Volkswagen Motorsports Media Guide 2014

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Media Guide
2014
Motorsport Information
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Volkswagen Motorsport
Foreword Dr. Heinz-Jakob Neuer 04
Foreword Jost Capito 05
Programme 06
Concepts 10
Organisation 11

FIA World Rally Championship (WRC)
Commitment 13
Technology 16
Technical data 20
Drivers 21
Rallying history 39
Partners 42

Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup
Championship 43
Technology 46
Technical data 48
Regulations 49
Races 50
Statistics 52
Entry list 54
Race team 63
Partners 65

Formula 3
Commitment 66
Technology 68
Technical data 70
Regulations 71
History 72
Statistics 74

FIA Formula 3 European Championship
Championship 76
Entry list 79

British Formula 3 Championship
Championship 80
Entry list 83

ATS Formula 3 Cup
Championship 84
Entry list 86

ADAC Formula Masters
Championship 87
Technology 89
Technical data 90
Regulations 91
Entry list 92

Volkswagen Motorsport
international 93
on the World Wide Web 96
on social networks 97
for media 98
Contacts 99
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Race schedule
2014 Race schedule
FIA World Rally Championship (WRC)
14/0119/01 Rally Monte Carlo Asphalt/snow
05/0208/02 Rally Sweden Snow and ice
06/0309/03 Rally Mexico Gravel
03/0406/04 Rally Portugal Gravel
08/0511/05 Rally Argentina Gravel
05/0608/06 Rally Italy Gravel
26/0629/06 Rally Poland Gravel
31/0703/08 Rally Finland Gravel
22/0824/08 Rally Germany Asphalt
12/0914/09 Rally Australia Gravel
03/1005/10 Rally France Asphalt
24/1026/10 Rally Spain Gravel/asphalt
14/1116/11 Rally Great Britain Gravel
Scirocco R-Cup
02/0504/05 Hockenheim (D)
16/0518/05 Oschersleben (D)
27/0629/06 Norisring (D)
01/08 03/08 Spielberg (A)
15/0817/08 Nrburgring (D)
Formula 3
18/0419/04 Silverstone (GB)
04/0505/05 Rockingham (GB)
09/0511/05 Pau (F)
23/0525/05 Lausitzring (D)
24/0525/05 Silverstone (GB)
30/0501/06 Hungaroring (H)
06/0608/06 Spielberg (A)
20/0622/06 Spa-Francorchamps (B)
21/0622/06 Snetterton (GB)
27/0629/06 Norisring (D)
11/0713/07 Moskau (RUS)
16/0817/08 Thruxton (GB)
30/0831/08 Brands Hatch (GB)
13/0914/09 Donington Park (GB)
19/0921/09 Sachsenring (D)
10/1012/10 Imola (I)
ADAC Formula Masters
09/0511/05 Zandvoort (NL)
08/0810/08 Slovakia Ring (SK)
19/0921/09 Sachsenring (D)
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Volkswagen Motorsport Foreword
Dear Sir/Madam,
In motorsport, Volkswagen is synonymous with high performance, envi-
ronmentally-sound and efcient technology, and reliability. Our exten-
sive programme once again sees us committed to racing at the highest
level in 2014, as well as promoting junior and customer racing. Our
production and racing development departments work hand in hand.
This allows us to transfer our strengths from production to our racing
cars, whilst our customers also beneft from the experience gained on
the motorsport scene.
We were crowned World Rally Champion last season, thanks to a tech-
nically outstanding car and an extremely committed team. With a high-
ly-efcient and very powerful 1.6-litre turbo engine, the PoloRWRC
has taken on the role of the hunted in this years FIA World Rally
Championship. We have made a perfect start to our title defence and are also proud to have equalled
the record for the longest winning streak by one manufacturer in the WRC and after little over one
season.
The start of the circuit season sees us line up on asphalt too. The Scirocco R-Cup, with its natural gas
engine, demonstrates our vast expertise in environmentally-sound engines out on the racetrack. Our
newly developed racing engine is in action in the FIA Formula 3 European Championship and has
enjoyed immediate success. And we are also delighted to be able to support many young drivers
powered by Volkswagen in the British Formula 3 Championship, German ATS Formula 3 Cup and the
ADAC Formula Masters.

Yours sincerely,
Dr. Heinz-Jakob Neuer
Member of the Board of Management for the Volkswagen brand with responsibility for Development
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Volkswagen Motorsport Foreword
Dear Media Representative,
By the time the circuit racing season gets underway in May, Volkswa-
gen has already been hard at work on the motorsport scene. After win-
ning a hat-trick of titles in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC)
last year, we have set our sights on bringing all three World Champi-
onships trophies back to Wolfsburg again this season. However, it is a
well-known fact that defending a title is more difcult than winning it in
the frst place.
For this reason, we are remaining true to ourselves and putting our
faith in what made us so strong in 2013. The team spirit at Volkswagen
is unparalleled. Every single person does everything in their power to
ensure success. However, any team is only as strong as its biggest weak-
ness. Our team has hardly any weaknesses, and is still hungry for success.
As well as our commitment in the pinnacle of rallying, we will once again run a multi-faceted pro-
gramme on the racetracks of this world in 2014. One of the lynchpins of this programme is the
Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup: now in its ffth year, the series continues to implement its tried-and-
tested concept, which features environmentally-sound technology and the Push-to-pass system. And
Volkswagen is also providing production-based and thoroughbred racing engines in Formula 3 series.
Powered by Volkswagen is also a seal of quality in many international racing series and junior
classes.
Volkswagen is embarking on new adventures with Marklund Motorsport in the FIA World Rallycross
Championship, and Volkswagen of America together with Andretti Motorsport in Global Rallycross. The
Polo RX Supercar and Global Rallycross Beetle will be driven by proven and talented drivers giving
them every opportunity to challenge for victory in one of the most exciting forms of motorsport around.
This Media Guide provides you with detailed information on the various areas of our motorsport pro-
gramme. Our communication team, under the guidance of Andre Dietzel, is always more than happy to
answer any questions or queries you may have.
Jost Capito
Volkswagen Motorsport Director
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Volkswagen in
motorsport:
in action around the world
Volkswagen Motorsport Programme 06
Whether the World Rally Championship on four continents, national
one-make cups or the international promotion of junior drivers
Volkswagens commitment to motorsport is consistently based on
production-based technology, and technology based on production
vehicles. The close cooperation between production developers and
motorsport engineers ensures that both sides are able to beneft from
innovations: production technology proves itself in motorsport, while
racing know-how fnds its way into production development.
Volkswagen fnds itself in the role of the hunted in the FIA World Rally
Championship (WRC). Having won all the World Championship titles
on ofer in the Polo R WRCs debut year, the World Rally Car from
Wolfsburg is now the car that the teams from remaining three manu-
facturers are out to beat at events on four continents from the leg-
endary Monte and classics in Sweden, Portugal and Argentina, to
the Rally Australia and on gravel, asphalt, ice and snow. The goal is
clear for Volkswagen: to be crowned World Champion again.
Whether we are up against strong opponents at the highest techno-
logical and sporting level in the World Rally Championship or promot-
ing young drivers in one-make cups and entry-level, one-seater series
around the world, Volkswagen always uses production-based tech-
nology, said Volkswagen Motorsport Director Jost Capito. Part of the
philosophy of the Volkswagen brand involves demonstrating our engi-
neering achievements, not only with high-class commercial products
but also on the motorsport scene. Both sides production development
and the motorsport department beneft from the active transfer of
know-how between the two specialist departments.
Project title defence: the WRC
The torrid heat of South America on the one hand, icy Scandinavian
temperatures on the other the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC)
not only combines climatic extremes in one motorsport series, but also
features a diverse range of surfaces, which must be taken into con-
sideration when developing a car for the World Rally Championship.
