Theissen: BMW committed to Formula One

BMW Motorsport director Mario Theissen has confirmed Formula One is the heartbeat of the company, and will continue to be so.

Mon, 16 Mar, 2009 - 11:37

BMW Motorsport director Mario Theissen has confirmed Formula One is the heartbeat of the company, and will continue to be so.

Theissen’s positive vibe comes after Toyota team principal Tadashi Yamashina revealed over the weekend the Japanese giant came close to following Honda’s lead and pulling out of F1.

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