Audi DTM 2012

A5 DTM

Audi MediaInfo

Foreword
The prestigious duel between Audi and Mercedes-Benz dominated the DTM for six years. A duel that saw Audi win the championship tussle 4:2. Following the comeback of BMW for the 2012 season and beyond this duel becomes a three-way fight between the large German premium manufacturers a battle that DTM fans have waited 20long years for. Here at Audi we relish the challenge and, in the form of our elegant A5 Coup, are convinced that we have the perfect base for the new DTM rules. Regulations, for which Audi played a leading role in their creation, set standards worldwide in the important areas of safety, cost-efficiency and desirability. We hope that this MediaInfo booklet is a useful companion for you throughout the 2012 DTM season.

Contents
Audi in the DTM in 2012 ................................................. 4 Audi A5 ......................................................................... 6 Audi Sport ..................................................................... 8 Audi A5 DTM .................................................................10 The Audi drivers ............................................................18 The Audi teams ............................................................ 36 The DTM ...................................................................... 42 The circuits .................................................................. 45 Audi partners in the DTM .............................................. 56 History: Audi in the DTM ............................................... 58 History: DTM statistics ................................................. 60 Audi Communications Motorsport: Media service ........... 64 Audi Communications Motorsport: Contacts .................. 66

Jrgen Pippig AUDI AG Head of Communications Motorsport

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Audi in the DTM in 2012

The DTM takes off: new regulations, new Coups and premiere of the Audi A5 DTM
The DTM takes off in the 2012 season: with new technical regulations that are pioneering in the fields of safety, costefficiency and desirability of the race cars, with exciting Coups from Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz and with the premiere season of the new Audi A5 DTM. And with a highly motivated Audi squad that will leave no stone unturned in its quest to bring another DTM title back to Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm. V8, TT, and A4 each of the three models with which Audi joined the DTM grid previously won at least one championship title in its lifetime. Following eight successful years with the A4 the brand with the four rings fields a factory backed two-door Coup the A5 for the first time in the most popular international touring car race series. The three veteran Audi Sport Teams Abt Sportsline, Phoenix and Rosberg compete with a total of eight new Audi A5DTM cars whereby Audi Sport has already achieved a new in-house record before the first race: never before have so many new cars been built for a DTM season. In 2004 when the Audi factory returned to the DTM it was six cars. Since

Changing of the guard: the new Audi A5 DTM (right) and its victorious predecessor the A4

then a maximum of four new race cars have been built per year. In 2012 there are only new cars on the grid for the first time ever since the DTM was re-launched in the year 2000. To develop a completely new race car for new technical regulations and to produce eight identical replicas as well as guaranteeing the spare parts supply is logistically very difficult and was only possible through the absolute commitment of the entire Audi squad and our teams, explains Head of Audi Motorsport Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich. Iam, however, convinced that it will pay off since we have the opportunity to make the worlds best touring car series out of the DTM this year. All three factory teams were integrated in the development and testing program of the new Audi A5 DTM from the very beginning and therefore start the new DTM era with equal chances. The same applies to the driver squad which remains almost unchanged compared to the 2011 season. The sole newcomer is the youthful 21-year old Frenchman Adrien Tambay, who fought his way through a multi-stage young driver assessment test, and is team mate to the young Swiss Rahel Frey at Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline. The pair of two-time DTM Champions Mattias Ekstrm

(Sweden) and Timo Scheider (Germany), who also start for Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline, spearhead the Audi driver squad. Miguel Molina (Spain) and Mike Rockenfeller (Germany) drive for Audi Sport Team Phoenix which produced last years Champion. With Filipe Albuquerque (Portugal) and Edoardo Mortara (Italy/France) Audi Sport Team Rosberg compete with the same drivers as last year. Points are awarded at a total of ten DTM events in 2012. On top of this comes a show event staged once again in Munich Olympic Stadium. Audis target for the season is the same as every year: We aim to be battling for wins and to bring ourselves into a position from which we can also fight for the title in the end, says Dr. Ullrich. Its clear that this year that could well be a little more difficult than in the years before.

For the first time ever and with the help of the teams Audi Sport has simultaneously built

eight new

race cars for a DTM season

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Audi A5

The Audi A5 Coup already today a modern classic

The new Audi A5 DTM forms the spearhead of the sporting A5 family even though it is currently exclusively reserved for the companys race drivers. However, the production models also fulfill almost every wish: be it A5, S5 or RS 5 Coup, Sportback or Cabriolet a total of seven models are available. The state-of-the-art engine range extends from a particularly economical 2.0 TDI producing 105 kW (143 hp) to a high-performance V8 pushing out 331 kW (450hp) in the exceptional RS 5 Coup. With its captivating lines the Audi A5 Coup is today, only five years after its market launch in 2007, a modern classic. Audi received the Designpreis der Bundesrepublik Deutschland for it in 2010. With its elegant looks and unique feeling of space the A5 Coup has taken the hearts of Audi customers by storm. The A5 DTM is based on the latest version which is recognized, since the latest product facelift in summer 2011, by its striking, wedge-shaped headlights. TFSI technology from motorsport The two-door Coup also brings along excellent features for everyday life. Its luggage compartment lid opens automatically, the rear seatbacks can be folded down separately. Thanks to the lightweight steel body with aluminum front fenders the basis versions unladen weight is restricted to a mere 1,425 kilograms. One of the most interesting engines is the compact high-tech 1.8 TFSI gasoline engine with an average fuel consumption of a mere 5.7 liters per 100 km. The combination of turbocharging and direct injection TFSI for short originates, like so

The engine range extends from the economical 2.0 TDI to the highperformance V8 producing

450 hp

Mattias Ekstrm and the new Audi RS 5 which, with 450 hp, is almost as powerful as the Audi A5 DTM

All three A5 body styles Coup, Cabriolet and Sportback are also available as unique sporting S models that excel through strong performance, subtle understatement, a wealth of standard and optional equipment and versatile everyday practicality and which transmit their power to the road via the permanent four-wheel drive quattro. In the S5 range the S5 Sportback, S5 Coup and S5 Cabriolet the 3.0TFSI with 245kW (333 hp) and 440 Nm torque is used. The V6 compressor consumes an average of only 8.1liters per 100km. The dynamic performance figures are impressive: the S5 Coup sprints from standstill to highway pace in 4.9seconds. Audi RS 5: the darling of many Audi factory drivers The highlight and darling of many Audi factory drivers like Timo Scheider or Adrien Tambay is the Audi RS 5 Coup. Its 4.2 FSI, a high-revving normally aspirated V8, produces 331kW (450 hp) at 8,250 rpm, its 430 Nm torque are on tap between 4,000 and 6,000 revs. The high-performance Coup sprints from zero to 100 km/h in 4.5 seconds, if desired Audi limits the maximum speed first at 280 km/h.

many other technologies at Audi, from motorsport: it made a triumphant debut in Le Mans in 2001. The Audi A5 Cabriolet, equipped with a classic fabric hood like every other open topped Audi, is available since 2009. It opens and closes in good 15 seconds thanks to its fully automatic operation. The A5 family is completed since September 2009 by the A5 Sportback a particularly elegant five-door vehicle with a luggage compartment capacity of up to 1,283 liters.

The Audi A5 is already today a modern classic

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Audi Sport

Intense season of big challenges

Audi Sport has been, as part of Technical Development (TE) of AUDI AG, a guarantee for success in motorsport for more than three decades. Be it rallying, touring cars or sport prototypes: in every discipline in which Audi has competed as factory to date, the brand with the four rings has celebrated important victories and won numerous championship titles worldwide often in connection with new technologies like quattro drive, TFSI, TDI or ultra lightweight design and construction. Audi Sport has realized 18 different racing projects to date from the legendary original quattro (R1) to the latest LMP1 sportscar R18. The Audi A5 DTM was developed to a ready to race state under the project name R17. Currently around 200 employees at the Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm sites are responsible for the development and testing of the race cars. Doctorate of Mechanical Engineering Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich has been Head of Audi Sport since 1993. The challenges Audi Sport faces this year are particularly big: with the A5 DTM and R18 e-tron quattro with hybrid drive two completely new race cars were developed in parallel for the two most important fields of activity DTM and sport prototypes. Furthermore, several races in the DTM and new FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) 2012 are held on the same weekends. Audi Sports busy race season is completed by factory backed events with the GT3 sportscar R8 LMS ultra in the two 24-hour race at the Nrburgring and Spa-Francorchamps.

The Audi R18 is Audi Sports second biggest project alongside the DTM

Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich Head of Audi Sport

Dieter Gass Head of Racing Commitments

Klaus-Dietrich Krieger Head of Finance and Project Management

Dr. Martin Mhlmeier Head of Technology

Siegfried Krause Head of Procurement and Partnerships

Wolfgang Appel Head of Vehicle Development

Ulrich Baretzky Head of Engine Development

Joachim Hausner Head of Complete Vehicle

Stefan Aicher Head of Vehicle Design

Stephan Kster DTM Project Leader

Pascal Zurlinden DTM Technical Project Leader

Dr. Roland Sargenti DTM Engine Project Leader

Volker Nossek DTM Organisation Project Leader

Dr. Christian John Team Doctor

Around

200 employees work for the DTM and the sport prototypes

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Audi A5 DTM

Greater safety, reduced costs, spectacular look: the new Audi A5 DTM
The Audi A5 DTM, which was developed under the project name R17 internally at Audi Sport, complies with the new technical regulations that come into force for the 2012 season. At the same time the responsible parties also targeted three premises: car safety, a cost reduction of up to 40 per cent and a spectacular appearance. The final aspect is visible at first glance. The Audi A5 DTM appears lower and squatter than its predecessor the A4DTM with which Audi won five of the last eight DTM titles. A new and innovative chassis in hybrid design hides under the bodywork manufactured entirely from carbon. With its front, rear and lateral crash elements the combination of carbonfiber monocoque and steel roll-cage sets new standards with regard to safety for a racing touring car. Furthermore, the chassis, which weighs just 160 kilograms, is one of about 50 identical components shared by all DTM cars. Thanks to these standard parts it was possible to achieve the targeted cost reduction of up to 40 per cent while still improving the safety and appeal of DTM cars, says Head of Audi Motorsport Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich under whose supervision the new Audi A5 DTM was developed.

