Audi: Entering the Formula One?

Several German sources are reporting that Audi might move out of the DTM in order to start an even bigger engagement in motorsports: the entry into the Formula One!
Center of this speculation is the "Red Bull" team of Dietrich Mateschitz. "Red Bull" and VW are already working together for rallye cars, like the VW Touareg Race car. But it's also rumored that VW could pull the plug in favor of supporting Audi in the Formula One.
Until 2008 "Red Bull" is using Ferrari engines, but 2008 could be a chance for Audi to deliver the engines for the "Red Bull" racing team. The rumors recognize this as a first step towards an own Audi Formula One team.
It's said that the former Formula One driver Gerhard Berger is the mastermind behind this plan and he is said to lead the new team. Gerhard Berger has close connections to Mr. Pischetsrieder from Volkswagen and Mr. Mateschitz from Red Bull.

These rumors are not new for Volkswagen and Audi, but in the past, they have been denied strongly. Let's see this time!

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