Recently, Frank Van Meel, CEO of BMW M Division, said in an interview with foreign media: "Although the F1 race is becoming more and more popular, we are not interested in returning to the F1 race. No ambition". In fact, 13 years have passed since the BMW Sauber team withdrew from the F1 race in 2009.
Also Frank Van Meel gave his own explanation, saying: "F1 is still discussing electrification regulations. So for us it's very clear, let's get into electrification faster. But for now, F1 seems to be in line with BMW." Views on sustainable development are not consistent.”
At the same time, BMW will devote more energy to motorsport in the 24 Hours of Le Mans endurance race LMDh category, which provides a racing environment. A great opportunity to test BMW M brand road technology.
Prior to this, Herbert Diess, Chairman of the Board of Management of Volkswagen Group, confirmed the news about Volkswagen during an online meeting There are rumors that Audi and Porsche, the two major brands of the group, will join the F1 (Formula One World Championship). He said: "Audi and Porsche have confirmed their participation in the F1 competition."
Editor: Qin Qingbao