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6 Aug 2000, 11:49 (Ref:28684)
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There are rumours that aconsortium involving Mike Earle (Onyx) are looking at buying out the Prost team, and entering under the name of Team Lotus. The team would likely be moved to a base in the UK. got the story from Daily F1.
Obviously it remains to be seen how much it is just rumour, and I know it can never be Lotus as it was, but Team Lotus back in F1. |
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6 Aug 2000, 12:17 (Ref:28699)
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It wouldn't have the same appeal, though. It wouldn't be the real Lotus - it would be the Lotus name on another team.
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6 Aug 2000, 12:24 (Ref:28703)
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Yes, I know. I've been trying to get my head round it, and it wouldn't be Lotus as I remember it.
Aaah well. |
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6 Aug 2000, 14:23 (Ref:28711)
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How can that be ? Aren't the owners of the brand ruling the bussiness ?
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7 Aug 2000, 03:15 (Ref:28868)
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Well.....but I guess that it would bring back some of the nostalgia.....even if it's just the name.
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7 Aug 2000, 10:02 (Ref:28907)
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As I understand it, Lotus Cars is owned by Proton. Team Lotus is owned by David Hunt.
therfore the F1 team can be reconstituted without the influence of Proton. 
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7 Aug 2000, 10:23 (Ref:28910)
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Bang on Peter. The Lotus racing name is owned by Mr Hunt alright. The question is what engine a "New" Lotus team would use. Proton entering F1 certainly wouldnt send any shivers around the paddock. there is'nt a lot of other options open. I'm not sure I'd like to see Lotus back like this. I was a Lotus fan since the mid sixtes and I'd rather have memories of those times than a re-entered Lotus team to boost David Hunts ego.It seems Alain Prost is desperate to offload his team. No let Lotus Rest in Peace please
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7 Aug 2000, 13:18 (Ref:28929)
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I agree. Similar thoughts about "Jaguar" which is simply Ford with a not-very-fancy dress.
Jaguar in Ford clothes is like Sylvester Stallone in a Champ Car. Let's not do this to Lotus. |
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7 Aug 2000, 14:35 (Ref:28954)
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The consortium which is rumour to be buying Prost is actually led by David Hunt (brother of James). This means he would be using the Team Lotus name.#
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