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Volkswagen set to green-light Audi, Porsche F1 programmes

The rumors of Audi and Porsche's entry into F1 have been simmering for months, but parent company Volkswagen is now reportedly ready to green-light its brands programmes. A report from website Business Insider contends that the Volkswagen Group will rubber-stamp Audi and Porsche's F1 endeavors at a high-level meeting next week in Germany. However, the two manufacturers will join motorsport's elite by following different approaches. Audi has set its sights on acquiring the McLaren F1 team for a rumored 500 million while Porsche will partner with Red Bull as an engine manufacturer. Formula 1's push for sustainability, in a bid to boost its relevance as the automotive industry undergoes a...
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