{"id":1797,"date":"2010-12-08T02:10:12","date_gmt":"2010-12-08T10:10:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/gglotus.org\/blog\/?p=1797"},"modified":"2010-12-08T02:10:12","modified_gmt":"2010-12-08T10:10:12","slug":"group-lotus-renault-genii-lotus-renault-gp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gglotus.org\/blog\/2010\/12\/08\/group-lotus-renault-genii-lotus-renault-gp\/","title":{"rendered":"Group Lotus + Renault + Genii = Lotus Renault GP"},"content":{"rendered":"

Group Lotus plc and Genii Capital are pleased to announce a partnership which will see the Renault F1 Team renamed as \u2018Lotus Renault GP\u2019 from the start of the 2011 racing season onwards. The association heralds the return of a highly successful Formula 1\u2122 association between Lotus and Renault from the 1980s. Lotus\u2019 racing pedigree and heritage coupled with Renault\u2019s technology in Formula 1\u2122 will set the united team on a path to future success.<\/p>\n

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Group Lotus plc will acquire a major equity stake in the team from Genii Capital. The transaction represents a partnership between Group Lotus and Genii Capital and signifies the beginning of a more comprehensive strategic alliance between the two organisations.<\/p>\n

The partnership between Lotus and Genii brings the ability to quickly incorporate new technologies from F1\u2122 cars into Lotus road cars including hybrid technology, Kinetic Energy Recovery Systems (KERS), aero advancements and lightweight materials. Genii, an investment holding company with a portfolio of automotive technologies, bring non-F1\u2122 technologies such as lightweight braking systems, variable compression engine technology and on board software systems to the partnership.<\/p>\n

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Group Lotus CEO Dany Bahar<\/a> said: \u201cI can think of no better platform for automotive brand communications than motorsport and F1\u2122. We\u2019re well aware that there has been a lot of controversy around the usage of our brand in F1\u2122 and I\u2019m delighted to be able to formally clarify our position: We are Lotus, and we are back.\u201d<\/p>\n

Dato’ Sri Mohd Nadzmi Mohd Salleh<\/a>, Chairman of Proton, Lotus majority shareholder, said: “We know that Group Lotus has much to offer Formula 1\u2122 and vice versa. After careful consideration, we believe this arrangement will be fruitful, both from a commercial and marketing point of view.”<\/p>\n

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad<\/a>, Proton advisor and former Prime Minister of Malaysia, said: “This is an exciting development which delivers strategic benefits to both Group Lotus and Proton. I fully support the partnership.”<\/p>\n

Carlos Ghosn<\/a>, Chairman and CEO of Renault, commented: \u201cThis multi-partner alliance will bring a new dynamic to the team and enable it to compete with the sport\u2019s best from next season.\u201d<\/p>\n

In addition to this, Genii is also offering Proton the ability to leverage on its existing business relationships in Russia and other parts of the world, as a means to expand Proton’s global reach. Through Genii, Proton can also potentially access advanced automotive technologies by virtue of Genii\u2019s association with Mangrove, a venture capital group.<\/p>\n

Gerard Lopez<\/a>, founding partner of Genii Capital, said: \u201cFor Group Lotus, access to Formula 1\u2122 opens up new marketing opportunities and a major platform for business exchanges and development. In this regard, Genii Capital possesses shareholdings in, and direct access to, cutting edge companies in the automotive industry. Our tie-up with Group Lotus and Proton, which will enable its future road car ranges to take advantage of significant new technologies, is a natural step.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Group Lotus plc and Genii Capital are pleased to announce a partnership which will see the Renault F1 Team renamed as \u2018Lotus Renault GP\u2019 from the start of the 2011 racing season onwards. The association heralds the return of a highly successful Formula 1\u2122 association between Lotus and Renault from the 1980s. Lotus\u2019 racing pedigree … <\/p>\n

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