Throughout 2011 Name-Gate has been a big focus, with both Team Lotus and Lotus Renault GP fighting to keep their name. With the battle going to court, Team Lotus were told to change their name as they do not have the rights to run with the name "Lotus" as Group Lotus did not own those rights.
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Team Lotus are changing their name to Caterham for 2012 who the team now own. This will see them drop the Team Lotus name after losing the battle in court in May, but it has been told team boss Tony Fernandes already had the Caterham name as a backup plan.
Lotus Renault Gp may also tweak their name, hopefully to Lotus Gp, but the decision has yet to be decided. They kept their name after it was found Group Lotus sponsored them who own the "Group Lotus" name. They both handed in their requests to change names on Thursday which was granted. It is as yet unknown what the new Caterham colour scheme will be, and if Lotus will keep their black and gold livery.
Also Marussia Virgin Racing are set to change their chassis name to Marussia Racing for 2012 as Virgin take a back seat in the team after just 2 years.
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Team Lotus are changing their name to Caterham for 2012 who the team now own. This will see them drop the Team Lotus name after losing the battle in court in May, but it has been told team boss Tony Fernandes already had the Caterham name as a backup plan.
Lotus Renault Gp may also tweak their name, hopefully to Lotus Gp, but the decision has yet to be decided. They kept their name after it was found Group Lotus sponsored them who own the "Group Lotus" name. They both handed in their requests to change names on Thursday which was granted. It is as yet unknown what the new Caterham colour scheme will be, and if Lotus will keep their black and gold livery.
Also Marussia Virgin Racing are set to change their chassis name to Marussia Racing for 2012 as Virgin take a back seat in the team after just 2 years.
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