Audi step closer to F1?

(7-Jul-98) - Audi, who recently bought F1 engine manufacturers Cosworth,
have moved a step closer to a possible return to Formula One after
acquiring race preparation specialists TOM'S.

The TOM'S factory, designed by John Barnard for Toyota's F1 assault before
it changed it's mind, is said to be state-of-the-art.

The company claim the building will be used to base it's Le Mans programme
in, however, it would also be suitable to run a Formula One programme from,
should Audi decide to take the plunge.

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