Paris - Porsche is considering entering Formula 1 in 2021.
That is the view of F1 legend Gerhard Berger, the boss of the German touring car series DTM.
Recently, footage emerged of Porsche's successful attempt to unofficially break the F1 circuit record at Spa-Francorchamps with its modified Le Mans car.
Porsche thinking about F1 entry
It is just more evidence that the German automaker is eyeing F1's proposed engine rule changes for 2021.
Berger told Auto Bild: "Porsche is thinking about a F1 entry for 2021. They are just waiting for the new engine regulations, which should be published in May, and then will decide."
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F1 owner Liberty Media's sporting boss Ross Brawn said the sport would welcome Porsche to the grid.
"We want to have big names like Porsche in formula one and are creating the environment for it," he said.