The scope of surfaces encountered in the WRC ranges from gravel,
mud and shingle to ice and snow. Volkswagen is taking on this new
challenge with the Polo R WRC, which has been the subject of detailed
further developments, and a select squad of drivers. At the wheel of
Volkswagen Motorsport Programme 07 07
the World Rally Car from Wolfsburg with the World Champions num-
ber 1 are Sbastien Ogier/Julien Ingrassia (F/F), the number 2 car is
driven by Jari-Matti Latvala/Miikka Anttila (FIN/FIN) and the third car
number 9 by Andreas Mikkelsen/Mikko Markkula (N/FIN).
Typical Volkswagen: the Scirocco R-Cup
Now in its ffth year, the Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup provides young
touring car drivers with driving, tactical and technical training, and
allows them to go head to head with experienced pros. A host of other
ideas make the series an innovative force among national and interna-
tional one-make cups.
Made in Wolfsburg: when the Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup was held
for the frst time in 2010, it combined numerous fundamentally new
ideas. Thanks to its natural gas engine, it signifcantly reduces the
amount of CO
2
emissions involved a unique feature in a motorsport
environment. Innovative concepts like the Push-to-Pass system, which,
at the push of a button, allows the driver to briefy call upon an extra
50 hp of power, result in exciting battles and a tactical element previ-
ously absent from one-make cups.
The Junior and Pro classes also ensure the feld is both varied and
high-class. The Legend Cup will no longer be held in 2014. Instead,
high-class guest starters will line up at the seasons nine races, which
are held over the course of six events.
XXL action: Volkswagen in Rallycross
In 2014, Volkswagen will start in two internationally renowned Ral-
lycross championships. The Polo will appear in the FIA World Rally-
cross Championship. Marklund Motorsport has developed the Polo
RX Supercar for the 2014 season. The 560-hp (412 kW) Rallycross
Polos will be driven by Toomas Topi Heikkinen, the 2013 Global
Rallycross champion, and Swedens Anton Marklund. In cooperation
with Volkswagen of America, Andretti Autosport will line up in the
Global Rallycross series with a Beetle. And they do so with a strong
driver line-up: Tanner Foust and Scott Speed will be at the wheel of the
Global Rallycross Beetle, which also generates 560 hp.
Formula 3: catalyst for big careers
Motorsport legends, such as Michael Schumacher, Tom Kristensen
and Bernd Schneider all took the frst steps towards their careers in
Formula One, Le Mans and the DTM in Formula 3 and powered by
Volkswagen at that. The career catalyst from Wolfsburg is still in great
demand in 2014: Volkswagen continues to act as engine supplier to
the worlds most important single-seater junior series with a newly
developed, thoroughbred 2-litre racing engine.
In 2014, Volkswagen engines will be used by numerous teams in the
FIA Formula 3 European Championship, the British Formula 3 Cham-
pionship and the German Formula 3 Cup. Volkswagen also plays a
crucial role at Formula 3 Grands Prix: Antnio Flix da Costa secured
Volkswagens eighth victory in the unofcial Formula 3 World Cham-
pionship at the fnal race of the season in Macau in 2012 no other
manufacturer has enjoyed greater success there. In 2013 the young
Portuguese driver fnished runner-up.
Between 1982 and 1991, and after its return as engine supplier in
2007, Volkswagen has claimed over 60 international titles in
Formula 3 championships. In 2013, Marvin Kirchhfer won the ATS
Formula 3 Cup to add another championship to the list of triumphs,
while Jordan King also won the British Formula 3 Championship.
Powered by Volkswagen: the ADAC Formula Masters
For many young drivers, it is the frst step towards higher single-seater
classes after karting: the ADAC Formula Masters. A 1.4-litre engine,
consistently modifed in line with the demands of motorsport and
powered by Volkswagen is the power source for the standard,
single-seater cars used in the ADAC Formula Masters. The car
responds well with virtually no modifcations, allowing the youngsters
to concentrate fully on the most important thing: racing.
Volkswagen models for the basis for championships around the world
A global idea for national championships. Whether in the Polo cups
in India and South Africa, the Scirocco R-Cup China, the Volkswagen
Castrol-Cup Poland with the Golf, or Formula Volkswagen in South
Africa: what combines Volkswagens global involvement on the motor-
sport scene is its commitment to production-based technology.
Volkswagen Motorsport Concepts
Volkswagen Polo R WRC
Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup
Dallara F312 Volkswagen
Power output 232 kW (315 hp)
Displacement 1,600 cc
Power-to-weight-ratio 3.8 kg/hp
Torque Approx. 425 Nm at 5,000 rpm
0100 km/h in 3.9 s
Power transmission 4-wheel drive
Fuel Super Plus
Length/width/height 3,976/1,820/1,356 mm
Power output 173 + 37 kW (235 + 50 hp)
Power-to-weight-ratio 4,4 kg/PS
0100 km/h in 6.2 s
Power transmission Front-wheel drive
Fuel Max. 22 kg natural gas
Power-to-weight-ratio 2,4 kg/hp
0100 km/h in 3.2 s
Power transmission Rear-wheel drive
Fuel Super Plus
Length/width/height 4,351/1,845/945 mm
Concept comparison of the Volkswagen cars
ADAC Formel Masters powered by Volkswagen
Power-to-weight-ratio 3.9 kg/hp
0100 km/h in 3,9 Sek.
Power transmission Rear-wheel drive
Fuel Super Plus
Length/width/height 4,239/1,795/977 mm
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Whos who in the Volkswagen team
Jost Capito
Motorsport Director
Dr. Donatus Wichelhaus
Head of Engine Development
Timo Witt
Chief Operating Ofcer
Willy Rampf
Technical Director
Sven Smeets
WRC Team Manager
Franois-Xavier Demaison
Technical Project Manager WRC
Kirsten Zimmermann
Commercial Manager
Eduard Weidl
Manager Customer racing/
special projects
Volkswagen Motorsport Organisation 11 11
Stefan Moser
Coordinator Motorsport Communication
Volkswagen Group
Florian Pauleit
Project Manager Scirocco R-Cup
Hans Top
Technical Race Manager
Scirocco R-Cup (ABT)
Andre Dietzel
Head of Communications
Ingo Roersch
Communications
Volkswagen Motorsport Organisation 12 12
The Project:
Title defence
FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Commitment 13
FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Commitment
On gravel, asphalt, ice and snow from January to November,
Volkswagen line up for the project title defence in the FIA World Rally
Championship (WRC). Last years World Champions in Driver and
Co-Driver classifcations, Sbastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia (F/F),
together with team-mates Jari-Matti Latvala/Miikka Anttila (FIN/
FIN), are also the team to beat in the Manufacturers Championship,
in which they can count on support from Andreas Mikkelsen/Mikko
Markkula (N/FIN).
We line up with the number 1 on a Polo R WRC this season, said
Volkswagen Motorsport Director Jost Capito. That honour is reserved
for the World Champion, and is something we are very proud of. How-
ever, that does not mean that we will be presumptuous or complacent
at the rallies. We approach the task in hand with the greatest respect,
maximum concentration and absolute commitment. It is easier to win
a World Championship title than it is to successfully defend it. But pre-
cisely that is our goal. Each rally will give us an indication of how we
compare to the new and new-look opposition. We are looking forward
to it.
