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Lotus in surprise E22 reveal just hours after Eric Boullier's departure announced

Enstone team show off car - and dramatic two-pronged nose - within moments of McLaren MP4-29 launch

By James Galloway

Friday 24 January 2014 15:46, UK

Image: Introducing the Lotus E22

Lotus have unexpectedly released the first images of their new E22 car for the 2014 season - and a very different interpretation of F1's revised nose regulations.

Meanwhile, in a further apparent illustration of the team's feelings towards McLaren and additional giveaway as to Boullier's Woking-bound destination, Lotus tweeted:

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