Imposing appearance: the Audi A5 DTM appears flatter and wide than its predecessor

The Audi A5 DTM is comprised of about

4,000 individual parts about 50

of them are identical in every DTM car

Striking feature of the new DTM generation: a larger rear wing (right)

The A5 DTM is 5.01 meters long, 1.95 meters wide and only 1.15 meters high. The wheelbase of every DTM car is a uniform 2.750 millimeters. Like its predecessor, the A5DTM is powered by a near 340 kW (460 hp) Audi Sport V8 engine. A new development with partner Hewland is the six-speed gearbox now activated pneumatically via shift paddles mounted on the steering wheel. When compared to a classic manual shift, the more precise gear shift procedure facilitates a significant increase in gearbox service life of up to 24,000 kilometers. The Bosch MS 5.1 engine electronics, which function without fuses, and the central display already used in the Audi R8LMS are also state-of-the-art. The exclusive tire partner Hankook supplies larger and wider tires the dimension of which resemble those used on LMP2 sportscars. Integrated into the Audi A5 DTM carbon fiber cell is a 120 liter safety

Safety is top priority: in the A5 DTM the driver sits in a monocoque manufactured from carbon

12 13 monocoque weighs only 126 kilograms, the roll-cage 32.5 kilos. At the same time the safety standards have increased dramatically. The design is extremely stable when subject to not just frontal, longitudinal crashes but also side impacts. The entire sidewall must withstand a force of 360 kN during the side impact test, this equates to around 36 tones. By way of comparison, this value was 80 kN for the A4 DTM, which demonstrated its high safety standards in several spectacular accidents. Only the engine subframe at the front and gearbox at the rear restrict the engineers freedom as far as the suspension geometry is concerned. The suspension pick-up points must be mounted to these standard elements. In addition, the material, steel, and tube dimensions are fixed and numerous dimensions defined by the regulations the wheels for example. Aerodynamic possibilities were also restricted. Air flow through the bodywork as seen on the A4 DTM and complex additional winglets at the rear are now prohibited. Visual similarity to the production line model is significantly greater as a result and, at the same time, the new DTM cars should react less sensitively to contact and create a better slipstream also thanks to the larger rear wing.
Audi A5 DTM

Highest safety standards: the hybrid chassis of the A5 DTM

fuel tank with which the current DTM race distance can be completed making a stop for fuel since refueling during a DTM race is no longer permitted for safety reasons. In general new standards are set with the cell, explains Stefan Aicher, Head of Vehicle Design at Audi Sport. The

Audi had very innovative solutions in the past in the DTM and especially for the aerodynamics, says Dr. Martin Mhlmeier, Head of Technology at Audi Sport. Since these areas were strongly restricted it is now more about detail solutions to acquire an advantage over the competition. Audi was also always a trendsetter in these areas over the years. I think that weve found interesting and innovative details solutions once again. Project R17 began in May 2010, a month later the green light was given to use the A5 as base model. Tests in the model wind tunnel have been running since February 2011. The roll-out was completed on 29 July 2011. Afterwards, the intensive test program started at various European race tracks and continued to the Deutscher Motor Sport Bund (DMSB) homologation date on March 1, 2012. Since then, the most important technical aspects on the new DTM cars were frozen for the rest of the season including the still all important aerodynamic configuration. As usual, for this reason, all three manufacturers kept their final aero configuration as secret as possible to the last moment. In the DTM this year even more value is attached to every tiny detail than ever before, knows Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich. And, it goes without saying that we have developed

Shift paddles instead of shift level: changing gear in the Audi A5 DTM is made via the steering wheel mounted paddles

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Audi A5 DTM

Premiere: the Audi factory fields a Coup for the first time in the DTM

over the last few month we also wish to keep to ourselves for as long as possible. For the Head of Audi Motorsport the A5 DTM is the most elegant of the new DTM cars. Furthermore, the A5 is from its base a car that fits fantastically well to the DTM. Michael Dick, Member of the Board for Technical Development and consequently also responsible for the AUDI AG DTM program, shares the enthusiasm for the Coup: I particularly like the fact that the lines of the production A5 are easily recognizable. The most important areas of the new DTM cars are frozen since

Clean lines at the rear: the 2012 regulations forbid the additional winglets seen in the past

March 1

Technical data Audi A5 DTM (2012)

Vehicle type Chassis DTM touring car CFRP monocoque with integrated fuel tank, CFRP crash elements on the sides, CFRP crash elements, front and rear Engine V8 normally aspirated engine, 90-degree cylinder angle, 4 valves per cylinder, air intake restricted to 2 x 28.0 mm by regulations Engine control unit Engine lubrication Displacement Power output Torque Drive system Clutch Transmission Differential Drive shafts Bosch MS 5.1 Dry sump 4,000 cc Approx. 340 kW (460 hp) Over 500 Nm Rear-wheel drive 4-plate CFRP clutch Sequential 6-speed sport transmission Adjustable multi-plate limited slip differential Constant-velocity (CV) shafts Length Width Height Minimum weight Fuel tank capacity Tires Rims Brakes Steering Suspension Power-assisted rack and pinion steering Independent front and rear, twin A-arm suspension, push rod system with spring/damper unit, adjustable gas pressure dampers Hydraulic dual-circuit braking system, monoblock light metal brake calipers, ventilated carbon fiber brake discs, front and rear, brake force distribution between front and rear continually adjustable by the driver, electromagnetic starting valve Forged aluminum rims, front: 12 x 18 inches; rear: 13 x 18 inches Hankook, front: 300-680-18; rear: 320-710-18 5,010 mm (incl. rear wing) 1,950 mm 1,150 mm 1,100 kg (including driver) 120 liters

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The Audi A5 DTM cockpit

Audi Sport also used the new DTM regulation to make the drivers cockpit even more ergonomic.
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Button for brake cooling (black), starter (red), headlight flasher (blue), gearbox neutral (green) and electronic reset (white) Sketch of the actual circuit divided into sectors acts as basis for communication with the race engineer Various switches for lights, fans and the fire extinguisher (red) Fresh air duct for the driver Safety belts

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Central display supplies all the important information from revs to the gear selected The gear change is made in the A5 DTM via shift paddles behind the steering wheel left to down shift, right to up shift Radio button (black), parking brake for the start and pit stops (grey), pit lane speed limiter (red) and wiper (black)
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02

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Details from the DTM cockpit: central information display, shift paddles and a detachable high-tech steering wheel only 28 centimeters in diameter

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The Audi drivers

Audi with the youngest driver line-up in the DTM 2012

Head of Audi Motorsport Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich began rejuvenating his driver squad several years ago with success: For the 2011 DTM season we had the strongest driver squad ever, says the Head of Audi Sport knowingly. Eight of the nine drivers mounted the podium at least once. In addition, they won seven of the ten races for Audi and clinched the championship title. Audi has rejuvenated its driver squad once again for the 2012 season. New to the team is the youthful 21-year old Frenchman Adrien Tambay, who impressed at a young driver assessment test and now tackles his first DTM season. As a result, Audi remains true to its philosophy of supporting budding young talent. You will not find any former Formula1 stars at the brand with the four rings. We want drivers who make a name for themselves at Audi and who are closely associated with the brand. Mattias Ekstrm, Timo Scheider, Mike Rockenfeller and Edoardo Mortara are excellent examples of this. At an average age of almost 27, Audi contests the DTM 2012 with the youngest driver squad among the three manufacturers. The pair of two-time DTM Champions Mattias Ekstrm and Timo Scheider, who have scored all their 23 DTM race wins and titles with Audi, form the spearhead. Mike Rockenfellers name can also already be found in the list of winners of the most popular international touring car series. Filipe Albuquerque, Miguel Molina and Edoardo Mortara were the most successful newcomers in the DTM in the last two years and the three of them have also mounted the podium. The Audi squad is completed by Rahel Frey who Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich thinks will spring a surprise or two during the 2012 season.

The Audi drivers clinched a total of

24 DTM race wins

The Audi drivers in the DTM 2012

No
3 4 9 10 17 18 21 22

Name
Mattias Ekstrm (S) Timo Scheider (D) Mike Rockenfeller (D) Miguel Molina (E) Rahel Frey (CH) Adrien Tambay (F) Edoardo Mortara (I/F) Filipe Albuquerque (P)

Team
Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline Audi Sport Team Phoenix Audi Sport Team Phoenix Audi Sport Team Abt Audi Sport Team Abt Audi Sport Team Rosberg Audi Sport Team Rosberg

Vehicle name
Red Bull Audi A5 DTM AUTO TEST Audi A5 DTM Schaeffler Audi A5 DTM Red Bull Audi A5 DTM E-POSTBRIEF Audi A5 DTM Audi ultra A5 DTM Playboy Audi A5 DTM TV Movie Audi A5 DTM

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The Audi drivers

Filipe Albuquerque (P)

The Portuguese contests his second DTM season for Audi Sport Team Rosberg. His classic career route took him from karts to national and international entry level singleseater classes and via the GP2 series to Formula 1 as test driver for Red Bull and Toro Rosso. In 2010 he was runner-up in the Italian GT Championship with the Audi R8 LMS. He subsequently impressed during an Audi young driver test for the DTM. ... the Portuguese likes remotecontrolled 1:10 model cars? he is a little superstitious? He avoids dark blue helmet visors and always watches TV series in the evenings before the race. Filipe Albuquerque admires football personalities Jos Mourinho and Cristiano Ronaldo? ... he was the first Audi driver to be allowed to test the new Audi A5 DTM in its final configuration? ... Albuquerque and Miguel Molina learnt German together over the winter at the Audi Academy in Ingolstadt?

