BMW stake in WilliamsF1?

Now team boss Frank Williams has admitted that he was keen on having BMW buy a stake in the WilliamsF1 Formula One team.

When he was questioned on this subject at this weekends European Grand Prix Frank said: "I've been asked this before and the truthful answer is yes, because it would provide long-term stability to the company."

As for how BMW views such as move BMW Motorsport Director Dr Mario Theissen said: "We first look at how it works next door." This comment was making reference to Mercedes Benz's involvement with the McLaren team.