In just the third race of their very young Formula One career, the Lotus Racing team will be perfuming live in front of their loyal home fans when they take to the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia this coming weekend.

After Heikki Kovalainen finished the Melbourne Grand Prix in 13th place, just three places away from earning their first point in his second consecutive finish for the Malaysian based team, they are confident that they can build on this strong start to their debut season.

“We expect the race in Sepang this weekend to be another exciting outing for Lotus Racing. Heikki’s finish in Melbourne gives us a good boost for the coming race in Sepang,” SM Nasarudin said.

Kicking off the team’s week in Malaysia, Lotus Racing held a homecoming celebration at the Pavilion Kuala Lumpur where all three drivers – Jarno Trulli, Heikki Kovalainen and Fairuz Fauzy - unveiled the stunning green-and-yellow Lotus Cosworth T127 for the first time to their Malaysian  fans.

“This is truly the proudest moment for all of us to be here right in the heart of our capital city Kuala Lumpur, sharing this moment with all Malaysians and together we make it a 1Malaysia celebration. This is the much awaited homecoming for Lotus Racing, as this is the first time that the Lotus Cosworth T127 cars are on Malaysian soil. There is nothing like being on your own home ground.” Lotus Racing Deputy Team Principals SM Nasarudin said. 

The Lotus Cosworth T127 is on display at the Pavilion’s main concourse area from 3pm to 10 pm today and it will be the first opportunity for F1 fans in Malaysia to catch a glimpse of the machine since it was launched in London on 12 February.

“This is the real Lotus Cosworth T127 that will be racing in Sepang on 2-4 April. This is a very rare opportunity for our fans to see our actual car up close” added SM Nasimuddin.