Kirch's involvement raised concerns among the major motor manufacturers who participate in Formula One; BMW, DaimlerChrysler, Fiat, Ford, and Renault formed GPWC Holding BV to secure better representation of the manufacturers in F1, improved financial conditions for the teams, stability for the championship, and maintenance of free-to-air television coverage.
A participación de Kirch suscitou preocupación entre os principais fabricantes de motores que compiten na Fórmula Un, BMW, DaimlerChrysler, Fiat, Ford e Renault formaron GPWC Holding BV para asegurar unha mellor representación dos fabricantes na F1 , a mellora das condicións financeiras dos equipos, a estabilidade do campionato, e o mantemento de emisión en aberto da cobertura televisiva.