The Lotus Story Part 1 - The Creation of the Chapman Legend (2012)

The Creation of the Chapman Legend

• Documentary
• History

The Lotus Story Volume One takes viewers from the birth of the company to the rise to Grand Prix racing in the late fifties. The programme features nostalgic archive footage, interviews with Chapman’s friends and family, and drivers such as Hill, Clark, Ireland and Allison plus a look at the early careers of Keith Duckworth and Mike Costin of Cosworth. A rare interview with Chapman’s wife Hazel illustrates her immense contribution and sheds light on a man whose genius covered over three decades of GP success.

Release date

February 23, 2012

Runtime

51m

Language

English

Status

Released