Volkswagen Rules Out Formula 1 Entry Stating The Series Is Too Unstable

The VW Group will not enter Formula 1 while the ownership of the sport and the technical regulations remain in turmoil, according to the group's motorsport boss, Wolfgang Dürheimer.

"Formula 1 is not on our agenda right now," said Dürheimer. "The situation is not predictable enough to make the kind of investment required.

"On the regulations front, there are a lot of rumours around the engine side and the supporting technology side. Before you commit the kind of money needed you must see five years of rules stability - there can't be the possibility of rules changes, of more or less engine cylinders coming in, or the hybrid system changing away from technology you are developing on road cars.
 

PUGPROUD - 2/24/2016 4:04:06 PM

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Translation: "F1 series is too unstable" translates to "We were never going to enter F1 because it is too freaking expensive and we are bleeding cash due to the law suits. We only told you we might to distract you from our lawsuits. Next week we will announce we are thinking about starting a Passat low rider drift team to give you something else to think about other than our law suits. Ta ta."

MDarringer - 2/24/2016 8:05:44 PM

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VW is the LAST manufacturer that should be in F1. No connection to real VWs.