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Renault was 'very close' to F1 pull-out - Prost

Alain Prost has revealed that Renault was 'very, very close' to a Formula 1 pull-out last month, before CEO Carlos Ghosn could finally be convinced about the benefits of staying in the sport. Renault has been evaluating its grand prix plans for several months now but, despite having been pushing for a deal to takeover Lotus, the talks dragged on until the end of the season. Mounting concerns about the budget requirements, and dissatisfaction about commercial rights terms on offer from Bernie Ecclestone, meant there even was a short period when it appeared a deal would not get the go ahead. Prost, who has close links with Renault and has been heavily involved in discussions about its F1...
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