Volkswagen still considering WRC

Volkswagen are likely to make a decision after Dakar about their future global motorsport activities and are still considering the World Rally Championship, according to Autosport magazine.

VW Motorsport boss Kris Nissen visited a number of WRC events last year and had several meetings with the FIA about the manufacturer possibly entering the championship.

VW motorsport boss Kris Nissen stated to Autosport magazine:

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Carlos Sainz may become a leading figure of VW Motorsport’s WRC programme with Dani Sordo linked to drive the Scirocco WRC

According to Spanish website marca.com states that Carlos Sainz could be the leading figure (team principal) of the VW Motorsport WRC opperation if Volkswagen decide to commit to the 2011 World Rally Championship as is widely believed. Current Citroen factory driver Dani Sordo has been linked to a drive with the team.

The base model would be the Scirocco although the FIA have apparently turned down a request from VW to… Continue reading

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