lotus Evora has a 6-speed manual.
Rich people own it.
F1 2010 is available on PC, PS3, Nintendo Wii and Xbox 360