In September 2009, reports emerged of plans for the Malaysian Government to back a Lotus named entry for the 2010 championship to promote the Malaysian car manufacturer Proton, which owns Lotus Cars.
En setembro de 2009, xurdiron informes dos plans do Goberno de Malaisia para apoiar a participación dun equipo co nome Lotus para o campionato 2010 para promocionar o fabricante malaio de automóbiles Proton, que e propietario de Lotus Cars.