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Although both saw the benefit of the brand launched by Colin Chapman during the 1950s, neither was derived from the original Hethel-based concern.<\/p>\n<p>Gerard Lopez\u2019s GENII Capital investment company acquired the Renault F1 team in 2010 although existing contracts meant that it continued for two seasons still bearing the French car company\u2019s name.<\/p>\n<p>The Enstone-based team was re-branded as Lotus in 2012, adopting the black-and-gold colours made famous during the John Player Special-sponsored days. That Tony Fernandes\u2019 backmarkers continued to also call themselves Lotus served to confuse for a season. Lopez\u2019s team signed former World Champion Kimi R\u00e4ikk\u00f6nen for that 2012 campaign \u2013 the Finn winning in Abu Dhabi as he finished a consistent and impressive third overall.<\/p>\n<p>R\u00e4ikk\u00f6nen won the opening race of 2013 but the team was in financial trouble by now. 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