Lotus has signed a multi-year agreement with motorsport apparel and footwear company Alpinestars. The deal will see the Italian company provide team members plus drivers Kimi Räikkönen and Romain Grosjean with a range of racing products.

"Alpinestars is an internationally recognised and respected brand so it's fantastic to agree a partnership," said Lotus Team Principal Eric Boullier. "The support and proactive approach that Alpinestars brings will benefit the team in many ways."

Lotus will launch its new car, the E21, at its Enstone factory on Monday 28 January.