Tried-and-tested team vs. new challengers
Three Polo R WRCs and a proven sextet: Volkswagen lines up in the
2014 WRC with an unchanged team of Sbastien Ogier/Julien Ingras-
sia, Jari-Matti Latvala/Miikka Anttila and Andreas Mikkelsen/Mikko
Markkula. It will, however face a new opponent and some old foes
who have rung the changes: Kris Meeke and Mads stberg will drive
for Citron, who have won the Manufacturers World Championship
on eight occasions, including fve titles in a row. Among those racing
for M-Sport are Mikko Hirvonen and former Formula One driver Rob-
ert Kubica. Hyundai returns to the World Rally Championship as a
manufacturer in 2014, and lines up with last years runner-up Thierry
Neuville as its number one driver.
Tried-and-tested calendar, plus new territory for the WRC
The World Rally Championship will visit 13 countries on four conti-
nents in 2014. On the agenda: a dozen tried-and-tested venues that
graced the calendar in 2013, and one newcomer instead of the Rally
Greece, the WRC circus takes its battle for World Championship points
to Poland. The season kicked of with a genuine classic the iconic
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FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Commitment
Rally Monte Carlo. This was followed in Europe by the Rallies in Swe-
den and Portugal, as well as events in Italy, Finland, Germany, France,
Spain and Great Britain over the course of the season. The teams also
travel to Mexico in North America and Argentina in South America.
Another real highlight comes at the Rally Australia on the ffth conti-
nent.
Tried-and-tested format, new rules
A tried-and-tested format with new rules the 2014 World Rally
Championship sees the introduction of a number of new features for
fans and competitors alike. The hitherto existing qualifying at gravel
rallies has been scrapped. Instead, the cars will start according to the
standings in the World Championship on day one, with the overall
leader frst onto the route. Detailed amendments have also been made
to the rules, which allow competitors to return to action after a retire-
ment under Rally-2 regulations. The itineraries of each round of the
World Championship are to be standardised over the course of the
season. In the future, rallies will open with the starting ceremony on the
Thursday and fnish with the fnal special stage around midday on the
Sunday. The fnal stage will also always form the Power Stage, which is
broadcast live on TV, and on which bonus points are up for grabs for
the three fastest drivers.
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A love of detail,
in 3,300 parts
FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Technology 16
FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Technology
Steel, aluminium and carbon in its most efcient form the Volkswa-
gen Polo R WRC for the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC). The
3,000 individual parts that make up the chassis, together with the
engines 300 components, have been cleverly thought through on sev-
eral technological levels. A combination of absolute reliability, consist-
ent lightweight construction, outstanding ease of service, and impres-
sive performance was instrumental in the 315-hp (232 kW) World
Rally Car from Wolfsburg winning all three World Championship titles
on its debut in 2013. With this years mission to defend the hat-trick
of titles, the new Polo R WRC features a number of detailed improve-
ments in 2014. The four-wheel drive powerhouse will once again have
to prove itself in the face of a wide range of adversities.
A car for all conditions
a diverse range of challenges
Flat-out and close to the road on smooth tarmac one minute, drifting
sideways over ice and snow the next, and bounding over raw gravel
shortly after not to mention scorching heat here and freezing cold
there. No other top motorsport championship ofers such a vast range
of climatic conditions and surfaces. Whether being fung round tight
hairpins on one of the many snake-like stages or subjected to a stress
test on full-throttle sections with jumps of up to 60 metres a World
Rally Car must be able to master any terrain. The fundamental desire
to get from A to B as quickly as physically possible is in its DNA.
Made possible by clever solutions
The details behind the performance
Volkswagens World Rally Car is based on the road-going model and
namesake of the Polo R WRC. The homologated model provides the
basis for the body shell, which the regulations stipulate must not be
altered for use in the WRC. The bonnet and tailgate also come from
the production model, with the only modifcation being the striking air
inlet holes, which are assembled subsequently. The Polo R WRC for the
World Rally Championship, whose body shell rolls of the assembly
line at the Volkswagen plant in Pamplona, has also been broadened
to the maximum 1,820 millimetres permitted by the WRC regulations.
From an aerodynamic point of view, wider fenders, the expansive rear
wing, front and rear skirts, and a partially encased undercarriage
ensure the best possible airfow around the car.
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Permanent four-wheel drive uses mechanical multi-disc, self-locking
diferential on the front and rear axle to convert the World Rally Cars
315 hp into drive. Perfect contact with the road is not only ensured by
the Michelin tyres 18-inch for asphalt and 15-inch for gravel, ice
and snow but also by the sophisticated independent suspension. For
example, the ZF damper and spring units are key to the perfect set-up
of the chassis. In combination with the maps for the traction and com-
pression phases, the engineers can then, in theory, select from 92,160
diferent set-up variants.
Under the bonnet, a 1.6-litre straight-four turbo engine, in line with
the Global Race Engine Concept, generates 315 hp, which is ef-
ciently limited in accordance with regulations by an air restrictor.
The straight-four engine with turbocharger and intercooling inhales
its air through an opening of just 33 millimetres. This would be com-
parable to a top athlete running the 100 metres whilst breathing
through a snorkel. And yet it still manages to achieve impressive
fgures: the 315 hp (232 kW) are achieved at 6,250 rpm, with the
maximum torque of 425 Nm at 5,000 rpm. A sophisticated anti-lag
system minimises the so-called turbo lag at low engine speeds, and
produces the distinctive staccato crack, which can be heard for miles
around. The Polo R WRC accelerates from nought to 100 km/h in
3.9 seconds. Depending on the transmission ratio, the top speed is
around 200 km/h.
Fit to go in a matter of minutes
the service-friendly Polo R WRC
The engineers and technicians in the World Rally Championship have
only a very limited amount of time to repair and maintain the World
Rally Cars. As a rule, a normal rally day includes a 15-minute ser-
vice in the morning, a 30-minute service at midday, and a 45-minute
service in the evening. When it comes to ensuring the rally cars are
sent back out on their journey in the best possible condition, despite
the enormous stresses and strains they are subjected to on the spe-
cial stages, every second counts. As well as the well-oiled Volkswa-
gen team, Sbastien Ogier, Jari-Matti Latvala and Andreas Mikkels-
ens technicians can also count on the service-friendly design of the
PoloRWRC. It takes less than 60 seconds to change the wheels, while
the gearbox can be replaced in under twelve minutes.
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In order to guarantee seamless and perfectly coordinated services,
Volkswagen turned to the experience of its mechanics when develop-
ing the Polo R WRC as well as the performance and durability of the
individual components, this is an extremely important criterion when it
comes to efciency.
Modifed for absolute reliability
New details for 2014
The Polo R WRC was the subject of detailed improvements ahead of
the 13 rallies that make up the 2014 season. In making these modi-
fcations, the Volkswagen engineers were subject to very strict restric-
tions. The manufacturers involved in the 2013 World Rally Champi-
onship had agreed not to homologate any new World Rally Cars for
the 2014 season. That left Volkswagen with very little room to play
with within the regulations. This game played under strict rules did, for
example, allow changes to some components to be made on a quar-
terly or free basis. In 2014, newly developed ZF dampers will be in
use. Furthermore, Volkswagen was allowed to play ten so-called Jok-
ers, which allow a manufacturer to modify the components in question
so that they difer to the specifcations in the homologation documents.
The Jokers were played mainly to further improve the durability of
the Polo R WRC. The World Rally Car from Wolfsburg proved itself to
be hugely reliable in 2013. Over the course of the entire season, the
Volkswagen engineers registered not a single retirement due to a tech-
nical fault. The use of the Jokers is aimed at reducing the number of
retirements caused by aggressive driving for example, by ftting rein-
forced chassis components.
