PURE engine company to use former Toyota F1 facilities

Mar.8 (GMM) BAR founder and Jacques Villeneuve's former manager, Craig Pollock's new 2014 engine supply venture, PURE, is setting up camp at the former Toyota F1 facility in Cologne.

A German-language report at motorsport-total.com said Jacques Villeneuve's former manager has struck a deal with former F1 team Toyota.

The report said PURE, set to move shortly, needs better facilities than it currently has at it's Paris headquarters.

"We have signed an exclusive agreement with TMG (Toyota Motorsport GmbH)," Pollock is quoted as saying.

He said the deal involves office space, a workshop and engine test stands.

Pollock explained that time and cost factors are why PURE did not set up its own factory.

He also said that there is plenty of time left to find at least two F1 team customers for 2014.

Pollock also said that PURE will retain its French headquarters as a business base.