World Rally Championship's leading manufacturer Volkswagen will cease its involvement in the category at the end of the 2016 season. The announcement brings a conclusion to VW's ultra-successful WRC programme, with the marque capturing four successive manufacturers' titles and four drivers' titles – all courtesy of Sebastien Ogier – since its full-time entry in 2013. Arriving three days on after VW clinched its 43rd WRC victory and its fourth title at Rally Wales, the news follows on from fellow Volkswagen Group manufacturer Audi's recent exit from the World Endurance Championship. Both developments are believed to be intrinsically tied with the losses VW Group suffered from its...
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