Did you know that

Filipe Albuquerque won the Race of Champions in Dsseldorf in 2010 and beat drivers like Sebastian Vettel and Sbastien Loeb in the process?

2000 2002

3rd in Portugal Cup, 3rd in National Kart Junior Championship 2nd in European ICA Kart Championship, 2nd in Italian ICA Kart Championship

2003 2005

10th in Formula A Kart World Championship 3rd in German Formula Renault, best rookie; 5th in Formula Renault Eurocup, best rookie; 6th in Spanish Formula 3 Championship, best

Date/place of birth Place of residence Status

June 13, 1985/Coimbra (P) Coimbra (P) single 2006 2007

rookie 1st in Formula Renault NEC, 1st in Formula Renault Eurocup 4th in World Series by Renault 3.5, best rookie; two races in GP2, Formula 1 test driver for Red Bull and Toro Rosso

Height/weight Motorsport since

1.74 m/64 kg 1994 (Audi driver since 2011)

2008 2009

Four races in A1GP Series 3rd in A1GP Series, 1st in Race of Champions Iberia, two races in Italian GT Championship (Audi R8 LMS)

Career
199404 Kart 1998 1st in Iniciados class in Portugal Cup, 2nd in Iniciados Class in National Kart Championship

2010

1st in Race of Champions, 2nd in Italian GT Championship (Audi R8 LMS)

2011 2012

12th in DTM (Audi A4 DTM) DTM (Audi A5 DTM)

www.filipealbuquerque.com

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The Audi drivers

Mattias Ekstrm (S)

Mattias Ekstrm is the most successful Audi DTM driver ever with 17 race wins and two championship titles to his name. 2012 is his twelfth DTM season for Audi. The Swede, who lives with his partner Heidi, son Mats and his two Jack Russell Terriers Moss and Lou on the Swiss side of Lake Constance, is regarded as one of the worlds best touring car drivers but also as a genuine all-rounder, which he has proved with three wins in the Race of Champions. ... he won the 24-hour race at Spa in 2011 with the Audi R8 LMS? the Swede keeps himself fit over the winter by skiing? He trains using the classic cross-country gliding and skating skis and also Alpine skis. ... Mattias Ekstrm likes to play tennis and watch MotoGP race on television? ... he would love to have become a solicitor if his racing career had not been so successful? ... Mattias Ekstrm is friends with Sebastian Vettel and the two often race against each other using slotcars?

Did you know that

Mattias Ekstrm has successfully completed guest starts in the World Rally Championship and in the NASCAR series?

1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 Date/place of birth Place of residence Status July 14, 1978/Falun (S) Salenstein (CH) single (partner Heidi), one son (Mats) 2005 Height/weight Motorsport since 1.83 m/77 kg 1993 (Audi driver since 1999) 2006 2007 2008 2003 2004

2nd in Swedish Touring Car Championship, Rookie of the Year 8th in Swedish Touring Car Championship 1st in Swedish Touring Car Championship (Audi A4 quattro) 3rd in Swedish Touring Car Championship 8th in DTM (Abt-Audi TT-R), 6th in Nrburgring 24 Hour race 3rd in DTM (Abt-Audi TT-R) 4th in DTM (Abt-Audi TT-R), 3rd of Group N in Swedish Rally 1st in DTM (Audi A4 DTM), 1st of Group N in Swedish Rally and Catalunya Rally 2nd in DTM (Audi A4 DTM), 1st in Nations Cup Race of Champions 8th in DTM (Audi A4 DTM), 1st in Race of Champions 1st in DTM (Audi A4 DTM), 1st in Race of Champions 3rd in DTM (Audi A4 DTM) 5th in DTM (Audi A4 DTM), 1st in Race of Champions 5th in DTM (Audi A4 DTM) 2nd in DTM (Audi A4 DTM), 1st in Spa-Francorchamps 24 Hour race (AudiR8 LMS)

Career
1993 1994 1995 1996 Kart Kart, Swedish Renault 5 Cup 2nd in Swedish Renault 5 Cup 1st in Swedish Renault 5 Cup, Young Driver of the Year

2009 2010 2011

2012

DTM (Audi A5 DTM)

www.mattiasekstrom.com

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The Audi drivers

Rahel Frey (CH)

The Swiss girl contests her second DTM season for Audi in 2012. After her initial successes in karting and entry into formula racing she made everybody sit up and take notice in 2009 in the Formula 3 Cup in Germany: a win and four podium finishes in a male dominated star of tomorrow series were remarkable. At the end of 2010 Rahel Frey prevailed during an Audi young driver test and, in doing so, fulfilled a personal dream by making the step up to the DTM. ... the Swiss girl dreamed of joining the army in her youth, to train as helicopter pilot and also to be able to fly aircraft later? ... successfully completed training at her parents car dealership in February to become a Swiss graduate car saleswoman? ... Rahel Frey could imagine to do Alpine farming for an entire summer? ... describes herself as active person who always has to be doing something?

Did you know that

Rahel Frey left her brother in her wake while karting and started her motorsport career as a result?

2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 Date/place of birth Place of residence Status Februar 23, 1986/Niederbipp (CH) Aedermannsdorf (CH) single 2007 2006

10th in Swiss Kart Junior Championship 4th in Swiss Kart Junior Championship 8th in Swiss Kart ICA Junior Championship 6th in Swiss Kart ICA Junior Championship 4th in Swiss Formula Renault 2.0 3rd in Swiss Formula Renault 2.0 18th in Italian Formula Renault, 21st in Formula Renault Eurocup International Formula Masters Series

2007/08 Friday driver A1GP Series Height/weight Motorsport since 1.63 m/50 kg 1998 (Audi driver since 2011) 2008 2009 2010 14th in Formula 3 Cup 7th in Formula 3 Cup Le Mans 24 Hour race, guest race in Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup 19th in DTM (Audi A4 DTM) DTM (Audi A5 DTM)

Career
199803 Kart 1998 1999 10th in Swiss Kart Mini Championship 3rd in Swiss Kart Mini Championship

2011 2012

www.rahelfrey.ch

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The Audi drivers

Miguel Molina (E)

Miguel Molina made quite a name for himself during the 2010 season as first Spaniard in the DTM: he was Rookie of the Year with the Audi A4DTM. The Catalan living in Lloret de Mar took the classic route through karting and single-seater racing in his career. Molina impressed as 18-year old while testing the DTM Audi. He finally secured a place in Audis DTM squad at the end of 2009 at another young driver test. Molina carries out a ritual before the start of each race? He always puts on his right shoe and left glove first. ... the Spaniard describes sport in general as his hobby? ... competes in duathlons in his Spanish homeland? ... Molina took two pole positions in the DTM at the end of the 2011 season and mounted the DTM podium for the first time at the Hockenheim finale? ... the Spaniard completed a German language course at the Audi Academy in Ingolstadt over the winter?

Did you know that

Miguel Molina is a passionate slot car driver? He contests slot car rallies in a club in Spain.

2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 Date/place of birth Place of residence Status Februar 17, 1989/Girona (E) Lloret de Mar (E) single 2008 2009 2010 2011 Height/weight Motorsport since 1.75 m/62 kg 1999 (Audi driver since 2010) 2012

2nd in Spanish Junior Kart Championship 1st in Spanish Junior Kart Championship 1st in Italian Kart Open Masters Jesolo Formula A Formula Renault Eurocup 6th in Spanish Formula 3 Championship, Renault World Series 7th in Renault World Series 4th in Renault World Series 8th in Renault World Series, 19th in Formula Superleague 10th in DTM (Audi A4 DTM), Rookie of the year 11th in DTM (Audi A4 DTM) DTM (Audi A5 DTM)

Career
1999 2000 2001 1st in Spanish Cadet Kart Championship 1st in Spanish Cadet Kart Championship 1st in Catalan Junior Kart Championship

www.miguelmolina.net

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The Audi drivers

Edoardo Mortara (I/F)

The most successful newcomer of 2011 contests his second DTM season for Audi Sport Team Rosberg. Mortara became the first driver ever to win the Formula 3 Grand Prix in Macau twice in succession and win the 2010 Formula 3 Euro Series with Volkswagen. Mortara immediately confirmed the expectations placed in him as Rookie of the Year in the DTM 2011. At the show event in Munich he claimed a victory on one of the days. ... Mortara was born in Geneva, Switzerland and still lives there? the Audi factory driver is a complete and utter football fan? As club member he keeps his fingers crossed for AC Milan. Mortara is registered as student at the IFM Business School in Geneva and aspires to become a Master of Business Administration? has a PPL, Private Pilots License? ... Mortara started his career in karting and still loves to drive karts?

Did you know that

Edoardo Mortara has Italian and French citizenship but chooses to race under the Italian flag?

