Team Lotus’ hopes of winning its F1 naming dispute have taken a blow, with the defection of a major ally.<\/p>\n
With the Group Lotus court battle set to resume in London on Monday, it emerged that David Hunt – who sold the ‘Team Lotus’ name to Tony Fernandes and his partners – is preparing to sue the Malaysian millionaire.<\/p>\n
The Telegraph said their dispute surrounds Hunt, brother of the late F1 driver James Hunt, alleging that Fernandes has not yet paid him for the name.<\/p>\n
The report said Hunt is “refusing to assist Team Lotus in court”, and sees “potentially some serious holes” in Fernandes’ case.<\/p>\n
Referring to the allegedly broken agreement with Fernandes, Hunt said: “He’s apparently changed his mind at the eleventh hour … and he’s trying to renegotiate by offering new terms which are, frankly, ludicrous.”<\/p>\n
Team Lotus did not immediately comment.<\/p>\n
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