The Spa-Francorchamps circuit in Belgium are preparing to object to Nissan's use of and trademark application against the 'Eau Rouge' name. The Japanese car manufacturer, which owns Red Bull title sponsor Infiniti, has filed a trademark request against the name after launching a Sebastian Vettel designed version of the Infiniti Q50 called the Q50 Eau Rouge. Whilst the car is only a concept and as yet no decision has been made as to whether it will be launched as a production model next year, Nissan are keen to secure the name should they decide to. Pierre-Alain Thibaut, director of the Spa-Francorchamps circuit, isn't happy and says the circuit will object to the claim. "It's like they...
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