2001

2nd in 100 ccm class Italian Junior Kart Championship, 5th in Monaco Kart Cup

2002

3rd in 100 ccm class in Italian Kart ICA Championship, 7th in European Kart Championship

2003 2004 Date/place of birth Place of residence Status January 12, 1987/Geneva (CH) Geneva (CH) single 2006 2007 Height/weight Motorsport since 1.82 m /75 kg 1999 (Audi driver since 2011) 2008 2009 2010 2005

7th in 100 ccm class in Italian Kart Formula A Championship 7th in 100 ccm class in Italian Kart Formula A Championship 2nd in 100 ccm class in Italian Kart Formula A Championship, 1st in Trofeo Margutti, 9th in European Kart Championship 4th in Italian Formula Renault, best rookie 8th in Formula 3 Euro Series, best rookie; 10th in Formula 3 Macau 2nd in Formula 3 Euro Series, 2nd in Formula 3 Macau 1st in Formula 3 Macau, 14th in GP2, 11th in GP2 Asia 1st in Formula 3 Euro Series, 1st in Formula 3 Macau 9th in DTM (Audi A4 DTM), Rookie of the year DTM (Audi A5 DTM)

Career
199905 Kart 1999 2000 3rd in 100 ccm class in Italian Junior Kart Championship 2nd in 100 ccm class in Italian Junior Kart Championship, 2nd in Kart Masters Paris-Bercy, 5th in European Kart Championship

2011 2012

www.edoardomortara.com

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The Audi drivers

Mike Rockenfeller (D)

Mike Rockenfeller is, like Tom Kristensen in the past, the only Audi factory driver who is actively integrated in both the companys DTM and Le Mans projects. 2012 is the sixth DTM season for Rocky and this has priority for him. Last year he claimed his first pole position and first race win in the DTM. For 2012 Rockenfeller returns to Audi Sport Team Phoenix for which he competed in 2010. ... he survived a violent accident at Le Mans uninjured thanks also to the high safety standards of the Audi R18TDI? todays Audi factory driver made his first laps in a car at the wheel of a VWBeetle at the tender age of eight? ... Mike Rockenfeller is building a house on the Swiss side of Lake Constance? ... has treated himself to a small motorboat with which he enjoys travelling across Lake Constance? ... Rocky spends the night in a motor home at the majority of DTM races?

Did you know that

... Mike Rockenfeller fulfilled his greatest dream by winning the 24Hours of Le Mans in 2010?

2001 2002 2003 2004 2005

4th in Formula Knig 10th in Porsche Carrera Cup 2nd in Porsche Carrera Cup, Porsche Supercup 1st in Porsche Carrera Cup, Porsche Supercup 1st in GT2 class of FIA GT Championship, 1st in GT2 class of Le Mans 24Hour race, 1st in GT2 class Spa-Francorchamps 24 Hour race

Date/place of birth Place of residence Status

October 31, 1983/Neuwied (D) Altnau (CH) single (partner Susanne)

2006

1st in Nrburgring 24 Hour race, 5th in GrandAm Series, 8th in GT2 class of American Le Mans Series

2007 2008

12th in DTM (Audi A4 DTM) 1st in Le Mans Series (Audi R10 TDI), 4th in Le Mans 24 Hour race (Audi R10 TDI), 11th in DTM (Audi A4 DTM)

Height/weight Motorsport since

1.75 m/67 kg 1995 (Audi driver since 2007) 2009 2010

3rd in Sebring 12 Hour race (Audi R15 TDI), 14th in DTM (Audi A4 DTM) 1st in Le Mans 24 Hour race (Audi R15 TDI), 1st in Daytona 24 Hour race, 7th in DTM (Audi A4 DTM)

Career
2011 199500 Kart 1997 2000 1st in DMV Junior Cup 1st in Jrg van Ommen Kart Cup 2012

6th in DTM (Audi A4 DTM), Le Mans 24 Hour race (Audi R18 TDI) DTM (Audi A5 DTM), Le Mans 24 Hour race (Audi R18 ultra)

www.mike-rockenfeller.de

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The Audi drivers

Timo Scheider (D)

Timo Scheider drives for Audi in the DTM since 2006. In 2007 he changed his year-old car for the latest generation; in 2008 and 2009 he won the title twice in succession with Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline. Scheider is the only driver in the current field who was also on the grid when the DTM made its comeback in 2000. Accordingly, no other driver has completed more DTM races than Scheider despite taking a year out in 2005. apart from his own discipline he also follows karting, biathlon, football and boxing? ... the two-time DTM Champion spends as much time as possible with his son Loris? he has a soft spot for watches, mobile telephones and sun glasses? the Audi factory driver regularly receives invitations to the TV events organized by Stefan Raab? ... Timo Scheider lives together with Jessica Hinterseer, the daughter of Austrian pop star Hansi Hinterseer, in Lochau?

Did you know that

... Timo Scheider lives in Lochau, Austria and races with an Austrian racing drivers license?

1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 Date/place of birth Place of residence Status November 10, 1978/Lahnstein (D) Lochau (A) single (partner Jessica), one son (Loris) 2001 2002 2003 2004 Height/weight Motorsport since 1.78 m/74 kg 1989 (Audi driver since 2006) 2005

1st in German Formula Renault 1800 Championship 4th in German Formula Renault 2000 Championship 2nd in German Formula 3 Championship 8th in German Formula 3 Championship 6th in German Formula 3 Championship 12th in DTM 19th in DTM 8th in DTM 8th in DTM, 1st in Nrburgring 24 Hour race 8th in DTM 2nd in FIA GT Championship, 1st in Spa-Francorchamps 24 Hour race, 1st in class in Nrburgring 24 Hour race, A1 Grand Prix Series

Career
198994 Kart 1992 1993 1994 1st in Kart Winter Cup Kerpen 7th in German Junior Kart Cup 1st in German Junior Kart Cup, 1st in Junior Class North Rhine Westphalian Kart Cup

2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012

10th in DTM (Audi A4 DTM), 1st in Spa 24 Hour race (GT2) 7th in DTM (Audi A4 DTM) 1st in DTM (Audi A4 DTM), ADAC Motor Sportsman of the Year 1st in DTM (Audi A4 DTM) 4th in DTM (Audi A4 DTM) 4th in DTM (Audi A4 DTM), 1st in Spa 24 Hour race (Audi R8 LMS) DTM (Audi A5 DTM)

www.timoscheider.de

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The Audi drivers

Adrien Tambay (F)

By signing Adrien Tambay Audi continues its successful strategy of discovering talent and binding these personalities to the brand at an early stage. The 21-year old Frenchman, who was active in single-seater racing since 2007 and finished fourth in the international Auto GP series last year, fought his way through multistage young driver assessment tests and contests his first DTM season in 2012 with Audi Sport Team Abt. competed in a total of 114 Formula1 races between 1977 and 1986 and won two Grands Prix? ... Adrien Tambay was forced to sit out half a season in 2009 due to a sport injury suffered in football? ... the new Audi factory driver contested the Monte Carlo Rally in January 2011 and finished in a remarkable 18th position? ... he contested the French ice racing series Trophe Andros in an electric vehicle last winter? ... Adrien Tambay knows the majority of DTM tracks from his single-seater racing days?

Did you know that

... Adrien Tambay speaks French, English and Italian? ... his father Patrick Tambay

2009 2010 2011 2012

Formula 3 Euro Series 6th place, Auto GP Series, 20th place, GP3 Series 4th place, Auto GP Series, 27th place, Formula Renault 3.5 2nd place Trophe Andros Electrique, DTM (Audi A5 DTM)

Date/place of birth Place of residence Status

Februar 25, 1991/Paris (F) Aix-en-Provence (F) single

Height/weight Motorsport since

1.81 m/69 kg 2001 (Audi driver since 2012)

Career
200106 Kart 2007 2008 1st place, Formula BMW Germany, rookie classification 3rd place, Formula BMW Europe

www.adrientambay.fr

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The Audi teams

Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline

ABT Sportsline GmbH, based in Kempten, Allgu, is the worlds leading tuner and refiner of vehicles from the Volkswagen Group and one of the most successful German race teams. ABT Sportsline is involved in touring car racing since 1996 always with Audi. The first great victory was winning the STW Championship title in 1999 with Christian Abt. The team competes in the DTM since 2000 initially as customer team with the Abt-Audi TT-R, since 2004 as Audi factory team with the A4 DTM. The team has clinched the DTM Drivers Championship five times with and for Audi. Last year Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline won the DTM Teams Championship for the third time after 2004 and 2007. 39 of the 61 Audi DTM race wins up to 2011 are credited to the Allgu based squad. Around 53 employees tend to the four Audi A5 DTM cars. ABT Sportsline has also always been involved in other racing categories over the years; however, Hans-Jrgen Abts team concentrates solely on the DTM program with Audi during the 2012 season.

Roll of honor
1st in DTM 2002, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009 (all Audi) 1st in DTM teams classification 2004, 2007, 2011 (all Audi) 1st in German Super Touring Cars 1999 (Audi) 1st in ADAC GT Masters 2009 drivers classification, 2010 teams classification (both Audi) 1st in ADAC Formula Masters 2009 1st in ADAC Formula Junior 1991, 1992, 1996

Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline c/o ABT Sportsline GmbH Daimlerstrae 2 D-87438 Kempten Phone +49 831 571400 Fax +49 831 5714037 E-mail info@abt-sportsline.de Website www.abt-sportsline.de Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline Mattias Ekstrm (S) Timo Scheider (D) Audi Sport Team Abt Rahel Frey (CH) Adrien Tambay (F)

Hans-Jrgen Abt Team Director

Harry Unflath Head of Marketing

Albert Deuring Head of Motorsport

Michael Seifert Head of Team Organisation

Franco Chiocchetti Head of Technology DTM

Dave Benbow Vehicle Engineer Adrien Tambay

Christian Kirsch Vehicle Engineer Rahel Frey

Markus Michelberger Vehicle Engineer Timo Scheider

Alexander Stehlig Vehicle Engineer Mattias Ekstrm

ABT Sportsline won the DTM Teams Championship in

2011

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The Audi teams

Audi Sport Team Phoenix

Audi Sport Team Phoenix achieved a spectacular coup in the DTM in 2011: for the first time ever a team proved triumphant in the DTM with a yearold car. Phoenix Racing was founded in 1999 and has contested the series without interruption since the DTM comeback in the year 2000 and as Audi factory team since 2006. Winning the DTM title is the greatest victory to date in the history of the young Eifel based team, which celebrated its tenth anniversary in 2009 and wrote the first chapters of its success story in 1999 with the Audi A4 quattro in Super Touring Cars. Under the management of Team Boss Ernst Moser twenty six employees tend to the 2012 DTM program. Phoenix Racing contests selected endurance races with the new Audi R8 LMS ultra in parallel to the DTM involvement. Phoenix Racing started the season in great style by winning the 12-hour race at Bathurst. The team is based in the Meuspath business park directly at the Nrburgring.

