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[spankyham]

F1 : Hans-Joachim Stuck - Volkswagen to discuss Formula 1 foray in November
Source - GMM
Tuesday, 19 October 2010 11:00

Volkswagen will discuss the possibility of entering Formula One during a meeting in November.

That is the claim of Hans-Joachim Stuck, the former Grand Prix driver who is now a motor sport representative for the German auto giant.

Reports recently have suggested that Porsche, or another VW subsidiary Audi, could enter Formula One when the engine regulations change in 2013.

According to Financial Times Deutschland, Stuck would not comment on the speculation beyond saying a meeting is scheduled for early November "in which the (company's) strategy will be discussed".

Also reportedly based on Stuck's comments, the report said Volkswagen's participation in the American NASCAR series is more likely.


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[Fred_C_Dobbs]

F1 not suitable for Porsche

Müller blames, #1, the focus on the WDC, not the WCC, and, #2, the transient nature of F1's rules.

[acosmichippo]

So is this myth busted? any more scuttlebutt?

I know this doesn't make much sense from a business standpoint, but personally, *I* would rather see Porsche make a big return to LMP1, and let Audi take a crack at F1. Porsche has tons of history in LMP1. Audi has been kicking butt for a while there too, but... not really the same for some reason.

[What's Burning?]

So is this myth busted? any more scuttlebutt?

I know this doesn't make much sense from a business standpoint, but personally, *I* would rather see Porsche make a big return to LMP1, and let Audi take a crack at F1. Porsche has tons of history in LMP1. Audi has been kicking butt for a while there too, but... not really the same for some reason.

You never know. The expectation however is that if VAG comes in in any capacity it won't be purely to slap a logo on a car a la Infinity with RBR.

[Fred_C_Dobbs]

Audi says "Nein!" to F1
ESPNF1 Staff
May 24, 2011

Audi motor racing chief Wolfgang Ullrich has reinforced the Volkswagen Group marque's decision to stay away from Formula One.

As a debate rages about F1's 2013 rules, it had been hoped that the turbo 4-cylinder formula would entice new manufacturers - like VW - onto the grid. But Ullrich told Car Magazine that Le Mans-style endurance racing is the better bet for Audi.

"There's a very good reason why we are not in F1," he said. "There's no relevance to the road. At Le Mans, one of our cars will cover 325 miles more than an F1 car will cover in an entire season, our average speed including pitstops will be 20mph higher than an F1 car and we will use 42% less fuel.

"You cannot argue with those figures."

[What's Burning?]

Hmmm let's see, no clean regulation changes, no new relevant engines, astronomical start up costs, and a dominant Red Bull team that Ferrari, McLaren and Mercedes are at a loss to make a dent in. That's a tough sell.

[sennasational]

Audi says "Nein!" to F1
ESPNF1 Staff
May 24, 2011

Audi motor racing chief Wolfgang Ullrich has reinforced the Volkswagen Group marque's decision to stay away from Formula One.

As a debate rages about F1's 2013 rules, it had been hoped that the turbo 4-cylinder formula would entice new manufacturers - like VW - onto the grid. But Ullrich told Car Magazine that Le Mans-style endurance racing is the better bet for Audi.

"There's a very good reason why we are not in F1," he said. "There's no relevance to the road. At Le Mans, one of our cars will cover 325 miles more than an F1 car will cover in an entire season, our average speed including pitstops will be 20mph higher than an F1 car and we will use 42% less fuel.

"You cannot argue with those figures."

His reasoning is painfully German.

[acosmichippo]

Then again, that doesn't rule-out Porsche.

[darwin dali]

Audi says "Nein!" to F1
ESPNF1 Staff
May 24, 2011

Audi motor racing chief Wolfgang Ullrich has reinforced the Volkswagen Group marque's decision to stay away from Formula One.

As a debate rages about F1's 2013 rules, it had been hoped that the turbo 4-cylinder formula would entice new manufacturers - like VW - onto the grid. But Ullrich told Car Magazine that Le Mans-style endurance racing is the better bet for Audi.

"There's a very good reason why we are not in F1," he said. "There's no relevance to the road. At Le Mans, one of our cars will cover 325 miles more than an F1 car will cover in an entire season, our average speed including pitstops will be 20mph higher than an F1 car and we will use 42% less fuel.

"You cannot argue with those figures."

His reasoning is painfully German.

Care to elaborate?

[darwin dali]

Ok - does this mean we can scrap the 4 pot engine now?

[Forti_Corse]

each country should run 2 manufacturers as teams

germany= mercedes, BMW
england= Aston Martin, Jaguar
italy= Ferrari, Lamborghini
france= Renault, Peugeot
Japan= Honda, Toyota
USA= Ford, Chevrolet
Greece= Yeiamoto, Malaka

[vlad]