Tony Fernandes rejects an offer from Proton to settle to the Lotus naming rights argument out of court read more »

The next development in the argument over the ‘Lotus’ name continues on Monday, with Tony Fernandes’ Team Lotus set to face the Proton-owned Group Lotus car company in... read more »

Team Lotus boss Tony Fernandes has hit out at Proton and Group Lotus in the on-going row over the use of the Lotus name. read more »

British based sportscar company Lotus, owned by Malaysian carmaker Proton, has joined Renault as title sponsor and significant stakeholder. This means that the team will now be... read more »

Birmingham’s NEC was the venue as the newly-branded Lotus Renault GP outfit unveiled the final version of its 2011 livery at the Autosport Show on Thursday. The John Player... read more »

Jarno Trulli has branded the situation surrounding two Formula 1 teams possessing the name 'Lotus' as 'embarrassing' ahead of the 2011 season, with the... read more »

Renault is the third team to announce the launch date for its 2011 car, the R31. Now known as Lotus Renault GP following a buy-in from the Proton-owned Group Lotus sports car... read more »

Two names synonymous with the original Lotus F1 project have lent their backing to the new alliance between Renault and the Proton-owned Group Lotus. read more »

The family of Lotus founder Colin Chapman has entered the battle between Tony Fernandes and Proton-owned Group Lotus over the use of the use of the name Lotus, taking sides... read more »

Group Lotus CEO Dany Bahar has claimed that it would not have been ‘realistic’ to move into a partnership with Tony Fernandes’ Lotus Racing due to the high funds it... read more »

Group Lotus has already confirmed that it has purchased a 25 percent stake in the Renault F1 Team ahead of 2011 although the Proton-owned, Norfolk-based sports car company is... read more »

Embroiled in a naming rights row with Tony Fernandes' outfit, Proton-owned Lotus Group, which has bought into the Renault F1 team, is considering producing its own engines. read more »

Group Lotus owner Proton insists it 'had' to link up with a front-running team like Renault if it was to enhance its image. read more »

We like the idea of Tony Fernandes' Team Lotus outfit, what with him having bought the name from David Hunt, brother of 1976 world champion James.Then again, we like the... read more »

Former Team Lotus rights owner David Hunt has criticised Group Lotus and Proton for confusing the public and has said the announcement this week that the Renault F1... read more »

The fusion of Genii Capital and Proton at what was Renault F1 looks set to secure Vitaly Petrov a stay-of-execution at Enstone in 2011 - provided the Russian is willing to... read more »

The decision of Group Lotus to switch allegiance to the RenaultF1 team from Tony Fernandes' Team Lotus outfit risks bringing the sport into disrepute and damaging the... read more »

Proton has said its 'fully supports' the decision of Group Lotus to enter the FIA Formula One World Championship in 2011 as was announced on Wednesday, even though... read more »

Proton says it is fully behind Group Lotus' decision to move into F1 after announcement of Renault deal read more »

Renault Formula 1 team will be renamed Lotus Renault GP from next season under a partnership with the Malaysian company Proton, which owns Lotus Cars. read more »

Group Lotus's plans to buy into the Renault team have received the support of Malaysian car maker Proton. read more »

Proton's managing director has confirmed that the company is "close" to purchasing the remaining 25 percent of Renault not owned by Genii Capital... read more »

Mike Gascoyne is optimistic that Lotus Racing's future looks strong, despite the ongoing row with Proton and Group Lotus. read more »

Following weeks of speculation and rumours, it appears that Malaysian car maker Proton is now on the verge of buying the remaining 25 per cent stake in Renault F1 in 2011. read more »

Malaysian car manufacturer Proton – owner of Norfolk-based sports car company Group Lotus – has confirmed its interest in the Renault F1 team ahead of the 2011 season, with... read more »