Rydell says SEAT could withdraw

Rickard Rydell is not likely to continue with SEAT in the World Touring Car Championship next year. The Swede also indicates that SEAT might not even be on track next year.
“SEAT has not decided what to do next year yet. Right now it is not looking good, but it is not confirmed yet,” said Rydell to Eurosport.

According to Rydell, the reason for SEAT looking at leaving WTCC is not only the rule debacle, but also that the Spanish manufacturer is struggling financially.

“The company is losing money. There is no manufacturer that makes money now and there are surely other manufacturers that suffer more that SEAT, but it is looking grim right now,” said Rydell.

Even if Rydell is not able to get a WTCC drive for next year, he does not want to get involved in anything other than touring car racing.

“I would like to continue with touring cars, but only if I have a good shot in a good team. Otherwise I will not drive.

I got an opportunity to drive the World Championship for GT cars, but I feel that it is more fun with qualifying and being able to develop the car with an engineer. Touring cars are 100% all the time,” said Rydell.

The possibility to see Rydell in the Swedish Touring Car Championship is something he does not rule out.

“It is not ruled out if I find a good drive in a good team, but I am not negotiating with any team at the moment,” said Rydell.