Lotus will announce its 2011 driver lineup “pretty soon”, according to Mike Gascoyne.<\/p>\n
Although there are rumblings the Malaysian-owned team could be considering its Kuala Lumpur born test driver Fairuz Fauzy for a race seat, the team’s technical boss said he is happy with Heikki Kovalainen and Jarno Trulli.<\/p>\n
“I think the intention is to stick with the drivers we’ve got.\u00a0 I think they’re doing a great job,” said Gascoyne.<\/p>\n
When asked when official confirmation might come, he answered: “I think we’d like to do that pretty soon.”<\/p>\n
There have been questions about Italian veteran Trulli’s form so far this year, but Gascoyne insists he has had appalling luck and reliability.<\/p>\n
Asked whether Trulli, who turns 36 on Tuesday, has done enough to keep his drive, Gascoyne answered: “I think he has.<\/p>\n
“I think Heikki has gotten better and better, his confidence is back and there’s a spring in his step and he’s pushing him (Trulli) very hard.”<\/p>\n
Gascoyne said Trulli has had appalling luck and reliability.<\/p>\n
“That’s the thing with experienced guys, if we give them the car, they can perform with it.<\/p>\n
“Jarno has shown he can still pull the big laps out when he has a trouble-free weekend,” he added.<\/p>\n
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