Team Lotus boss Tony Fernandes has hit out at Group Lotus ahead of Monday's hearing, saying they have as much right to the Lotus name as he does.

莲花之队老板费尔南德斯抢在周一听证会前抨击莲花集团，称他们拥有同样的权利命名为莲花。

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Last year, Mr Fernandes' team raced as Team Lotus - a name that was not owned by Group Lotus.

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"The race team must improve and be a true showcase for our group of businesses, " Fernandes said in a team press release.

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Lotus team principal Tony Fernandes and technical director Mike Gascoyne had a meeting with Renault on Sunday morning at the British Grand Prix.

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