ByKOLLES Racing has announced its entry application in the 2015 FIA World Endurance Championship in LMP 1 with the 2015 version of the CLM P1, all mention of Lotus now removed from the team.
The team say that the car will feature a new gear box, new front and rear suspension, aerodynamic modifications and performance upgrades throughout, including significant weight reductions for 2015.
Commenting on the season ahead, ByKOLLES Director of Operations, Boris Bermes said: “We learnt a lot last year, we faced many challenges but we made very good progress against the odds however we were aware that significant improvements needed to be made for the 2015 season. The team has worked hard since the end of least season to produce, what I believe to be a highly competitive car. As always, I’m cautiously optimistic about this year but let’s see what testing brings.”
In addition to technical upgrades, the CLM P1 will feature a dramatic aesthetic overhaul featuring a striking new yellow, black and grey livery. The new colour scheme in part down to a new partnership with Austrian based sports sponsorship company YELLOWWINGS.
Dr Colin Kolles said: “Our new partnership enables companies with smaller budgets or new start-ups to become involved in the exciting world of motorsport. YELLOWINGS simple yet brilliant technology opens the doors to an area formerly the reserve of big-budget businesses and gives organisations greater accessibility to this proven brand communications platform.
“I believe that anything that brings new partners and revenue to our industry is a good thing for the sport overall.”
The new CLM P1/01 will be unveiled ahead of the official pre-season test session at Paul Ricard in March. Further driver and sponsor announcements will be made in due course.