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FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Technical data
Engine
Type Straight-four engine with turbocharger and intercooling, transversally
mounted in front of the front axle
Power output 232 kW (315 hp) at 6,250 rpm
Torque 425 Nm at 5,000 rpm
Air restrictor 33 mm (FIA regulation)
Engine control unit Bosch
Power transmission
Gearbox Sequential, six-speed racing gear box, transversally mounted
Final drive Permanent four-wheel drive with fxed drive between the front and rear
axles, multi-plate limited-slip diferentials, front and rear
Clutch Hydraulically actuated double-disk sintered metal clutch from ZF
Chassis/suspension
Front/rear McPherson struts, dampers from ZF
Suspension travel Approx. 180 mm on tarmac, approx. 275 mm on gravel
Steering Servo-assisted rack and pinion steering
Braking system Ventilated disc brakes
(front 355 mm on tarmac; front and rear 300 mm on gravel)
aluminium brake callipers (four callipers, front and rear)
Wheels Size 8 x 18 inch for tarmac, 7 x 15 inch for gravel
Tyres Michelin competition tyres
Chassis/bodywork
Build FIA-conformant reinforced steel body
Dimensions and weight
Track width 1,610 mm
Wheelbase 2,480 mm
Minimum weight 1,200 kg
Performance
Acceleration 0100 km/h in approx. 3.9 seconds
Top speed Up to approx. 200 km/h (depending on gear ratio)
Vokswagen Polo R WRC Technical data
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Sbastien Ogier
FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Drivers 21
FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Drivers
Sbastien Ogier
The Frenchman was something of a late-starter in rally terms, only
joining the sport at the age of 22 and that despite the iconic Rally
Monte Carlo traditionally running through his home town of Gap in
the French Maritime Alps. However, when Sbastien Ogier made his
frst appearance in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) just
two years after his frst rally, he did not need much time to adapt. He
immediately scored a World Championship point on his debut in Mex-
ico in an S1600 car. However, the dominance he showed in winning
the Junior World Rally Championship (JWRC) in the same year was
only the start of a spectacular rise in the World Rally Championship, in
which Ogier already had seven race wins to his name before starting
with the Polo R WRC in 2013.
Prior to his frst complete World Championship season in Citrons jun-
ior team in 2009, he made a guest start in the Intercontinental Rally
Challenge (IRC) at his home event, the Monte and won at the frst
attempt. The following year, Ogier claimed his frst World Champion-
ship victory at the Rally Portugal, and was soon promoted to the French
works team as a result. Ogier quickly established himself as world
champion Sbastien Loebs biggest rival and pushed his compatriot all
the way in the race for the Drivers Championship. Despite fve wins
the same number as Loeb and a further two podiums, Ogier ulti-
mately had to settle for third place overall. One nice consolation was
his victory at the Race of Champions at the end of the year, which he
contested as a Volkswagen works driver.
The biggest success of his career came in 2013: driving for Volkswa-
gen, Ogier and co-driver Julien Ingrassia were crowned World Rally
Champions for the frst time on the back of nine race wins. And to cap
it all, the title came in the debut season for the Polo R WRC, which he
helped to develop.
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Personal data
Date of birth 17 December 1983
Place of birth Gap (F)
Residence St. Gallen (CH)
Marital status Single
Hobbies Sport, skiing
Sporting highlights
2005 1st in FFSAs talent-spotting competition Rallye Jeunes
2007 1st in Peugeot 206 Cup in France
2008 1st in FIA Junior World Rally Championship (JWRC, Citron)
2009 8th in FIA World Rally Championship (WRC, Citron)
1st at Rally Monte Carlo (IRC, Peugeot)
2010 4th in FIA World Rally Championship, two wins (WRC, Citron)
2011 3rd in FIA World Rally Championship, fve wins (WRC, Citron)
1st in Race of Champions
2012 10th in FIA World Rally Championship (WRC, koda), with S2000 car
2013 1st in FIA World Rally Championship, nine wins (WRC, Volkswagen)
#1
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Julien Ingrassia
Julien Ingrassia
Just like his driver Sbastien Ogier, Julien Ingrassias career to date has
seen him rise dramatically through the ranks of his sport. No wonder:
after all, the two Frenchmen frst joined forces early on in their careers
when they won a one-make cup in France. What follows is a modern
rallying fairy tale: victory in the 2008 FIA Junior World Rally Champi-
onship (JWRC), frst outing in a World Rally car, frst stage win in the
World Championship and all that in the same year.
Ingrassias progress as Ogiers co-driver continued at speed. In Janu-
ary 2009 the pair won the iconic Rally Monte Carlo at the frst attempt,
and then caused a stir in the World Rally Championship whilst driving
for Citron. One year later they won their frst World Championship
rally together in Portugal, after which they were promoted into the
French manufacturers works team. There too they performed superbly,
fnishing second and frst in their frst two starts as works drivers, out-
performing their team-mate Sbastien Loeb on both occasions.
In 2011, Ingrassia and Ogier won a further fve World Championship
rallies and were in with a shout of winning the Drivers title right down
to the fnal race. The pair then both switched to Volkswagen Motor-
sport, where they started work on the development of the Polo R WRC,
with which they promptly won the titles in the Drivers, Co-Drivers and
Manufacturers Championships at the frst attempt.
Before starting out on a professional rallying career, Ingrassia com-
pleted an economics degree in 2002 and went on to work in the auto-
motive and drinks industry. He enjoys spending his free time on the
coast when not trying his hand behind the wheel of a rally car.
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Personal data
Date of birth 26 November 1979
Place of birth Aix-en-Provence (F)
Residence Geneva (CH)
Hobbies Mountain biking, walking
Sporting highlights
2007 1st in Peugeot 206 Cup in France with Sbastien Ogier
2008 1st in FIA Junior World Rally Championship with Sbastien Ogier (JWRC, Citron)
2009 8th in FIA World Rally Championship with Sbastien Ogier (WRC, Citron)
1st at Rally Monte Carlo with Sbastien Ogier (IRC, Peugeot)
2010 3rd in FIA World Rally Championship, two wins, with Sbastien Ogier (WRC, Citron)
2011 3rd in FIA World Rally Championship, fve wins, with Sbastien Ogier (WRC, Citron)
2012 10th in FIA World Rally Championship with Sbastien Ogier (WRC, koda), with S2000 car
2013 1st in FIA World Rally Championship, nine wins, with Sbastien Ogier (WRC, Volkswagen)
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Jari-Matti Latvala
Jari-Matti Latvala

Even before his birth, there was a very good chance that Jari-Matti
Latvala would become a professional rally driver. His father, Jari,
had been racing in rallies since 1981, during which time the Latvalas
became a true rally family. Jari-Matti was still mastering the art of
walking when he completed his frst laps in a go-kart at the age of just
four. When he was eight, his father gave him his frst rally car. By ten,
Jari-Matti was practicing rally driving on frozen lakes in Finland.
Jari-Matti Latvala took his frst steps in professional rallying before
he even came of age, making his World Rally Championship debut
in Great Britain in 2002. He then spent four years gaining valuable
experience with diferent cars in various teams, before contesting his
frst full World Championship season for Stobart-Ford in 2007. Latvala
regularly fnished in the points, with the icing on the cake coming at
the Rally Ireland, where he came home in third place. Promoted to a
Ford works driver the following year, Latvala and his co-driver Miikka
Anttila claimed their frst win at a WRC event at the Rally Sweden. At
the age of just 22, this made Latvala the youngest winner in the history
of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) a record that still stands
today. Since then, Latvala has won at least one World Championship
rally every season. He has also fnished in the top four of the overall
standings for the last six years.
In his free time, Latvala likes to relax by playing a lot of sport. This
allows him to fnd a balance between relaxation and the demanding
and sometimes hectic life of a rally driver. He is not one for lounging
around, although he does prefer to sit about sweating during the sum-
mer months in a sauna, preferably at a lake in his home country of
Finland.
