Marussia's chances of a Formula 1 return this season have been dealt a severe blow after Force India rejected their request to use last year's car.
The team hope to race again under a new name after ceasing trading in October and missing 2014's last three races.
But, with the new season starting in Australia next month, they do not have time to build a new car.
The request to use their old car required unanimous agreement from rival teams but Force India voted against.
Force India declined to provide reasons for rejecting the request, while Marussia were unavailable for comment.
Marussia needed unanimous agreement from the other teams as their request amounted to a rule change - and the cut-off point for those was the end of June last year.
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