August 26, 2015 – Volkswagen Motorsport has been filmed testing a modified 2015 Polo R WRC, fitted with bodywork complying with the 2017 rules, with double world champion Marcus Grönholm behind the wheel.
The German team is the first WRC manufacturer to test a car featuring the exciting new-generation rules, which were given the green light by the FIA last month.
Grönholm, who signed a deal to join Volkswagen 12 months ago as a test driver, will be involved in the development of the new car both this year and in 2016.