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BMW snub F1 to focus on new WEC campaign

BMW appear to have shelved any plans to enter Formula 1 by announcing a works effort to tackle the World Endurance Championship (WEC) starting in 2018. BMW will enter the LMGTE category alongside current big name manufacturers such as Aston Martin, Ferrari, Ford, and Porsche. Its entry in the world endurance championship will also mark a return to the cornerstone of the WEC, the 24 Hours of Le Mans, for the first time since 2011. BMW Motorsport Director Jens Marquardt commented, “Starting with the 2018 season, we want to further expand our activities in GT racing and compete in the FIA World Endurance Championship.' 'This obviously also includes our return to Le Mans, which we are...
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