With just over a day to go for the final title-deciding race of 2010, we have managed to score an exclusive telephone interview with team principal of Lotus Racing, Tony Fernandes. Although it was a rather short interview, slightly over six minutes to be exact, we managed to ask the airline owner a number of questions including his take on the issue of using the Team Lotus name next year. Fernandes expressed his confidence in keeping the Team Lotus name and said that the acquisition of the name was legitimate. Check out the interview below and do have your say at the comments section.
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AI-generated Summary ✨
Comments mainly focus on the legitimacy and heritage of the Lotus name in F1, with many supporting Tony Fernandes’s efforts despite some criticism and skepticism. Several comments emphasize that Lotus Racing was not originally owned by Group Lotus or Proton, and that Tony acquired the brand rights legally. While supporters commend Fernandes’s passion and investment in the team, critics highlight political and commercial motivations, expressing concern over the true legacy versus the commercial use of the Lotus name. There’s a general acknowledgment of Fernandes’s achievements, but also nuanced debates about brand authenticity, heritage, and the impact on Malaysian motorsport. Overall, sentiments are a mix of support, skepticism, and factual clarifications about the complex history and ownership issues surrounding the Lotus brand.