The Talent Factory
THE TALENT Volkswagen in Formula 3 FACTORY. 1979 – 2018 Foreword 2|3 Dear Media Representative, A successful era is drawing to a close. After four decades, Volkswagen Motorsport is bidding farewell to Formula 3 – one of the most important and iconic junior classes in inter national motorsport, and one that is virtually indispensable for the stars of tomorrow. Volkswagen has always been aware of the importance of However, we will continue to show great commitment to promoting talented youngsters in motorsport. As such, it has promoting youngsters in motorsport in the future: at the consistently been involved in Formula 3 – and with great racetracks of this world, we have implemented a successful success: between 1979 and 1991, and since returning as an customer sport programme with the Golf GTI TCR since 2016. engine supplier in 2007, Volkswagen has won over 75 natio The TCR series offer talented young drivers an affordable nal and international titles in Formula 3 championships route into professional motorsport. From 2019, we will also around the world. Legends like Michael Schumacher, Bernd offer a car for customer use in the WRC 2 class on the rally Schneider and Tom Kristensen have all claimed titles as scene, in the form of the new Polo R5 GTI. Both concepts are Formula 3 drivers “powered by Volkswagen” and have gone all about motorsport with productionbased cars – a strategy on to enjoy hugely successful careers in Formula 1, DTM and that Volkswagen is consciously pursuing, and one which in famous endurance races, such as the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
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