Roll of honor
1st in DTM 2011 (Audi) 1st in European FIA GT3 2009 (Audi) 1st in Nrburgring 24 Hour race 2000, 2003 1st in Bathurst 12 Hour race 2012 (Audi) 1st in Belgian GT3 2009 (Audi) 1st in Touring Car Grand Prix Macau 1999 (Audi)

Audi Sport Team Phoenix c/o Phoenix Racing GmbH Gottlieb-Daimler-Strae 28 D-53520 Meuspath Phone +49 2691 910990 Fax +49 2691 9109911 E-mail info@phoenix-racing.de Website www.phoenix-racing.de Audi Sport Team Phoenix Miguel Molina (E) Mike Rockenfeller (D)

Ernst Moser Team Director

Dirk Theimann Team Manager

Jrgen Jungklaus Head of Technology, Vehicle Engineer Mike Rockenfeller

Laurent Fedacou Vehicle Engineer Miguel Molina

Chris van Rutten Performance Engineer

Phoenix fielded the

DTM champion in 2011

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The Audi teams

Audi Sport Team Rosberg

Keke Rosberg, Formula 1 World Champion in 1982, founded his own race team at the end of 1994. The squad has since made a name for itself in touring car and singleseater racing. Victory in the German Formula 3 Championship with Gary Paffett in 2002 numbers among the teams outstanding victories. Young Formula 1 star Nico Rosberg also made his first motorsport steps with his fathers team. The team based in Neustadt an der Weinstrae and managed by Arno Zensen was active in the old DTM in the 1990s with Klaus Ludwig and Hans-Joachim Stuck as drivers. Team Rosberg has been a part of the new DTM since the beginning. In2005 the team concentrated solely on formula racing before returning to the DTM as Audi factory team in2006. The team signed Finn Ossi Oikarinen, who has years of Formula1 experience, as new Technical Director. A total of 26employees work for the team in the 2012 DTM.

Roll of honor
1st in German Formula 3 Championship 2002 1st in BMW Formula ADAC Championship 2002 1st in Rookies classification in BMW Formula ADAC Championship 2004

Audi Sport Team Rosberg c/o Team Rosberg GmbH Nachtweide 35 D-67433 Neustadt a. d. Weinstrae Phone +49 6321 914-0 Fax +49 6321 914-205 E-mail info@team-rosberg.de Website www.team-rosberg.de Audi Sport Team Rosberg Filipe Albuquerque (P) Edoardo Mortara (I/F)

Arno Zensen Team Director

Kimmo Liimatainen Team Manager

Ossi Oikarinen Technical Director

Karl Jennings Vehicle Engineer Filipe Albuquerque

Erich Baumgrtner Vehicle Engineer Edoardo Mortara

Rosberg has been Audi partner since

2006

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The DTM

Touring car racing at the very highest level

DTM which was once an abbreviation for Deutsche Tourenwagen Meisterschaft is today the trademark for one of the worlds most important race series. The magical three letters do not only attract an average of 60,000 spectators to the race tracks and millions in front of the TV screens the DTM events are also an enjoyable experience for the entire family. Moderate admission prices, special offers for children, automobile manufacturer brand world exhibition displays as well as an attractive supporting program on and off the race track with live concerts and much, much more give fans and families great value for money and motorsport so close you can touch it. The competition on the race tracks is at the very highest level. The DTM enjoys the status, and rightly so, as one of the best touring car race series, says Head of Audi Motorsport Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich. In 2012 we have the chance to create the worlds best touring car series. Together with the DMSB and the ITR, Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz have developed new, trend-setting regulations that set new standards especially in the fields of safety, cost and desirability of the cars.

The DTM provides the worlds highest caliber touring cars

Typical DTM: exciting duels and packed grandstands

The fans can form a picture for themselves at eleven events staged during the 2012 season. Ten races are held and on top of these, like last year, a show event is staged in the Munich Olympic stadium, which attracted over 54,000 spectators on its premiere. The strong foundation for the three competing automobile manufacturers Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz is the important domestic German market which boasts a total

62,000 spectators attended

each DTM race in 2011. The three way dogfight between Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz should attract even more fans in 2012

An average of more than

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The DTM / The tracks

of seven events. Complementing these are guest races in Great Britain, Austria, the Netherlands and Spain. DTM relies on continuity this year: all eleven DTM events were on the calendar in 2011. A gradual internationalization of the DTM brand is being developed for the future. The DTM is already present on TV in almost every one of the 194 countries worldwide. Races in Asia are currently in discussion. The DTM aims to establish itself together with the GRAND AM organization in the USA, discussions regarding a possible cooperation with Japan are also being held.

2012 DTM Calendar

29/04 06/05 20/05 03/06 01/07 15/07 19/08 26/08 16/09 30/09 21/10 Hockenheim (D) Lausitzring (D) Brands Hatch (GB) Spielberg (A) Norisring (D) Munich (D) * Nrburgring (D) Zandvoort (NL) Oschersleben (D) Valencia (E) Hockenheim (D)

* Non-championship round

Autographs from DTM stars like Mattias Ekstrm are coveted by motorsport fans

230 5 90 2

180 4 225 5 100 2 95 2 258 6

65

Hockenheim (D)
Round 1 29/04/2012
135 3 215 5

210 5 150 3

km/h Gear

Mattias Ekstrm: The season opener at Hockenheim is always something very special for us drivers, since its all completely new; from the hospitality to the team clothing. The first race gives an idea of balance of performance in the new season. Itll be particularly exciting this year due to the new cars and the third manufacturer. The atmosphere at Hockenheim is always amazing the fans are really eager to see all the cars in action. The season opener is normally blessed by wonderful spring weather. Hockenheim is also a fantastic circuit for the first race: it allows you to get into a good rhythm and has a good variety of corners. However, there is only one good place to overtake which is before the hairpin, unless a competitor makes a mistake.

Data and facts

Track length Distance 4.574 km 38 laps = 173.812 km

Location
80 km south of Frankfurt, 120 km north-west of Stuttgart

DTM track record in qualifying Mattias Ekstrm (Audi), 25/10/08, 1m 32.244s (178.509 km/h) DTM track record in the race Paul Di Resta (Mercedes-Benz), 26/10/08, 1m 33.576s (175.968 km/h) Pole position in 2011 Bruno Spengler (Mercedes-Benz), 1m 34.270s (174.673 km/h) Fastest lap in 2011 Bruno Spengler (Mercedes-Benz), 1m 35.230s (172.912 km/h) Phone E-mail

Media contact
C. Huftstadt Events Cornelia Hufstadt Schtzenstrae 107 D-41239 Mnchengladbach +49 2166 30743 chufstadt@arcor.de

Internet www.hockenheimring.de

All winners since 2000 (opening race)

2000 Bernd Schneider (Mercedes-Benz), Bernd Schneider (Mercedes-Benz), 2001 Bernd Schneider (Mercedes-Benz), 2002 Laurent Aiello (Abt-Audi), 2003 Bernd Schneider (Mercedes-Benz), 2004 Gary Paffett (Mercedes-Benz), 2005 Jean Alesi (Mercedes-Benz), 2006 Bernd Schneider (Mercedes-Benz), 2007 Mattias Ekstrm (Audi), 2008 Mattias Ekstrm (Audi), 2009 Tom Kristensen (Audi), 2010 Gary Paffett (Mercedes-Benz), 2011 Bruno Spengler (Mercedes-Benz)

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239 6

141 3 102 2

95

Lausitzring (D)
Round 2 06/05/2012
140 3

157 4

75

150 3

212 5 160 3

km/h Gear
2

90

2 176 4

80

Timo Scheider: On this track you need a car that functions well both mechanically and aerodynamically since the Lausitzring has a mixture of both fast and slow corners. Entering turn 1 is a particularly good place to overtake; you have to use the tow down the long straight. Going into turn5 which takes you onto the short circuit is another good opportunity the circuit is wide here and there is plenty of space. The smooth tarmac which doesnt have much grip is typical for the Lausitzring. I like this modern facility. The background with its towering grandstands is very imposing especially when you drive out of the pits for the first time. By the way, the grandstands are perfect for the fans because the spectators can see almost the entire track from them. All winners since 2001

Data and facts

Track length Distance 3.478 km 52 laps = 180.856 km

Location
130 km south of Berlin, 60 km north of Dresden

DTM track record in qualifying Paul Di Resta (Mercedes-Benz), 17/05/08, 1m 17.628s (161.292 km/h) DTM track record in the race Paul Di Resta (Mercedes-Benz), 18/05/08, 1m 18.938s (158.616 km/h) Pole position in 2011 Bruno Spengler (Mercedes-Benz), 1m 19.119s (158.253 km/h) Fastest lap in 2011 Timo Scheider (Audi), 1m 20.160s (156.198 km/h) Phone E-mail

Media contact
EuroSpeedway Verwaltungs GmbH Carolin Schneider Lausitzallee 1 D-01998 Klettwitz +49 35754 31311 carolin.schneider@ lausitzring.de Internet www.lausitzring.de

2001 Peter Dumbreck (Mercedes-Benz), 2002 Bernd Schneider (Mercedes-Benz), 2003 Bernd Schneider (Mercedes-Benz), 2004 Mattias Ekstrm (Audi), 2005 Gary Paffett (Mercedes-Benz), Mattias Ekstrm (Audi), 2006 Bernd Schneider (Mercedes-Benz), 2007 Mika Hkkinen (Mercedes-Benz), 2008 Paul Di Resta (Mercedes-Benz), 2009 Gary Paffett (Mercedes-Benz), 2010 Bruno Spengler (Mercedes-Benz), 2011 Martin Tomczyk (Audi)

78 198 5

126 3 150 3

137 3

Brands Hatch (GB)

Round 3 20/05/2012

190 4

139 3 200 5

181 4

225 6 165 5

km/h Gear

Mattias Ekstrm: A typical English race track. It is small and bumpy in places. You cant afford to make a mistake because there are virtually no run-off areas. Ive had a mixture of good and bad experiences here. Like the Norisring, Brands Hatch has very few corners. However, they are very special, especially the first corner. The circuit which is also the shortest on the DTM calendar has very few places to overtake. A lot is said about the typical English weather, but weve only ever had rain here once when the DTM has visited. The Brands Hatch track normally has good grip, but the organizers have made some modifications over the years so that weve often had a few small surprises in first practice.

