The Volkswagen Group’s interest in entering Formula 1 with the Audi and Porsche brands is in part due to the sustainability focus within the sport as it looks to the future, according to F1's managing director of motorsports Ross Brawn. The next generation of power unit has been a central topic when it comes to attracting new manufacturers, with VW joining the engine meetings and considering involvement from Porsche, Audi or even both names. Speaking as the guest speaker opening day two of the RACER / EPARTRADE Online Race Industry Week, Brawn — who was heading straight into a meeting with the FIA — says the way F1 is looking at sustainable fuels is key to such interest....
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