No F1 for VW Says Motorsports Boss
Barely two weeks on the job, Volkswagen‘s new motorsport director Jost Capito, has already ruled out Formula 1 at least for the foreseeable future.
The former SVT director for Ford has wasted no time reaffirming the German automaker’s motorsports goals lie in WRC and nothing else. Three years ago, Volkswagen had revealed that it would evaluate a possible entry into Formula 1 after 2014, when the sport’s engine rules will change. But Capito has gone on the record to say that a future presence in grand prix isn’t even under consideration: “Definitely not. At the moment we don’t even think about it because we’re thinking WRC,” said Capito in an interview with Autosport.
Currently VW has a pair of S2000-spec Skodas participating in WRC, gaining valuable data and experience for its full-time campaign with a WRC car next season.
[Source: Autosport]
Jason Siu began his career in automotive journalism in 2003 with Modified Magazine, a property previously held by VerticalScope. As the West Coast Editor, he played a pivotal role while also extending his expertise to Modified Luxury & Exotics and Modified Mustangs. Beyond his editorial work, Jason authored two notable Cartech books. His tenure at AutoGuide.com saw him immersed in the daily news cycle, yet his passion for hands-on evaluation led him to focus on testing and product reviews, offering well-rounded recommendations to AutoGuide readers. Currently, as the Content Director for VerticalScope, Jason spearheads the content strategy for an array of online publications, a role that has him at the helm of ensuring quality and consistency across the board.
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