Data and facts

Track length Distance 1.929 km 98 laps = 189.042 km

Location
32 km south-west of London near Kingsdown at the A 20

DTM track record in qualifying Paul Di Resta (Mercedes-Benz), 04/09/10, 41.278s (168.235 km/h) DTM track record in the race Miguel Molina (Audi), 05/09/10, 41.896s (165.753 km/h) Pole position in 2011 Mike Rockenfeller (Audi), 42.090s (164.989 km/h) Fastest lap in 2011 Martin Tomczyk (Audi), 49.805s (139.432 km/h) Phone E-mail

Media contact
MotorSport Vision Brands Hatch Circuit Kevin Ritson Fawkham, Longfield GB-Kent DA3 8NG +44 14 74875316 kevin.ritson@ motorsportvision.co.uk Internet www.motorsportvision.co.uk

All winners since 2006

2006 Mattias Ekstrm (Audi), 2007 Bernd Schneider (Mercedes-Benz), 2008 Timo Scheider (Audi), 2009 Paul Di Resta (Mercedes-Benz), 2010 Paul Di Resta (Mercedes-Benz), 2011 Martin Tomczyk (Audi)

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60

1 85 120 3 115 3 2

Spielberg (A)
Round 4 03/06/2012
km/h Gear

120 3

93

Rahel Frey: The race track in Spielberg is my favorite in the DTM calendar. I felt immediately at home here in 2011. The atmosphere was amazing; you really sensed how the fans celebrated. Spielberg is also a track with great motorsport history, which obviously blends perfectly into its natural surroundings. The brakes are heavily stressed due to the many uphill and downhill sections. If you make a mistake it has a great affect since you lose time on the next uphill section. There are several good overtaking places. You can follow the rhythm of the track very easily; Spielberg certainly suits drivers with a gentle driving style.

Data and facts

Track length Distance 4.326 km 42 laps = 181.692 km

Location
74 km north-west of Graz, 197 km south-west of Vienna

DTM track record in qualifying Martin Tomczyk (Audi), 04/06/11, 1m 40.001s (155.734 km/h) DTM track record in the race Bruno Spengler (Mercedes-Benz), 05/06/11, 1m 26.298s (180.463 km/h) Pole position in 2011 Martin Tomczyk (Audi), 1m 40.001s (155.734 km/h) Fastest lap in 2011 Bruno Spengler (Mercedes-Benz), 1m 26.298s (180.463 km/h) Phone E-mail

Media contact
BRO.MOTION e.U. Roland Bogensperger Rosenberggasse 1 A-8010 Graz +43 6644 130645 media@bromotion.com

Internet www.projekt-spielberg.at

All winners since 2001

2001 Bernd Schneider (Mercedes-Benz), 2002 Marcel Fssler (Mercedes-Benz), 2003 Marcel Fssler (Mercedes-Benz), 2011 Martin Tomczyk (Audi)

245 6 180 4

Norisring (D)
Round 5 01/07/2012

51

1 120 2 187 4 97 2 110 2

65

212 5 216 5

km/h Gear

Filipe Albuquerque: The only street circuit on the DTM calendar is something quite special. The atmosphere is unique. The grandstands are always sold-out and the paddock is absolutely crowded. The Norisring is, however, much harder for us drivers than it actually appears. As outsider you think: just three corners that cant be so difficult. Because the circuit is very bumpy you have to hit the braking point exactly every lap. The track surface is special; there are several sections with a kind of concrete surface, which is very slippery in the rain. In turns 2 and 3 you have to drive very close, so close in fact that the mirrors are often damaged. After all you have to use every millimeter of the track. Overtaking is very difficult, the best chance is under braking for turn 1 and into the final corner.

Data and facts

Track length Distance 2.300 km 82 laps = 188.600 km

Location
Nuremberg Frankenstadion, Motorway A9 MunichNuremberg, Exit N-Fischbach

DTM track record in qualifying Bruno Spengler (Mercedes-Benz), 28/06/08, 47.785s (173.276 km/h) DTM track record in the race Bruno Spengler (Mercedes-Benz), 29/06/08, 48.446s (170.912 km/h) Pole position in 2011 Bruno Spengler (Mercedes-Benz), 48.222s (171.706 km/h) Fastest lap in 2011 Jamie Green (Mercedes-Benz), 54.588s (151.682 km/h)

Media contact
IKmedia GmbH Oliver Schielein Hansastrae 4a D-91126 Schwabach Phone E-mail +49 9122 985257 media@norisring.de

Internet www.norisring.de

All winners since 2000

2000 Joachim Winkelhock (Opel), Bernd Schneider (Mercedes-Benz), 2001 Uwe Alzen (Mercedes-Benz), 2002 Laurent Aiello (Abt-Audi), 2003 Christijan Albers (Mercedes-Benz), 2004 Gary Paffett (Mercedes-Benz), 2005 Gary Paffett (Mercedes-Benz), 2006 Bruno Spengler (Mercedes-Benz), 2007 Bruno Spengler (Mercedes-Benz), 2008 Jamie Green (Mercedes-Benz), 2009 Jamie Green (Mercedes-Benz), 2010 Jamie Green (Mercedes-Benz), 2011 Bruno Spengler (Mercedes-Benz)

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Munich (D)
15/07/2012

Edoardo Mortara: Munich represents a completely different DTM to the rest of the calendar. We drove in the Olympic stadium for the first time a year ago. As a racing driver you are used to fighting head to head with other, but here you drive alone against the clock. You drive the whole time in first and second gears, the speed is low. From the technical point of view you have to drive extremely clean, otherwise it gets very expensive in a flash. In 2011 the walls were made of concrete. This year plastic elements are also used. The pit stops take a bit of getting used to. Last year I had mixed feelings. On one hand I was the best Audi driver here and was awarded my first DTM trophy. On the other I had an accident on Sunday to conclude the event. All winners
2011 Edoardo Mortara (Audi), Bruno Spengler (Mercedes-Benz)

Data and facts

Track length 0.614 km

Location
Munich city center, Schwabing West quarter, 35 km south-west of the

DTM track record* Bruno Spengler (Mercedes-Benz), 16/07/2011, 53.603s (79.921 km/h) Fastest lap in 2011* Bruno Spengler (Mercedes-Benz), 53.603s (79.921 km/h) * 2011 track version

Franz-Josef Strau airport

Media contact
Olympiapark Mnchen GmbH Arno Hartung Postfach 40 13 05 D-80713 Mnchen Phone E-mail +49 89 30672020 hartung@ olympiapark-muenchen.de Internet www.olympiapark.de

227 6

98
81 2 85 110 3 2

2 174 3

Nrburgring (D)
Round 6 19/08/2012

127 3

101 2

km/h
74 83 2 2 240 6

Gear

Adrien Tambay: One of the key points is the first corner which is very technical. The last chicane is also important. Its crucial to have a good balance and excellent traction out of the slow corners in order to be able to overtake at the end of the long straight. I really like this track. In 2007, I competed in a single-seater series for young talents which was part of the support program for the Formula 1 Grand Prix and finished on the podium for the first time, which is why I have fond memories of the Nrburgring. Ive only ever raced with formula cars here before, now Im intrigued to see the track from a touring car. The biggest difference is certainly that I can now drive across the kerbs. The weather in the Eifel can change very quickly, which adds a little more spice to the exciting races. All winners since 2000

Data and facts

Track length Distance 3.629 km 49 laps = 177.821 km

Location
90 km south-west of Cologne, 60 km north-west of Koblenz

DTM track record in qualifying Gary Paffett (Mercedes-Benz), 06/08/05, 1m 23.161s (157.098 km/h) DTM track record in the race Bruno Spengler (Mercedes-Benz), 08/08/10, 1m 24.372s (154.843 km/h) Pole position in 2011 Mattias Ekstrm (Audi), 1m 32.066s (141.903 km/h) Fastest lap in 2011 David Coulthard (Mercedes-Benz), 1m 25.558s (152.696 km/h) Phone E-mail

Media contact
Pro Motion GmbH Michael Kramp Am Coloneum 4 D-50829 Kln +49 221 95743434 info@pro-motion-online.de

Internet www.nuerburgring.de

2000 Bernd Schneider (Mercedes-Benz), Bernd Schneider (Mercedes-Benz), Manuel Reuter (Opel), Manuel Reuter (Opel), 2001 Laurent Aiello (Abt-Audi), Laurent Aiello (Abt-Audi), 2002 Uwe Alzen (Mercedes-Benz), 2003 Christijan Albers (Mercedes-Benz), Laurent Aiello (Abt-Audi), 2004 Gary Paffett (Mercedes-Benz), 2005 Mattias Ekstrm (Audi), 2006 Bruno Spengler (Mercedes-Benz), 2007 Martin Tomczyk (Audi), 2008 Bernd Schneider (Mercedes-Benz), 2009 Martin Tomczyk (Audi), 2010 Bruno Spengler (Mercedes-Benz), 2011 Mattias Ekstrm (Audi)

