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Country of origin:Great Britain
Produced in:1980
Numbers built:4
Internal name:Type 81
Predecessor:Lotus 80 Cosworth
Author:Wouter Melissen
Last updated:May 11, 2020
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Chassis: 81/1
Allocated to Elio de Angelis for the opening rounds of the 1980 season, this Type 81 was driven to second in the Brazilian Grand Prix. Later in the year, it was also raced by Mario Andretti, who could not do better than seventh at the Hockenheimring and eighth at Zandvoort. In 1981, it was raced only once but crucially, it was piloted to third at Zolder by Nigel Mansell. Restored to its original colours and specifications, it has recently returned to the track, run for the owner by Classic Team Lotus. (Source: Oldracingcars.com)

Chassis details
Manufactured in 1980
First owner Team Lotus
Last known location British Historic Racer
Appearances

2025 Goodwood Festival of Speed 2022 Monaco Historic Grand Prix 2022 Monaco Historic Grand Prix 2020 Estoril Classics
2020 Historic Grand Prix Zandvoort 2018 Spa Six Hours 2018 Spa Six Hours 2018 Spa Six Hours
2018 Spa Six Hours 2018 Spa Six Hours 2018 Monaco Historic Grand Prix 2018 Monaco Historic Grand Prix
2018 Monaco Historic Grand Prix 2018 Monaco Historic Grand Prix 2018 Monaco Historic Grand Prix 2018 Monaco Historic Grand Prix
2018 Monaco Historic Grand Prix 2018 Monaco Historic Grand Prix

  Article Image gallery (56) Chassis (4) 81/1 Specifications