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Renault ‘not solely to blame’ for 2014 – Lopez

It is clear there is little love lost between Lotus and its former engine supplier. The Enstone team, fourth overall in 2012 and 2013, slumped to an horror eighth in the constructors' standings last year. Owner Gerard Lopez does not entirely blame Renault, but he is hopeful a much brighter future awaits with new customer Mercedes power. 'Our new Mercedes engine will make the difference,' the Luxembourger told France's Auto Hebdo, 'although Renault was not solely to blame for the disastrous 2014 season.' Indeed, Lopez does admit Lotus itself must shoulder some blame. He revealed to the publication that having shed 100 staff a year ago, Lotus has now rebuilt with 50 new signings, 'mainly in...
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