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83

246 6

181 4

228 5

144 3

216 5

229 5

Zandvoort (NL)
191 5 215 5

90

2 170 3

km/h Gear
201 4

Round 7 26/08/2012

180 4

Mike Rockenfeller: The circuit is situated in a great place. Running through the dunes and close to the sea makes it unique. However, sand frequently collects alongside the ideal line; you shouldnt stray off line as you dont want to lose any grip. This is extremely important in qualifying. Zandvoort is one of the best tracks on the calendar for me: a traditional track with plenty of character, it is fast, has very few run-off areas and several blind corners. I particularly like the right-hand downhill section after the crest. There are several places to overtake at Zandvoort. You can really take advantage of mistakes the competition make here. Furthermore, the atmosphere among the many spectators is fantastic. Something thats quiet unique in Zandvoort is that fans can combine a trip to the beach with the DTM race. All winners since 2001

Data and facts

Track length Distance 4.307 km 41 laps = 176.587 km

Location
25 km west of Amsterdam (NL), near Haarlem

DTM track record in qualifying Mattias Ekstrm (Audi), 12/07/08, 1m 31.012s (170.364 km/h) DTM track record in the race Timo Scheider (Audi), 22/08/10, 1m 32.967s (166.782 km/h) Pole position in 2011 Bruno Spengler (Mercedes-Benz), 1m 31.805s (168.893 km/h) Fastest lap in 2011 Mike Rockenfeller (Audi), 1m 33.410s (165.991 km/h) Phone E-mail

Media contact
Rebocar Automotive Productions Ren de Boer Postfach 11 01 D-47612 Kevelaer +49 2832 971894 info@rebocar.com

Internet www.circuit-zandvoort.nl

2001 Uwe Alzen (Mercedes-Benz), 2002 Mattias Ekstrm (Abt-Audi), 2003 Christijan Albers (Mercedes-Benz), 2004 Mattias Ekstrm (Audi), 2005 Gary Paffett (Mercedes-Benz), 2006 Tom Kristensen (Audi), 2007 Martin Tomczyk (Audi), 2008 Mattias Ekstrm (Audi), 2009 Gary Paffett (Mercedes-Benz), 2010 Gary Paffett (Mercedes-Benz), 2011 Mike Rockenfeller (Audi)

223 6 155 4 140 3 140 3 181 4 172 4

210 5 170 5 190 4

100 2 128 3

132 3

Oschersleben (D)
Round 8 16/09/2012

175 4 175 5

126 2

217 6

km/h Gear

100 2

Timo Scheider: Oschersleben is a very special track for me. It has a mixture of fast and slow corners and is very selective. The track is not very wide; there are also several sections where you have to drive hard over the kerbs in a touring car. As a rule, overtaking is very difficult you have the opportunity in Turn 1 and in the final corner. Otherwise you only have a chance if the driver in front makes a mistake. It goes without saying therefore that qualifying is extremely important for us. The pit stops are just as important since the pit lane is extremely long. I have fond memories of Oschersleben as I celebrated my first DTM win here. The atmosphere is always great, you notice that there is very little motorsport in Northern Germany the fans and very interested and appreciative. All winners since 2000

Data and facts

Track length Distance 3.696 km 50 laps = 184.800 km

Location
30 km south-west of Magdeburg, 25 km south of motorway A2 Hanover to Berlin

DTM track record in qualifying Timo Scheider (Audi), 19/04/08, 1m 21.146s (163.971 km/h) DTM track record in the race Timo Scheider (Audi), 19/09/10, 1m 22.991s (160.326 km/h) Pole position in 2011 Miguel Molina (Audi), 1m 22.371s (161.533 km/h) Fastest lap in 2011 Mattias Ekstrm (Audi), 1m 38.830s (134.630 km/h)

Media contact
Motorsport Arena Oschersleben GmbH Marcel Orban Motopark Allee 2022 D-39387 Oschersleben Phone E-mail +49 3949 920525 presse@motorsportarena.com

Internet www.motorsportarena.com

2000 Manuel Reuter (Opel), Manuel Reuter (Opel), Uwe Alzen (Opel), Bernd Schneider (Mercedes-Benz), 2001 Marcel Fssler (Mercedes-Benz), 2004 Tom Kristensen (Audi), 2005 Gary Paffett (Mercedes-Benz), 2006 Tom Kristensen (Audi), 2007 Gary Paffett (Mercedes-Benz), 2008 Timo Scheider (Audi), 2009 Timo Scheider (Audi), 2010 Paul Di Resta (Mercedes-Benz), 2011 Mattias Ekstrm (Audi)

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The tracks
210 5 75 2 100 2 80 2

95 215 5

Valencia (E)
Round 9 30/09/2012
90 2

205 4

150 4

115 3

110 3 160 4 160

248 6

km/h Gear

Miguel Molina: As a driver the most noticeable feature is that the track runs anti-clockwise. The majority of race tracks run the opposite way round. Valencia has several very fast corners like corners 1 and 8. Overtaking is possible in the second and final corners. Special for Valencia is also that it is usually very hot; this affects the tires and the technology. Great demands are made of the drivers fitness here. I like Valencia: its my home DTM race. All my friends and many fans are here and there is a fantastic atmosphere. This is motivation enough for me.

Data and facts

Track length Distance 4.005 km 45 laps = 180.225 km

Location
Near Cheste on the A3 from Valencia to Madrid, 23 km west of Valencia

DTM track record in qualifying Mattias Ekstrm (Audi), 22/05/10, 1m 29.565s (160.978 km/h) DTM track record in the race Mattias Ekstrm (Audi), 23/05/10, 1m 30.971s (158.490 km/h) Pole position in 2011 Mattias Ekstrm (Audi), 1m 30.608s (159.125 km/h) Fastest lap in 2011 Timo Scheider (Audi), 1m 32.267s (156.264 km/h) Phone E-mail

Media contact
Circuit Ricardo Tormo Pablo Perna Autova A3 ValenciaMadrid Salida 334 E-46380 Cheste (Valencia) +34 96 2525220 pablo.pernia@circuitvalencia.com

Internet www.circuitvalencia.com

All winners since 2010

2010 Mattias Ekstrm (Audi), 2011 Mattias Ekstrm (Audi)

230 5 90 2

180 4 225 5 100 2 95 2 258 6

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Hockenheim (D)
Round 10 21/10/2012
135 3 215 5

210 5 150 3

km/h Gear

Mattias Ekstrm: The track is particularly interesting through its mix of corners. There are several very slow corners like corner 2 and the hairpin, but also very fast kinks like turn 1 or the entry into the Motodrom. I particularly like the layout since the track was modified ten years ago. In the Parabolika corner, which was added at that time, you can set-up yourself perfectly to overtake the car in front. Earlier we measured the gaps at Hockenheim in half-seconds. Over the course of the years they have reduced to just a tenth. And with the new car generation for 2012 I can guarantee that well have to look for the hundredths in order to make the difference. The flair at Hockenheim is particularly great. Many spectators visit the finale every year.

Data and facts

Track length Distance 4.574 km 38 laps = 173.812 km

Location
80 km south of Frankfurt, 120 km north-west of Stuttgart

DTM track record in qualifying Mattias Ekstrm (Audi), 25/10/08, 1m 32.244s (178.509 km/h) DTM track record in the race Paul Di Resta (Mercedes-Benz), 26/10/08, 1m 33.576s (175.968 km/h) Pole position in 2011 Miguel Molina (Audi), 1m 32.717s (177.598 km/h) Fastest lap in 2011 Jamie Green (Mercedes-Benz), 1m 34.114s (174.962 km/h) Phone E-mail

Media contact
ADAC Wrttemberg e.V. Reimund Elbe Am Neckartor 2 D-70190 Stuttgart +49 711 2800138 presse@wtb.adac.de

Internet www.hockenheimring.de

All winners since 2000 (final race)

2000 Uwe Alzen (Opel), Uwe Alzen (Opel), 2001 Bernd Maylnder (Mercedes-Benz), 2002 Bernd Schneider (Mercedes-Benz), 2003 Jean Alesi (Mercedes-Benz), 2004 Bernd Schneider (Mercedes-Benz), 2005 Bernd Schneider (Mercedes-Benz), 2006 Bruno Spengler (Mercedes-Benz), 2007 Jamie Green (Mercedes-Benz), 2008 Timo Scheider (Audi), 2009 Gary Paffett (Mercedes-Benz), 2010 Paul Di Resta (Mercedes-Benz), 2011 Jamie Green (Mercedes-Benz)

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Audi partners in the DTM

Partners in the DTM

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Other partners of Audi Sport

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www.tvmovie.de

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History: Audi in the DTM

Audis success story in the DTM

Rally cars, Pikes Peak hillclimb cars, US race cars, LeMans sportscars or touring cars: everywhere, where Audi competed, the drivers celebrated wins and championship titles in the sign of the four rings. Audi is involved as factory in motorsport for more than 30 years; the success story in the DTM began 22 years ago with the V8 quattro. Legendary V8 days Audi cleaned up big time with the large V8 quattro: the first two DTM championship titles went to Ingolstadt in 1990 and 1991 with Hans-Joachim Stuck and Frank Biela. The powerful 309 kW (420 hp) V8 engines and the four-wheel drive quattro was regarded as the combination to beat. The

Eight count: the DTM championship winning cars from 1990, 1991, 2002, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009 and 2011

The Audi A4 DTM has claimed

34 of Audis 61 race
victories in the DTM

limousine celebrated 19 race wins before Audi withdrew in1992. Intermezzo with the TT-R Following Audis temporary withdrawal the four rings were represented in the DTM between 2000 and 2003 by team Abt Sportsline. Laurent Aiello achieved the feat of winning the 2002 title for the private team. A4 DTM the most successful car of its era Audi fielded the A4 DTM since returning to the DTM in the 2004 season. It won the title five times in eight years and is, as a result, the most successful DTM touring car of this era. Mattias Ekstrm triumphed in 2004 and 2007,

How it all started: Audi claimed its first two DTM titles in 1990 and 1991 with the V8 quattro

Timo Scheider followed in 2008 and 2009. Audi was, as a consequence, the first manufacturer in the DTM to celebrate a hat-trick with three successive championships. Martin Tomczyk clinched another title in 2011 the first for a year-old car in DTM history.