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Personal data
Date of birth 03 April 1985
Place of birth Tys (FIN)
Residence Tuuri (FIN)
Hobbies Cross-country skiing, historic rallies, running
Sporting highlights
2007 8th in FIA World Rally Championship (WRC, Ford)
2008 4th in FIA World Rally Championship, one win (WRC, Ford)
2010 2nd in FIA World Rally Championship, two wins (WRC, Ford)
2012 3rd in FIA World Rally Championship, two wins (WRC, Ford)
2013 3rd in FIA World Rally Championship, one win (WRC, Volkswagen)
#2
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Miikka Anttila
Miikka Anttila
They have been through many highs and lows together: Miikka Anttila
and Jari-Matti Latvala are a well-oiled team in the rally cockpit and
can always depend on each other 100 per cent. The bond between
the two Finns is so deep that Anttila even missed the birth of his second
child in 2011, as he was at the Rally Spain with Latvala.
From the mid-1990s until Anttila established himself as the man at Lat-
valas side in 2003, he had sat in the passenger seat as the co-driver
to many a Finnish rally driver. The fact that Anttila ever became a
co-driver in the sport of rallying is down to a complete coincidence. An
automotive engineering student that time, a neighbour invited him to
help prepare a rally car in Finland in 1993. However, Anttila was more
interested in the job of co-driver, and in 1995 he replied to an adver-
tisement placed in a newspaper by the Finnish Motorsport Federation
for a place on a training course for co-drivers successfully, of course.
Anttilas move to Volkswagen Motorsport in 2013 sees him return to
the manufacturer, with whom he celebrated his frst success at the
start of his rally career. Together with Mikko Hirvonen he won the F2
category of the 2002 Finnish Rally Championship in a Golf kit car. He
has also been loyal to Volkswagen in his private life for many years:
during his free time, he works passionately on his classic Golf GTI.
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Personal data
Date of birth 10 September 1972
Place of birth Janakkala (FIN)
Residence Lempl (FIN)
Marital status Girlfriend Marita, two children
Hobbies Skiing, mountain biking, classic cars
Sporting highlights
2002 1st in Finnish Rally Championship with Mikko Hirvonen (F2 group, Volkswagen Golf kit car)
2007 8th in FIA World Rally Championship with Jari-Matti Latvala (WRC, Ford)
2008 4th in FIA World Rally Championship, one win, with Jari-Matti Latvala (WRC, Ford)
2010 2nd in FIA World Rally Championship, two wins, with Jari-Matti Latvala (WRC, Ford)
2012 3rd in FIA World Rally Championship, two wins, with Jari-Matti Latvala (WRC, Ford)
2013 3rd in FIA World Rally Championship, one win, with Jari-Matti Latvala (WRC, Volkswagen)
#2
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Andreas Mikkelsen
Andreas Mikkelsen
Andreas Mikkelsen is a true all-rounder. With his heart initially set on
a career as a professional skier, he was called up for the Norwegian
junior team at the age of twelve a feat he also achieved on the moto-
cross scene. However, a knee injury brought his promising downhill
skiing career to a premature end, prompting Mikkelsen to switch to ral-
lying when he was 16.
The Norwegian moved to Great Britain in 2006, in order to be able to
take his driving test at the age of 17. He passed his test just a few days
after his 17th birthday and promptly lined up at the Quinton Stages
Rally which he won to become the youngest winner in the history of
the British rally. He made his debut in the FIA World Rally Champion-
ship (WRC) in the same year, and went on to fnish in the top ten at
three of the eight World Championship events he entered in 2007.
Fifth place at the 2008 Rally Sweden when just 17 years and 233 days
old earned him a place in the rallying history.
In the same year, Mikkelsen worked with two-time World Rally Cham-
pion Marcus Grnholm to improve his driving style. This proved to be
a successful move: after claiming frst place in the 2009 Norwegian
Rally Championship, Mikkelsen burst onto the international stage when
he won the 2011 Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC) at the wheel of
a koda Fabia Super 2000. As well as successfully defending his IRC
title, he also contested eight rounds of the World Championship for
Volkswagen Motorsport in a koda Super 2000 in 2012. Mikkelsen
lined up at nine rounds of the 2013 World Rally Championship with
the Polo R WRC.
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Personal data
Date of birth 22 June 1989
Place of birth Oslo (N)
Residence Monaco (MC)
Hobbies Motocross, fshing, cycling
Sporting highlights
2009 1st in Norwegian Rally Championship (Group N, Subaru)
2010 7th in Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC, Ford)
2011 1st in Intercontinental Rally Challenge, two wins (IRC, koda)
2012 1st in Intercontinental Rally Challenge, two wins (IRC, koda)
14th in FIA World Rally Championship (WRC, koda), with S2000 car
2013 10th in FIA World Rally Championship (WRC, Volkswagen)
#9
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Mikko Markkula
Mikko Markkula
Everyone always has room for improvement that is what drives me
on, says Mikko Markkula. A glance at the Finns successful record
shows that he backs up his words with actions. Before he took part in
his frst rally in 2000, he had already completed fve years of inten-
sive training at the side of Finnish drivers and co-drivers, such as Risto
Mannisenmki and Timo Rautiainen.
Having gained national recognition through success including second
place in the 2002 Finnish Rally Championship as Jarkko Miettinens
co-driver, Markkula began making a name for himself on the interna-
tional scene alongside compatriot Juho Hnninen in 2007. The duo
made its breakthrough after switching to koda Motorsport: the frst
race win in the Intercontinental Rally Championship (IRC) in 2009
was followed one year later by the title. For the last two years, Mark-
kula has narrowly missed out on the IRC Title, fnishing just behind a
fellow koda driver on both occasions: Andreas Mikkelsen the man
for whom he has been reading the pace notes at Volkswagen Mot-
orsport since 2013. Markkula had a taste of things to come with the
PoloRWRC in 2011, when he was involved in testing with his driver at
the time Juho Hnninen.
Markkula spends his free time on motorcycles or playing football with
friends.
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Personal data
Date of birth 03 January 1981
Place of birth Hameenlinna (FIN)
Residence Helsinki (FIN)
Marital status Single, two children
Hobbies Football, skiing, motorcycles
Sporting highlights
2002 2nd in Finnish Rally Championship with Jarkko Miettinen (Group N, Mitsubishi)
2007 5th in FIA Production Car World Rally Championship with Juho Hnninen (PWRC, Mitsubishi)
2008 2nd in FIA Production Car World Rally Championship, three wins, with Juho Hnninen
(PWRC, Mitsubishi)
2009 6th in Intercontinental Rally Challenge, one win, with Juho Hnninen (IRC, koda)
2010 1st in Intercontinental Rally Challenge, three wins, with Juho Hnninen (IRC, koda)
2011 1st in FIA Super 2000 World Rally Championship, four wins, with Juho Hnninen (SWRC, koda)
3rd in Intercontinental Rally Challenge, three wins, with Juho Hnninen (IRC, koda)
2012 3rd in Intercontinental Rally Challenge, two wins, with Juho Hnninen (IRC, koda)
2013 10th in FIA World Rally Championship, with Andreas Mikkelsen (WRC, Volkswagen)
#9
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A success story:
Volkswagen in rallying
Rallying history 39
Rallying history
From zero to World Rally Champion: Volkswagen celebrated the
greatest success in the brands motorsport history in the 2013 FIA
World Rally Championship (WRC). In the manufacturers debut sea-
son, all three titles in the Drivers, Co-Drivers and Manufacturers
Championships went to Wolfsburg. The motorsport fairy tale was no
fuke. In competing in the WRC, Volkswagen is adding another chap-
ter to its successful history in rallying. It was back in the 1970s when
Volkswagen began developing rally cars based on the frst generation
of Golfs, and it was not long before the manufacturer had its hands
on its frst national rally titles, such as the one in Germany. The brand
celebrated its international breakthrough with the second generation
of its bestseller: Kenneth Eriksson/Peter Diekmann (S/D) won the title
in the newly created Group A World Championship at the wheel of
a Golf GTI 16V in 1986. The media attention repeatedly focussed
on David in the 200-hp Golf taking on the mighty Goliaths of
the Group B class, with their 500-hp plus proto types. World Cham-
pion Volkswagen played a pioneering role with its production-based
Golf GTI 16V: Group A became the new pinnacle of the World Rally
Championship in 1987, when the unreserved and cost-intensive
Group B was abolished. Eriksson/Diekmann won the Rally Ivory Coast
that year, while their fellow Volkswagen pairing of Erwin Weber/Mat-
thias Feltz (D/D) also in a Golf GTI 16V also caught the eye with
two podium fnishes in Argentina and the Ivory Coast.
