Renault have confirmed that their long-awaited takeover of the Lotus team still hasn't been completed - but expect to make an announcement next week. It has been speculated that the deal has been placed in doubt due to a dispute with F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone relating to heritage prize money payments.  "There is no last-minute hitch," countered Renault chief Cyril Abiteboul. "It's a long process and we are at the end of the process. We will make a decision at the start of next week." Ecclestone met with Renault Sport president Jerome Stoll in Abu Dhabi on Friday. The delay has meant Red Bull have been made to wait before confirming the exact details of their...
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