Volkswagen to discuss F1 foray in November - Stuck

Hans-Joachim Stuck (GER), Truck Race Team Allg?uer, MAN- ADAC Truck Grand Prix, FIA European Truck Racing Championship, 26.07.2009 N?rburg, Germany / Copyright: Schaber / xpb

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.

Source: GMM

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SebXX

that would be a ridiculous move, as is F1 races should stop. Or should move to 100% electric... Spending so much money for this as it is, is crazy. Keep your $$ for development

October 19, 2010 12:53 pm

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bbrs

Well, F1 is a sort of development. Many new automotive technologies came from Formula 1...

October 19, 2010 3:35 pm

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sideskraper

SebXX, you're an idiot. It's as simple as that. Relative to the expense of participation or sponsorship, F1 provides far greater exposure and returns on investment than other major sports. If you don't like it, nobody forces you to follow it.

October 19, 2010 5:11 pm

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Deuce_Coop

Congratulations! You've joined the long list of people on the internet whose opinion I don't value at all.

October 19, 2010 5:28 pm

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carbonblack

Leave SebXX alone...opinion is like an ASSHOLE, everybody's got one and SebXX is entitled to one as well.

October 19, 2010 8:54 pm

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sw1000

Wouldn't a Golf Chassis be too heavy for F1 ;o)))))) I can see them taking it over an every F1 car being based on a dull VW design

October 20, 2010 4:11 am

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GTurbo

I'm surprised it's taken VW this long to even consider it! All that rallying pedigree over the years and all that cheese!

October 20, 2010 7:31 am

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ahargra

Just please No Nascar!!

October 20, 2010 8:03 am

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mb74

Not much significant tech coming out of F1 for some time now, generally. When they clamped down on budgets and driver aides, all the good ideas stopped. Bring back the big $$$ and watch the exciting developments flow again.

October 21, 2010 8:04 am

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