Marussia auction halted as possible investor emerges


Marussia Formula One driver Max Chilton of Britain takes a corner during the Malaysian F1 Grand Prix at Sepang International Circuit outside Kuala Lumpur, March 30, 2014. REUTERS/Samsul Said

LONDON (Reuters) - Hopes of reviving the failed Marussia Formula One team grew on Monday after an auction of their cars and equipment was postponed to allow talks with a potential new investor.

The 2014 cars, spares and race equipment had been due to go on sale on Wednesday but administrators FRP Advisory said it had been "halted to allow for discussions to continue with a third party.

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