Mike Iles

Lotus F1 Team

Lotus F1 Team is a professional motorsport outfit currently competing in the FIA Formula 1 World Championship. Since first entering Formula 1 as Toleman Motorsport [1981 – 1985], the squad has since competed under the banners of Benetton Formula [1986 – 2001], Renault F1 Team [2002 – 2010], Lotus Renault GP [2011] and Lotus F1 Team [2012 – Present]. To date, the team has taken 3x Constructors' World Championships, 4x Drivers' World Championships and 49 Grand Prix victories. The team's headquarters in Enstone, Oxfordshire is a state-of-the art Formula 1 facility which plays home to over 500 people; including many of the world's leading minds in aerodynamics, advanced materials research, engineering and automotive design. Enstone is also a centre of business excellence, employing leading professionals from the broad remit of business operational support; including Human Resources, Finance, Legal and Marketing. Factor in an exceptionally friendly company persona and relentless passion for success, and you have a hub for genuine motorsport excellence.