Lotus technical director Nick Chester is confident that the team has made a big step with the E23, and not just as a result of the timely switch from Renault to Mercedes power. Chester says that the chassis is much improved, and compliments the stronger power unit. "This year is looking a lot better, the power unit is a big step forward," said Chester. "The chassis is also a step forward, the drivers can get a lot more from it and it's easier to drive on the limit, as well as being more predictable. "We spent some of the test exploring the E23's suspension geometry and it has a lot of effect on the balance of the car in the middle of the slow speed corners. We're also...
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