While Group Lotus is seeking summary judgment against Team Lotus/Lotus Racing, it turns out that this may be just one of the problems that Group Lotus is facing - the black and gold livery of Lotus Renault may contravene the anti-tobacco advertising legislation.

http://www.planetf1.com/editorial/6678650/Kramer-Versus-Kramer-Again

I think the situation is really so messy that it will confuse the average F1 fan.

Group Lotus is a sponsor only of the Renault car (Renault engine and chassis).

Meanwhile, Team Lotus/Lotus racing is a constructor (chassis only) using an engine provided by Renault in 2011. They ditched the Cosworth engine they used in 2010. So there could be 2 teams called "Lotus Renault".

The whole situation is a dog's breakfast IMO


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