Ayrton Senna and Nigel Mansell are among the drivers who have previously raced Renault-powered Lotus cars in Formula 1.

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He convinced the board of Lotus Cars owner Proton to back his ambitious plans, which also include the launching of five new road-car models.

BBC: Date set for full trial in Lotus F1 naming row

Lotus Racing team principal Tony Fernandes agreed a deal to use the Lotus name in F1 this year with the owner of Lotus Cars, the Proton car company.

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