Lotus F1

French automotive manufacturer Renault has today (Friday) said an announcement regarding its long-mooted takeover of Formula One team Lotus is expected to be made next week, as Red Bull Racing confirmed it has an engine deal in place that will allow it to compete in the motor racing championship next season.

French automotive manufacturer Renault is set to return to full-works status in the Formula One motor racing championship after announcing it intends to acquire a controlling stake in the financially embattled Lotus team.

Matthew Carter, chief executive of the Lotus Formula One team, has played down fears that a winding-up petition could pose a threat to the future of the motor-racing outfit.

Formula One chief executive Bernie Ecclestone has offered advance revenue payments to Sauber, Force India and Lotus to aid cash flow problems at the motor racing teams ahead of the start of the 2015 season next week.

Formula One team Lotus has seen its losses widen for the year ending December 31, 2013, but has announced it is in talks with several parties over a “long term” title sponsorship deal.

Formula One motor racing team Lotus has confirmed an extension of its chassis-engine partnership with French automotive group Renault.

The Yota Devices has acquired a minority stake in Lotus as part of an agreement that will guarantee the smartphone manufacturer branding exposure on the Formula One team’s cars.

Formula One team Lotus has confirmed that talks have ended with potential investor Quantum Motorsport, but chairman Gerard Lopez has maintained the motor racing outfit’s financial future is secure.

Patrick Louis has stepped down as chief executive of Lotus as part of a senior management reshuffle at the leading Formula One motor racing team, according to the Autosport website.

Genii Capital, owner of Formula One's Lotus F1 Team, has sold a 35% stake to investment consortium Infinity Racing.