Driving Lessons: Simplify, Then Add Lightness

Take complex information and make it simple.

Lotus founder Colin Chapman’s famous approach to building cars was, “Simplify, then add lightness.” His Formula One cars were some of the most successful and innovative, in part due to this philosophy. It’s also one of the reasons I’ve always liked Lotus. I like the efficiency of them.

Some drivers like big horsepower, even if that comes with extra weigh…