The Lotus is a small car, and it's a bit hard to get in and out of. It certainly is tricky if you're 6'5" such as this fellow.
The engines are high revving and the corners come fast. Peak torque is at 6,800rpm, and the engines rev to 10,000rpm. The cones you can see on the corners mark the apexes and is what the driver is aiming for. Speeds on this lap would vary from around 130mph for the straight to broader corners at 80mph and tighter ones probably get down to 50mph. It's a 1.5 mile track that's really tight and focuses on skill and corners versus straightaway speed, which makes it super fun in the Lotus. This video give a little flavour, but it doesn't do the driving experience justice.
Also, my favourite is this. The Lotus position one might call it. Looks uncomfortable, but it's not. And it's great for driving.
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