Meanwhile,German carmaker Volkswagen did not want to comment yesterday on a report saying it is set for a Formula One engagement by taking over the Red Bull team.
"please understand that we will not be joining the speculation",a spokesman said.
Citing its pundit Eddie Jordan,a former F1driver and team owner,the BBC reported that VW was close to a deal from 2018 onwards,which "would see VW buy the team and build its own engine,while Red Bull continues as a major sponser".
The report said it was not clear which of VW's Brands would be involved but that Audi was favoured.