Lotus targeting second

So with only six race's left in 2012 the Lotus team head to Japan next weekend on the back of a frustrating weekend. Despite a hefty points haul where Kimi finished 6th and Romain finished 7th the team had been hoping for more. Kimi said recent that he felt that the team could fall behind the like's of Ferrari, McLaren and RedBull as the season comes to a close if the team can't keep up with the development race.

Next weekend's Japanese GrandPrix will see the Enstone based team bring a heavily updated package for the event that they hope will enable Kimi and Romain to challenge for the win. So far this season the team have picked up eight podium finishes and Kimi has scored points in every race bar one and finds himself in third in the championship just 16 points behind second placed man Sebastian Vettel while Romain sits in 8th place.

Speaking to the the official Formula One website, Eric Boullier believes that to finish second the driver's championship would be a great result for the team in an ideal world. Asked about the team's line-up for 2013, he stated that it will remain pretty much the same and that with Kimi he has a two year contract with "an option' to me that says that Kimi is tied to the team for 2013 and that the team then have an option on him for 2014.

I would be delighted if Kimi can win a race this year it would cap a remarkable comeback season for the Finn. In an ideal world it would be amazing if could take the win in Japan next weekend and if not Japan in Korea the following week.

We will have to wait and see what happens. Kimi loves the Japanese GrandPrix and he performs very well there. So all Lotus have to o is give him a car that will enable him to challenge for the win or the podium. Overtaking in Suzuka is very difficult and the weather is unpredictable so a good qualifying position is crucial so fingers crossed Lotus will be able to get the most out of qualifying.