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Former Grand Prix driver Jean Alesi and James Rossiter recently completed a 2-day test of Lotus F1-inspired customer race car, the Type 125, at the Vallelunga track in Italy. Said Alesi: I enjoyed my first outing in the car. Its great to be involved at such a crucial stage in the cars development. I really feel like I can help to make this car as fun to drive as possible. Rossiter, the Lotus factory driver, added: The Type 125 is unique, its intense, its extreme and its very raw. I can honestly say that I think its the closest a normal person can get to driving an F1 car. Next week. On January 25 and 26, the Type 125 will test at Yas Marina Circuit, Abu Dhabis F1 track, where Alesi and Rossiter will be joined by a very special yet-to-be-announced test driver before 15 potential buyers get their chance behind the wheel. For the record: The Lotus 125 is an exclusive ultra high performance F1-inspired race car, complete with a 640-bhp Cosworth 3. 5-liter V-8 thats linked to a 6-speed semi automatic gearbox with paddle shifters. Unlike a modern F1 car, an army of technicians and mechanics isnt required to start the engine and keep it running. Buyers of the Type 125 will be able to choose from a range of liveries.