Eric Boullier reveals either Nico Hulkenberg or Pastor Maldonado will join Lotus

Team Principal also confirms Romain Grosjean will be retained

By William Esler and Pete Gill

Saturday 26 October 2013 09:35, UK

The battle to replace Kimi Raikkonen appears to be a straight fight between Nico Hulkenberg and Pastor Maldonado after Eric Boullier confirmed to Sky Sports News the team have opened discussions with the South American.

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