Audi quits Le Mans endurance racing to power up Formula E performance

Michael Holder
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Volkswagen-owned car manufacturer to shift focus to Formula E racing from 2017 as part of wider strategy to capture electric vehicle market

Car brand Audi is realigning its motorsport strategy to focus on electric vehicles, having announced its plans to quit endurance racing events to focus on the all-electric Formula E racing series. The...

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