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VW Group considering F1 entry

The Volkswagen Group, the world's second biggest car maker, is conducting a feasibility study into a potential Formula 1 entry. Sources say the review is being conducted by ex-Ferrari team principal Stefano Domenicali, who was hired by VW's Audi brand earlier this year. Its interest is being piqued by the global marketing success achieved by rivals and new F1 champions Mercedes. But any entry would depend on management changes at VW or F1. Ferdinand Piech, the head of the supervisory board of the VW Group, and F1 commercial boss Bernie Ecclestone have long had a difficult relationship. At least one of them would need to leave their current position before a VW Group brand could enter F1....
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