In 1989, Stig Blomqvist/Bjrn Cederberg (S/S) claimed another
podium fnish in the Golf GTI 16V at what was at the time by far the
longest and most demanding event on the World Championship cal-
endar the iconic Safari Rally. One year later, the pairing of Weber/
Feltz was back on the podium having fnished third at the challenging
Rally New Zealand in a Golf Rally G60.
Title hat-trick: the Volkswagen era at the Dakar Rally
Volkswagen enjoyed its greatest successes in motorsport after the
turn of the millennium. The manufacturers most recent motorsport
history is dominated by the era of Volkswagen on the marathon rally
scene. From 2003 onward, Volkswagen concentrated the works side
of its activities on outings at desert rallies. In 2009, 2010 and 2011
Volkswagen completes an impressive hat-trick of titles at the Dakar
Rally.
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Rallying history
Cross country rallying
Important wins
1980 Dakar Rally Freddy Kottulinsky/Gerd Lfelmann (S/D) Volkswagen Iltis
2009 Dakar Rally Giniel de Villiers/Dirk von Zitzewitz (ZA/D) Volkswagen Race Touareg 2
2010 Dakar Rally Carlos Sainz/Lucas Cruz (E/E) Volkswagen Race Touareg 2
2011 Dakar Rally Nasser Al-Attiyah/Timo Gottschalk (Q/D) Volkswagen Race Touareg 3
Championships wins
2005 FIA Marathon Weltcup Bruno Saby (F) Volkswagen Race Touareg
2007 FIA Marathon Weltcup Carlos Sainz (E) Volkswagen Race Touareg 2
World Rally Championship
Championships wins
1986 Kenneth Eriksson (S) 1st place Group A WRC Volkswagen Golf II GTI 16V
1987 Kenneth Eriksson (S) 1st place FIA Challenge for front-wheeldrive cars Volkswagen Golf II GTI 16V
2013 Sbastien Ogier (F) 1st place in Driver classifcation Volkswagen Polo R WRC
Julien Ingrassia (F) 1st place in Co-driver classifcation Volkswagen Polo R WRC
Volkswagen Motorsport 1st place in Manufacturers classifcation Volkswagen Polo R WRC
Important wins
1973 Rally Sweden, 1st place Group 2 Bjrn Waldegrd/Hans Thorzelius (S/S) Volkswagen 1303S
Acropolis Rally, 1st place Group 2 Georg Fischer/Hans Siebert (A/A) Volkswagen 1303S
1978 Rally Sweden, 1st place Group 1 Kjell Melin/Ola Hellgren (S/S) Volkswagen Golf I GTI
1980 Rally Monte Carlo, 1st place Group 2 Per Eklund/Hans Sylvan (S/S) Volkswagen Golf I GTI
1982 Rally Sweden, 1st place Group 2 Kalle Grundel/Rolf Melleroth (S/S) Volkswagen Golf I GTI
1983 Rally Sweden, 1st place Group A Kalle Grundel/Rolf Melleroth (S/S) Volkswagen Golf I GTI
Rally Great Britain, 1st place Group A Kalle Grundel/Reinhard Michel (S/D) Volkswagen Golf I GTI
1984 Rally Portugal, 1st place Group A Kalle Grundel/Peter Diekmann (S/D) Volkswagen Golf I GTI
Rally San Remo, 1st place Group A Kalle Grundel/Peter Diekmann (S/D) Volkswagen Golf II GTI
1985 Acropolis Rally, 1st place Group A Franz Wittmann/Max Ogrisek (A/A) Volkswagen Golf II GTI
Rally Italy, 1st place Group A Franz Wittmann/Matthias Feltz (A/D) Volkswagen Golf II GTI
1986 Rally New Zealand, 1st place Group A Kenneth Eriksson/Peter Diekmann (S/D) Volkswagen Golf II GTI
Rally Argentina, 1st place Group A Kenneth Eriksson/Peter Diekmann (S/D) Volkswagen Golf II GTI
1987 Rally Ivory Coast, 1st place overall Kenneth Eriksson/Peter Diekmann (S/D) Volkswagen Golf II GTI 16V
1997 Rally Sweden, 1st place 2-Litre World Cup Jrgen Jonasson/Nicklas Jonasson (S/S) Volkswagen Golf III Kit Car
Rally Portugal, 1st place 2-Litre World Cup Alister McRae/David Senior (GB/GB) Volkswagen Golf III Kit Car
1998 Rally Finland, 1st place 2-Litre World Cup Alister McRae/David Senior (GB/GB) Volkswagen Golf III Kit Car
Rally Australia, 1st place 2-Litre World Cup Alister McRae/David Senior (GB/GB) Volkswagen Golf III Kit Car
1999 Rally Sweden, 1st place 2-Litre World Cup Harry Joki/Ingemar Karlsson (S/S) Volkswagen Golf III Kit Car
Rally Great Britain, 1st place Formula 2 Mark Higgins/Bryan Thomas (GB) Volkswagen Golf IV Kit Car
2003 Rally Turkey, 1st place JWRC Kosti Katajamki/Miikka Anttila (FIN/FIN) Volkswagen Polo S1600
2013 Rally Sweden, 1st place overall Sbastien Ogier/Julien Ingrassia (F/F) Volkswagen Polo R WRC
Rally Mexico, 1st place overall Sbastien Ogier/Julien Ingrassia (F/F) Volkswagen Polo R WRC
Rally Portugal, 1st place overall Sbastien Ogier/Julien Ingrassia (F/F) Volkswagen Polo R WRC
Rally Greece, 1st place overall Jari-Matti Latvala/Miikka Anttila (FIN/FIN) Volkswagen Polo R WRC
Rally Italy, 1st place overall Sbastien Ogier/Julien Ingrassia (F/F) Volkswagen Polo R WRC
Rally Finland, 1st place overall Sbastien Ogier/Julien Ingrassia (F/F) Volkswagen Polo R WRC
Rally Australia, 1st place overall Sbastien Ogier/Julien Ingrassia (F/F) Volkswagen Polo R WRC
Rally France, 1st place overall Sbastien Ogier/Julien Ingrassia (F/F) Volkswagen Polo R WRC
Rally Spain, 1st place overall Sbastien Ogier/Julien Ingrassia (F/F) Volkswagen Polo R WRC
Rally Great Britain, 1st place overall Sbastien Ogier/Julien Ingrassia (F/F) Volkswagen Polo R WRC
Further successes
1953 Safari Rally, 1st place overall Alan Dix/Johnny Larsen (EAK/EAK) Volkswagen
1954 Safari Rally, 1st place overall Vic Preston sr./DP Marwaha (EAK/EAK) Volkswagen
1956 Rally Sweden, 1st place overall Harry Bengtsson/. Righard (S/S) Volkswagen
196061 British Rally Championship, 1st place Bill Bengry (GB) Volkswagen 1200
1962 Safari Rally, 1st place overall Tommy Fjastad/Bernhard Schmider (EAK/EAK) Volkswagen 1200
1973 Elba Rally, 1st place overall Achim Warmbold/Gunnar Hgbom (D/S) Volkswagen 1303S
1981 German Rally Championship, 1st place Alfons Stock/Paul Schmuck (D/D) Volkswagen Golf I GTI 16V
1987 Rally Deutschland, 1st place Jochi Kleint/Manfred Hiemer (D/D) Volkswagen Golf II GTI 16V
1991 German Rally Championship, 1st place Erwin Weber (D) Volkswagen Rally-Golf G60
German Rally Championship, 1st place Manufacturers Championship Volkswagen Rally-Golf G60
1997 British Rally Championship, 1st place Manufacturers Championship Volkswagen Golf III Kit Car
Volkswagen highlights in rallying
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Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup Championship
Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup:
environmentally-sound
motorsport
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Since making its debut in 2010, the Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup has
become a real crowd favourite on DTM race weekends. This success
is not down to chance: the one-make cup ofers an attractive overall
concept for drivers and fans alike and it does so in an environmen-
tally-sound manner, courtesy of the natural gas engine. The identical
cars used in the series are looked after centrally. Only air pressure,
anti-roll bar and the position of the seat and steering wheel can be
adjusted.
