http://www.planetf1.com/story/0,18954,3213_3445018,00.html
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Sex scandal drives Porsche away
Saturday 19th April 2008
Max Mosley's sex scandal looks to have far-reaching consequences for F1 with Porsche revealing they will steer clear of the sport as a result.
Mosley has been heavily criticised in recent weeks after the News of the World newspaper published a story and video of the FIA President involved in a five-hour orgy with prostitutes.
Calls for the 67-year-old to step down have resulted in the FIA calling a Extraordinary General Assembly for June 3rd during which a vote of confidence will be taken.
However, even if Mosley is removed from office, the damage to F1's reputation could linger.
"After the affair with Max Mosley and the women it would not be very savoury to get involved (in Formula One) now," Porsche chairman Wolfgang Porsche told German news magazine Stern.
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I thought Porsche made it VERY clear that it would not waste money on a sport that would lend no direct development for its street cars?
So where the hell is this coming from?
I just lost a little more respect for Porsche as it jumps on an obvious bandwagon. There go my dreams for a Cayenne track car......
Disclaimer - I am not condoning what Max did, I just think its utter bullcrap that everyone is sooooo righteous that they have to but into this mess.