VW-to-F1 rumours return as chief steps down
- Published on 27 Apr 2015 11:47
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- By: Rob Veenstra
"Nobody has told me that," the F1 supremo responded, "but if that's the case, I'll leave. I'd be happy to step down immediately. "I'm absolutely serious," the 84-year-old insisted.
But now, Ecclestone's withdrawal will no longer be an obstacle, because after an internal power struggle at the German car-making giant, Piech has stepped down. "The mutual trust that is needed for successful cooperation no longer exists," Volkswagen's supervisory board said in a statement.
Interestingly, Ecclestone made the comments in Bahrain to his long-time colleague and friend Eddie Jordan, now a broadcaster for British television BBC. It is believed Martin Winterkorn could now succeed Piech as VW chairman.
Earlier, Jordan said Winterkorn "has always believed that F1 is a great platform for the group's brands. I am told he privately believes VAG (Volkswagen AG) should be a part of F1." (GMM)
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