By GMM
Other European car manufacturers are considering joining the action on the formula one grid, according to BMW-Sauber boss Mario Theissen.
The German said he understands Audi, Volkswagen and Porsche are interested in the sport's current direction; like BMW's trajectory of success with a reasonable budget, and road-relevant new technologies like KERS.
Theissen also said some Asian manufacturers could follow suit.
"If the introduction of KERS is successful next year, as I expect it to be, it will be the best case I have seen in 10 years in formula one of a synergy with road cars," he told The Times.
"Already my colleagues in the road car research and development department are knocking on our door," Theissen added.
Other European car manufacturers are considering joining the action on the formula one grid, according to BMW-Sauber boss Mario Theissen.
The German said he understands Audi, Volkswagen and Porsche are interested in the sport's current direction; like BMW's trajectory of success with a reasonable budget, and road-relevant new technologies like KERS.
Theissen also said some Asian manufacturers could follow suit.
"If the introduction of KERS is successful next year, as I expect it to be, it will be the best case I have seen in 10 years in formula one of a synergy with road cars," he told The Times.
"Already my colleagues in the road car research and development department are knocking on our door," Theissen added.