The attractive composition of the starting feld ensures plenty of
variety. A mixture of talented youngsters, old hand and prominent
guest starters provides the necessary spice and guarantees thrilling
racing.
The drivers can put their foot down with a clear conscience. Thanks
to its innovative natural gas engine, the Cup-Scirocco gives of signif-
icantly less CO
2
emissions than similar racing cars with conventional
engines. The worlds largest supplier of natural gas, Gazprom, has
been on board as the supplier of the environmentally-friendly fuel
since 2013. With the alternative fuel on board, the 285-hp Scirocco
is a powerful racing car that even newcomers to motorsport can push
hard with little practice.
Push-to-pass function: action at the push of a button
The one-make cups environmentally-sound drive concept is the only
one of its type in the world, as is a function that makes the action out
on the racetrack even more exciting: the so-called Push-to-pass button.
A red button on the steering wheel briefy increases the supercharging
pressure and boosts the two-litre engines performance from 235 hp to
285 hp: literally action at the push of a button.
The frequency with which the drivers can activate this electronically
regulated system is limited. This introduces a tactical element for
the drivers. The button should not be used exclusively for overtak-
ing purposes, but also to fend of an attack or set faster lap times
during key phases of the race. Fans at the circuit and watching on
TV are always kept up to speed. LED displays on the cars show how
much of his Push-to-pass allowance a driver still has at his/her dis-
posal.
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Ten rounds at attractive racetracks
Since it was launched in 2010, the Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup has
been a partner series of the DTM (German Touring Car Champion-
ship), Germanys most important touring car series. The 2014 season
consists of ten races spread over six events. On top of this comes an
additional show race for the frst time, which will be held in Moscow in
July. As well as the two highlights in Hockenheim, the traditional venue
of the season- opener and fnale, the race at the Norisring in late July
is a real treat for drivers and fans.
The series also takes a trip into neighbouring Austria for the race in
Spielberg. After the opening race, the proximity of the second race
weekend in Oschersleben to Wolfsburg makes it something of a home
event for the brand. At the season-opener in Hockenheim, and the
weekends in Oschersleben, Spielberg and at the Nrburgring, points
will also be up for grabs in a second race on the Sunday. A change
has been made to the format here: the grid positions for the second
race are no longer the top eight drivers from race one in reverse order,
but are determined based on the second-fastest qualifying times of
each driver.
A big backdrop, with tens of thousands of fans at the circuit, is guaran-
teed at every event. The Cup is broadcast in Germany by SPORT1 and
SPORT1+ almost 39 million watched the race reports on television in
2013.
Guest starters add to appeal
Another reason for the enormous popularity of the Volkswagen
Scirocco R-Cup is its diversity. Juniors, pros and legends go head to
head in two diferent competitions. Top sports stars from other disci-
plines also embraced the competition out on the track. While there
will no longer be a separate Legends competition in 2014, fans can
still look forward to prominent guest starters. Stars like Formula One
World Champion Damon Hill, Indy-500 winner Arie Luyendyk and
rally champion Carlos Sainz have set the fans pulses racing. As have
former DTM stars: Nicola Larini, Christian Danner, Laurent Aiello and
Klaus Niedzwiedz have also been involved in thrilling duels.
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Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup Technology
The natural gas-
driven Cup Scirocco:
motorsport with
a green heart
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Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup Technology
In the Scirocco R-Cup, Volkswagen combines motorsport with environ-
mental consideration in a unique manner. Volkswagen is the market
leader in production models with natural gas engines, and consistently
implements this technology in motorsport. The Scirocco R-Cup is the
only one-make cup in the world, in which the standard cars are pow-
ered by natural gas, thus ofering motor racing with a green heart. The
CO
2
emissions are signifcantly lower than with conventional fuel.
The Cup shows high performance, environmental awareness and
emotions can go hand in hand the sound of the natural gas Scirocco
is a delight for any motorsport fan, says Hans-Joachim Strietzel
Stuck, President of the German motorsport association (DMSB) and
Volkswagen Motorsport representative. The worlds largest natural gas
producer, Gazprom, is on board for the second time this season as
exclusive partner.
Environmentally-sound and a true racer
The Cup Scirocco is powered by a two-litre turbo engine. The basic
TIS engine from the Scirocco R, the sports version of the coup, forms
the basis for the power train, which has been optimised for racing
purposes. The engineers have taken the TSI engine and developed a
CNG racing version, which generates up to 285 hp. In contrast to con-
ventional engines, for example, special valves are used for the natural
gas version. The system pressure of 200 bar corresponds to that of the
production cars. The crash test proved fuel tank holds 22 kilograms of
natural gas, which is the equivalent of about 35 litres of conventional
fuel. It is located in the interior of the car behind the drivers seat and
protected by the roll cage. The production car was also the inspiration
for the power transmission, which uses the DSG gearbox.
It goes without saying that huge emphasis was also placed on safety
when developing this environmentally-sound racer. The Cup Scirocco
has been equipped with a roll cage and a fre extinguishing system, in
line with FIA norms. The racing seat also has padded head protection.
A six-point safety harness and the obligatory HANS system protect the
driver in the event of an accident.
