F1: Fernandes Not Giving Up Fight For Lotus Name - SPEEDtv.com

Team Lotus boss Tony Fernandes has reiterated that he's not giving up in the fight to retain the use of the Lotus name.

The argument between Team Lotus and Group Lotus will reach the UK courts next week with what is called a 'summary judgement' – a sort of shortcut designed to avoid a lengthy legal process.

Speaking on Twitter (via @tonyfernandes) on Thursday, the Malaysian entrepreneur likened the situation to Ron Dennis taking over the McLaren team in 1980.

In a series of Tweets, Fernandes wrote: "Let's get a few things straight. U set up a separate company from car company to protect car company from racing up and downs. Company goes into liquidation. Bought by david hunt. 16 years no racing. Team bought from david hunt by nasa, din and tony. We are no different from ron dennis at mcclaren. End of story.

"Ron Dennis didn't start mclaren, bruce mclaren did. Proton and dany bahar didn't start group lotus. Colin Chapman did. What's the difference. Proton own group lotus and din, me and nasa own team lotus.

"And Lotus Renault is a renault end of story. mcLaren is mclaren is not vodafone and mercedes is mercedes not petronas mercedes or a petronas car. End of story.

"And can someone tell me who owns renault and genii. So many different names.

"Not much said about david hunt. All I can say he is the most honorable man in all of this. Moody at times but his love for lotus brand is immense.

"More to come on my feeling and the truth on this lotus saga. The good always win..."

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