vw in f1? Volkswagen prüft Einstieg in die Formel 1
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Mikkelsen/Abbring.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
Mikkelsen I think. There was talk about a junior team as well, no?Quote:
Originally Posted by EightGear
Earlier I would have bet on Latvala being the second driver but if Mini goes to dumpster and Sordo is available as well then who knows. Luckily for Mikkelsen/Abbring and co. there will be 3rd and maybe 4th car available as well. Either way I guess there won´t be any announcements about the rest of the line-up until after this season.Quote:
Originally Posted by Barreis
VW does not need a second established driver, they have already Ogier.Quote:
Originally Posted by noel157
second driver in team 1 will be a youngster who already prooved himself in WRC, being Abbring or Mikkelsen.
the junior team is reserved for Sepp Wiegand, getting exprience without the pressure of scoring manufacturer points
Of course they need, main goal for VW in WRC is to win manufacturers title and with either of these youngsters it wont happen very soon.Quote:
Originally Posted by alleskids
VW clearly stated they don't have the intention to fight for the title straightaway in 2013. I'm sure Ogier will be on the pace and maybe in 2014 (one of) the youngsters will have enough experience and speed so VW *can* win the manu title.
One thing is what you say, the other thing is what you want.Quote:
Originally Posted by EightGear
True, but VW knows better than all of us.Quote:
Originally Posted by Franky
Don't forget that Sainz is protege of Sordo and is in VW.