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F1: Eric Boullier confirms F1 talks with Group Lotus

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Khatir Soltani
Adapted from GMM

Renault team boss Eric Boullier has confirmed talks with the Proton owned sports car maker Group Lotus.

Auto123.com reported the details of that news on Friday.

But rumours persist that Renault SA could step further away from F1 and remain on the grid only as an engine supplier to the Enstone based team as well as Red Bull and Lotus Racing or 1Malaysia Racing Team.

When asked about the Group Lotus rumours, Eric Boullier told Auto Hebdo in Brazil: "Today, there are discussions, but we also have these with other sponsors and other companies."

Renault SA chief Carlos Ghosn is expected at Interlagos on Sunday but no formal announcements are scheduled.

Eric Boullier commented further about the apparently complicated situation.

"At the moment there are a lot of distorted rumours, but it is true there have been discussions about a possible collaboration," said the Frenchman.


Khatir Soltani
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