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Renault answers Lotus' call with buyout

The will they or won't they buy Lotus saga is coming to an end with Renault confirming they signed a Letter of Intent to take a controlling stake in the squad. Renault confirmed before the start of the 2015 Formula 1 season that they were considering their future with their options being to either pull out of the sport entirely or buy one of the current teams on the grid and run it as a works outfit. They opted for the latter, but it has taken them months to finally confirm the deal. Lotus, meanwhile, have faced financial problems for several seasons and the buyout will come as a big relief for everyone involved as they are due to appear in the London High Court on Monday over unpaid taxes...
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