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Lotus keep Mercedes as a 'backup plan'

Lotus F1 have claimed they are keeping their current Mercedes customer engine supplier as a backup plan, if the anticipated Renault take-over deal does not pan out for the financially struggling, Lotus F1.   CEO Matthew Carter remains confident that the Renault take-over is likely to happen, with Renault staff now believed to have started working at the Lotus factory in Enstone which is likely to boost the team with confidence. However, a number of complications loom on the horizon, and if the anticipated take-over does not go to plan, Lotus have World Championship winning engine, Mercedes to back them up in extreme cases. CEO, Carter reveals he is confident the deal is somewhat done,...
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