BMW stake in WilliamsF1?

By Andrew Hooper
May 30 2004

   
BMW stake in WilliamsF1?
 
Since BMW's partnership with the WilliamsF1 team commenced there has been discussions regarding the possibility of BMW becoming a part owner of the WilliamsF1 team.

Now team boss Frank Williams has admitted that he was keen on having BMW buy a stake in the WilliamsF1 Formula One team.

When he was questioned on this subject at this weekends European Grand Prix Frank said: "I've been asked this before and the truthful answer is yes, because it would provide long-term stability to the company."

As for how BMW views such as move BMW Motorsport Director Dr Mario Theissen said: "We first look at how it works next door." This comment was making reference to Mercedes Benz's involvement with the McLaren team.
 
 
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