Lotus have said they will put driver decisions on hold while they sort out the Formula One team’s finances for next season.

Team principal Eric Boullier told the autosport.com website that finalising a deal with new investors was more of a priority than hiring a replacement for 2007 world champion Kimi Raikkonen.

“I want to close this (deal), because it is important for the team. It will give it the financial stability for more than click here for more