Unfortunately, this is becoming a sad habit since this summer: Lotus is facing numerous complaints and legal actions from partners who feel aggrieved. It started in Hungary when Pirelli only delivered its tires at the very last minute before the Friday morning practice sessions to protest against unpaid invoices.<\/p>\n
An additional step was taken during the Belgian Grand Prix when Charles Pic ordered the seizure of the team’s equipment because the Silverstone team did not respect the scheduled running time during the 2014 season.<\/p>\n
In Japan, the team’s mechanics and engineers were unable to access the team’s reception area because the team had to prioritize bill payments and hadn’t settled the catering bill. Bernie Ecclestone then showed leniency and opened the doors of the prestigious Paddock Club to them.<\/p>\n
In Brazil, a dispute over an unspecified trade agreement led to security agents from both sides being stationed at the stand to prevent entry. As a result, the mechanics were not able to unpack all the necessary equipment and prepare adequately for this weekend’s race.<\/p>\n
\nSeems @Lotus_F1Team<\/a> is in trouble. Police in front of both sides of the garage, unpacked boxes #F1<\/a> #Lotus<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/bjCFC3Hohr<\/a><\/p>\n