Soon after the Malaysian-backed team received an entry in the 2010 Formula One Championship, the then-appointed team principal Tony Fernandes insisted that his role within Lotus F1 Team would not be permanent because of his lack of experience (as well as the fact that he had an own business to run, namly AirAsia airline company).
A few weeks after that, he told the media that he reconsidered his position and agreed to keep his responsibilities with the outfit, but hinted that the management team would be strengthened prior to the start of the 2010 season. Consequently, the team today released a statement in which it confirms the appointments of S M Nasarudin and Kamarudin Meranun as new Deputy Team Principals of Lotus F1.
“Our goals and objectives are clear but, as mentioned earlier, there is still a huge task at hand. We have 19 races to go through and, with the three of us assisting each other in our roles, we believe that the management has all the necessary resources to bring the team to the forefront,” said Fernandes, according to the press release.
“We are realistic of our goals and by no means will it be easy from this point onwards, but the belief is there. We will consistently bring with us a professional and confident set up to each of the races for this season. As team owners, and in our Deputy Principal’s roles, it further reflects our continued belief and commitment to this team,” added Nasarudin.
“One may have the money, but not necessarily the opportunity to invest in an exciting and challenging venture, especially with a team of dedicated and highly committed people – to sum it up, this is unity in diversity at its best, under a legendary name, Lotus Racing. We still have a long road ahead and who knows what the future holds, but we are underway and we just have do the best we can,” concluded Meranun.
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