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History: DTM statistics

DTM statistics 19842011

Victories
Mercedes-Benz Audi BMW Alfa Romeo Ford Opel Rover Volvo Chevrolet 164 61 49 41 29 20 6 5 1 Races 362 194 199 124 181 268 32 32 27

Pole positions
Mercedes-Benz Audi BMW Ford Alfa Romeo Opel Volvo Rover 115 64 30 21 19 7 7 4

Qualifyings 252 159 121 114 77 178 32 32

Fastets race laps

Mercedes-Benz BMW Audi Alfa Romeo Ford Opel Volvo Chevrolet Rover 161 63 53 47 21 18 7 4 2

Races 362 199 194 124 181 268 32 27 32

Seat fitting: Timo Scheider, DTM Champion in 2008 and 2009, in the V8 quattro with which Hans-Joachim Stuck took the first DTM title for Audi in 1990

DTM Champions
1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Volker Strycek (BMW) Per Stureson (Volvo) Kurt Thiim (Rover) Eric van de Poele (BMW) Klaus Ludwig (Ford) Roberto Ravaglia (BMW) Hans-Joachim Stuck (Audi) Frank Biela (Audi) Klaus Ludwig (Mercedes) Nicola Larini (Alfa Romeo) Klaus Ludwig (Mercedes) Bernd Schneider (Mercedes) Bernd Schneider (Mercedes) Bernd Schneider (Mercedes) Laurent Aiello (Abt-Audi) Bernd Schneider (Mercedes) Mattias Ekstrm (Audi) Gary Paffett (Mercedes) Bernd Schneider (Mercedes) Mattias Ekstrm (Audi) Timo Scheider (Audi) Timo Scheider (Audi) Paul Di Resta (Mercedes) Martin Tomczyk (Audi)

Other records
Events Races Tighest finish Biggest advantage Biggest success of one brand Longest winning streak of one brand 269 379 0.089s 51.96s Places 17 8 victories in a row

Title hat-trick: Audi won the DTM three times in succession in 2007, 2008 and 2009

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History: DTM statistics

Audi DTM statistics 19902011

Best Audi drivers in DTM
1990 1991 1992 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 Hans-Joachim Stuck (1st) Frank Biela (1st) Frank Biela (15th) Laurent Aiello (16th) Laurent Aiello (5th) Laurent Aiello (1st) Mattias Ekstrm (4th) Mattias Ekstrm (1st) Mattias Ekstrm (2nd) Tom Kristensen (3rd) Mattias Ekstrm (1st) Timo Scheider (1st) Timo Scheider (1st) Timo Scheider (4th) Martin Tomczyk (1st)

Most successful Audi drivers in DTM (victories)

Mattias Ekstrm Hans-Joachim Stuck Frank Biela Laurent Aiello Martin Tomczyk Timo Scheider Tom Kristensen Walter Rhrl Mike Rockenfeller 17 11 7 7 7 6 4 1 1

All Audi victories in DTM 1990 (Audi V8 quattro): 8/22*

Avus 1 Avus 2 Wunstorf 1 Wunstorf 2 Norisring 1 Nrburgring 6 Hockenheim 3 Hockenheim 4 Hans-Joachim Stuck Hans-Joachim Stuck Hans-Joachim Stuck Hans-Joachim Stuck Hans-Joachim Stuck Walter Rhrl Hans-Joachim Stuck Hans-Joachim Stuck

Mattias Ekstrm won by 42.167 seconds at Oschersleben in 2011 it was the most convincing victory since the DTM comeback in the year 2000

Mattias Ekstrm is the most successful Audi DTM driver

1991 (Audi V8 quattro): 10/24*

Avus 1 Avus 2 Norisring 2 Diepholz Singen 1 Singen 2 Hockenheim 3 Hockenheim 4 Donington 1 Donington 2 Hans-Joachim Stuck Frank Biela Hans-Joachim Stuck Hans-Joachim Stuck Frank Biela Hans-Joachim Stuck Frank Biela Frank Biela Frank Biela Frank Biela

2003 (Abt-Audi TT-R): 1/10*

Nrburgring 2 Laurent Aiello

2008 (Audi A4 DTM): 6/11*

Hockenheim 1 Oschersleben Mattias Ekstrm Timo Scheider Mattias Ekstrm Timo Scheider Mattias Ekstrm Timo Scheider

2004 (Audi A4 DTM): 5/11*

Adria Lausitzring Oschersleben Zandvoort Brno Mattias Ekstrm Mattias Ekstrm Tom Kristensen Mattias Ekstrm Mattias Ekstrm

Zandvoort Brands Hatch Le Mans Hockenheim 2

2009 (Audi A4 DTM): 4/10*

Hockenheim 1 Tom Kristensen Timo Scheider Martin Tomczyk Timo Scheider Oschersleben Nrburgring Barcelona

2005 (Audi A4 DTM): 3/11*

Brno Mattias Ekstrm Mattias Ekstrm Mattias Ekstrm Nrburgring Lausitzring

1992 (Audi V8 quattro): 1/12*

Nrburgring Frank Biela

2010 (Audi A4 DTM): 2/11* 2001 (Abt-Audi TT-R): 2/10*

Nrburgring 1 Nrburgring 2 Laurent Aiello Laurent Aiello

2006 (Audi A4 DTM): 4/10*

Oschersleben Brands Hatch Zandvoort Tom Kristensen Mattias Ekstrm Tom Kristensen Martin Tomczyk

Valencia Adria

Mattias Ekstrm Timo Scheider

2011 (Audi A4 DTM): 7/10*

Zandvoort Spielberg Mike Rockenfeller Martin Tomczyk Martin Tomczyk Mattias Ekstrm Martin Tomczyk Mattias Ekstrm Mattias Ekstrm

2002 (Abt-Audi TT-R): 5/10*

Hockenheim 1 Zolder Sachsenring Norisring Zandvoort Laurent Aiello Laurent Aiello Laurent Aiello Laurent Aiello Mattias Ekstrm

Barcelona

2007 (Audi A4 DTM): 3/10*

Hockenheim 1 Zandvoort Nrburgring Mattias Ekstrm Martin Tomczyk Martin Tomczyk

Lausitzring Nrburgring Brands Hatch Oschersleben Valencia

* Total number of races contested by Audi in that season

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Audi Communications Motorsport

The Audi Media Service at the DTM

The Audi Communications Motorsport team is present on location at all DTM events and provides journalists and photographers with a comprehensive media service. MediaInfo All press releases are available in the German and English languages, and in the corresponding national languages at the races at Zandvoort and Valencia. Media Database Photographs, sound bites, TV footage and all the information about Audis motorsport program can be found in our Media Database www.audi-motorsport.info for which you can accredit online. You can register for our press distribution list via the database. SMS service The latest practice and race results and also the most important breaking news can be received by SMS if required. You can subscribe to this service free of charge via the website www.audi-motorsport.info. Photographs and sound bites The latest photographs and archive material are available to download from the media database. Photographs are copyright-free for press purposes. In addition, sound bites of the Audi drivers and key personnel are also available to download. They are stored in radio quality in mp3-format. TV footage Communications representatives working in the audiovisual field can download TV footage via the media database. At the DTM events the latest video clips with sound are available to download. Facebook and Twitter You can find all the latest information about Audis DTM

So far, more than

9,000 users have already

registered to use the media database

involvement at www.facebook.com/AudiSport and on Twitter at @Audi__Sport. Interview requests If you wish to interview one of our factory drivers, Head of Audi Motorsport Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich or the team bosses please contact the Audi Communication Motorsport team (see contacts on page 66). We try to fulfill all interview requests. Telephone press conference Journalists have the opportunity to participate in a telephone press conference with Audi factory drivers and Head of Audi Motorsport Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich before every DTM event. The dates are announced at short notice. Team & Media Hospitality The Audi Team & Media Hospitality is the central hub in the paddock. Audi Communications Motorsport employees manning the counter will happily provide you with information. Please understand that access to the catering area is limited. Meet the Team Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich, all the Audi drivers and Team Bosses are available to give

interviews in the Team & Media Hospitality on Saturday after the qualifying and after the race on Sunday. All representatives of the media have free access to the Team & Media Hospitality during the media meetings. DTM Sweepstake Media representatives can place bets on the results of the DTM races and win attractive prizes. More information about this is available at the venue. Audi Sport App All the information about Audis motorsport program including all MediaInfo, sound bites and preview thumbnails of the press photographs are also available for the iPhone and Android smartphones. The App Audi Sport is available to download free of charge at iTunes and Google Play. Audi Express for iPad and Android tablets Since last season Audi Communications Motorsport offers an additional complementary information medium in the form of the digital Audi Express, which is published every Tuesday after a factory backed event, for the iPad and Android tablets.

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Audi Communications Motorsport

Your contacts

Jrgen Pippig Head of Audi Communications Motorsport juergen.pippig@audi.de

Daniel Schuster Communications DTM daniel2.schuster@audi.de

Petra Strack Communications Motorsport petra.strack@audi.de

Eva-Maria Veith Communications LMP eva-maria.veith@audi.de

Virginia Brusch Communications Customer racing virginia.brusch@audi.de

Additional contacts on site in DTM

Thomas Voigt MediaInfo

Julia Koop Team coordination Audi Sport Team Phoenix

Volker Paulun Team coordination Audi Sport Team Rosberg

Mark Schneider Team coordination Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline

Vorsprung durch Technik www.audi-motorsport.info

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