An auction of crucial team equipment has been postponed, as Marussia clings to survival less than a month before the 2015 season.<\/p>\n
Team president Graeme Lowdon had warned at the weekend that if the latest auction – featuring 2014 cars, components and race-day equipment – goes ahead on Wednesday, “it would be difficult” for Marussia to bounce back from.<\/p>\n
It is not known why the auction, organised by Marussia’s joint administrators, has been postponed, but Britain’s Sky said sources are reporting “serious discussions” with a new group of potential investors.<\/p>\n
But although the Banbury factory is believed to have been sold to Gene Haas, and key staff have defected to rival teams, Lowdon is not giving up hope.<\/p>\n
“Technically it’s possible,” he said, referring to the survival of Marussia, who are listed on the 2015 entry list as Manor.<\/p>\n
“Manor have been in motor racing for a long time.\u00a0 We’re working very, very hard – it’s not easy – (but) it’s still certainly possible for the team to get there and I think it would be good news for formula one and it would be good for our fans,” added Lowdon.<\/p>\n
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