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Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup Technical data
Engine
Type Four-in line turbo charged spark ignition engine with natural gas
multi-point injection, intercooler, four valves per cylinder
Power output Approx. 173 kW (235 hp) at 6,000 prm, plus 37 kW (50 hp) push-to-pass
Engine control unit Bosch MS4
Push-to-pass Electronic control of boost pressure, limited duration of duration and frequency
Power transmission
Gearbox Front-wheel drive, standard six-speed DSG double-clutch gearbox,
paddle shifters in the steering wheel, modifed fnal drive and software,
diferential lock
Chassis
Front suspension McPherson struts with wishbones
Rear suspension Multilink suspension with Uniball joints
Dampers/springs ZF dampers with H&R springs, one-way adjustable
Anti-roll bars Adjustable H&R anti-roll bars, front and rear
Steering Electro-mechanically assisted rack and pinion steering
Braking system Ventilated six-piston fxed-calliper disc brakes, front ( 362 mm),
single-piston sliding-calliper disc brakes, rear ( 282 mm), racing ABS
Wheels ATS light alloy wheels, size 9 x 18 inches
Tyres Dunlop 235/640/18 (slicks and rain tyres)
Bodywork
Design Unitized body design, FIA-conformant roll-over cage,
R-Line exterior package, front splitter and rear wing, CFRP bonnet,
polycarbonat windows
Cockpit Volkswagen airbag sport steering wheel, OMP racing seat with head
protector, six-point seat belt safety harness, safety net (drivers side),
fre extinguishing system, Aim-Memotec data logging system
Dimensions
Track width; wheelbase 1,571 mm front, 1,567 mm rear; 2,578 mm
Tank capacity 22 kg natural gas
Kerb weight 1,210 kg
Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup Technical data
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Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup Regulations
The main points of the regulations
Prerequisite for participation in the Junior Cup is the successful completion of a driver evaluation and
the qualifcation course
Drivers born between 1990 and 1997 are permitted
The entry fee for a season is 50,000 Euros per driver in the Junior Cup and 75,000 Euros in the
ProCup. The fee includes preparation, maintenance and running costs of the car, as well as race
overalls, team clothing, access to Volkswagen Hospitality and support from instructors and technical
staf
The driver is not permitted to make any changes to the cars. Only the steering wheel, seat and safety
harness position, confguration of the front anti-roll bar and tyre pressures can be adjusted
A maximum of six Dunlop slick tyres are permitted per race and driver. The quantity of Dunlop rain
tyres is not specifed
The minimum weight of the car is 1,210 kilograms, the minimum weight including driver and their
equipment is 1,290 kilograms
One free practice session of 45 minutes and a 30-minute qualifying session are scheduled for reach
event
The grid formation for the second race is no longer the reverse order of the top eight drivers from the
opening race, but is determined by the second-fastest qualifying time of each driver
After free practice, the data from the top fve drivers is made available to all other drivers in the
Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup for comparison
The races feature standing starts and cover a distance of approximately 50 kilometres
Points are awarded according to the following system: 50-42-38-34-32-30-28-26-24-22-20-18-
16-14-12-10-8-6-4. At the frst three races of the season, half the points are awarded to reduce the
advantage that experienced drivers have over newcomers
The number of Push-to-pass uses is unlimited during free practice. Push-to-pass is not used during
qualifying. The following regulations apply to the races: grid rows 1-3: 15 uses of Push-to-pass; grid
rows 46: 15 + 1 Push-to-pass; grid rows 79: 15 + 2 Push-to-pass; grid rows 1012: 15 + 3
Push-to-pass; grid rows 1316: 15 + 4 Push-to-pass; grid rows 1719: 15 + 5 Push-to-pass
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Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup Races
Round 01 + 02 Hockenheim 0204 May 2014
Track length 4.574 km
Corners 17
Location 95 km south of Frankfurt (D),
120 km northwest of Stuttgart (D),
19 km southwest of Heidelberg (D)
Internet www.hockenheimring.de
Address Hockenheim-Ring GmbH
Am Motodrom
D-68766 Hockenheim
Phone +49 6205 950-0
Round 05 Norisring 2729 June 2014
Corners 6
Location Nuremberg (D),
Frankenstadion sports arena
Internet www.norisring.de
Address Norisring/MotorSportClub Nrnberg e. V.
Beuthener Strae/Steintribne
D-90471 Nrnberg
Phone +49 911 597051
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Round 03 + 04 Oschersleben 1618 May 2014
Corners 14
Location 39 km southwest of Magdeburg (D)
Internet www.motorsportarena.com
Address Motorsport Arena Oschersleben
Motopark Allee 2022
D-39387 Oschersleben
Phone +49 3949 920-0
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Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup Races
Round 08 + 09 Nrburgring 1517 August 2014
Corners 11
Location 106 km south of Cologne (D),
64 km west of Koblenz (D)
Internet www.nuerburgring.de
Address Nrburgring Automotive GmbH
Nrburgring Boulevard 1
D-53520 Nrburg
Phone +49 2691 302-0
Round 10 Hockenheim 1719 October 2014
Corners 17
Location 95 km south of Frankfurt (D),
120 km northwest of Stuttgart (D),
19 km southwest of Heidelberg (D)
Internet www.hockenheimring.de
Address Hockenheim-Ring GmbH
Am Motodrom
D-68766 Hockenheim
Phone +49 6205 950-0
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Round 06 + 07 Spielberg 0103 August 2014
Corners 9
Location 77 km west of Graz (A),
200 km southwest of Vienna (A)
Internet www.projekt-spielberg.at
Address Projekt Spielberg GmbH & Co KG
Red-Bull-Ring-Strae 1
A-8724 Spielberg near Knittelfeld
Phone +43 3577 2020
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The Volkswagen one-make cup Champions
1976 Willi Bergmeister Volkswagen Scirocco GTI
1977 Georg Lensing-Hebben Volkswagen Golf GTI
1978 Walter Struckmann Volkswagen Golf GTI
1979 Heinz F. Pfeil Volkswagen Golf GTI
1980 Heinz F. Pfeil Volkswagen Golf GTI
1981 Alfons Hohenester Volkswagen Golf GTI
1982 Alfons Hohenester Volkswagen Golf GTI
1983 Reinhold Mllig Volkswagen Polo GT
1984 Volker Cordlandwehr Volkswagen Polo GT
1985 Berthold Bermel Volkswagen Polo GT
1986 Volker Cordlandwehr Volkswagen Polo GT G40
1987 Volker Cordlandwehr Volkswagen Polo GT G40
1988 Horst Farnbacher Volkswagen Polo GT G40
1989 Otto Fieg Volkswagen Polo GT G40
1998 Erik Schwarz Volkswagen Lupo
1999 Daniel Bauer Volkswagen Lupo
1999 Erik Schwarz Volkswagen New Beetle
2000 Bjrn-Felix Hansen Volkswagen Lupo
2000 Thomas Braumller Volkswagen New Beetle
2001 Carsten Seifert Volkswagen Lupo
2001 Patrick Michels Volkswagen New Beetle
2002 Peter Terting Volkswagen Lupo
2002 Kai Riemer Volkswagen New Beetle
2003 Andreas Kolb Volkswagen Lupo
2004 Matthias Meyer Volkswagen Polo
2005 Ren Rast Volkswagen Polo
2006 Jimmy Johansson Volkswagen Polo
2007 Constantin Dressler Volkswagen Polo
2008 Alexander Rambow Volkswagen Polo
2009 Maciek Steinhof Volkswagen Polo
2010 Kris Heidorn Volkswagen Scirocco R
2011 Mateusz Lisowski Volkswagen Scirocco R
2012 Ola Nilsson Volkswagen Scirocco R
2013 Kelvin van der Linde Volkswagen Scirocco R
Statistics
Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup Statistics 52 52
2010 Winners
01 Hockenheim Maciek Steinhof
02 Lausitzring Maciek Steinhof
03 Norisring Stefano Proetto
04 Nrburgring Aditya Patel
05 Nrburgring Arne Larisch
06 Brands Hatch Kris Heidorn
07 Oschersleben Ren Rast
08 Oschersleben Ren Rast
09 Hockenheim Daniel la Rosa
2011 Winners
01 Hockenheim Mateusz Lisowski
02 Spielberg Mateusz Lisowski
03 Spielberg Stefano Proetto
04 Lausitzring Daniel Lloyd
05 Norisring Ola Nilsson
06 Nrburgring Mateusz Lisowski
07 Brands Hatch Ola Nilsson
08 Oschersleben Mateusz Lisowski
09 Oschersleben Aditya Patel
10 Hockenheim Daniel Lloyd
2012 Winners
01 Hockenheim Ola Nilsson
02 Lausitzring Markus Winkelhock
03 Brands Hatch Ola Nilsson
04 Spielberg Ola Nilsson
05 Spielberg Ola Nilsson
06 Norisring Ola Nilsson
07 Nrburgring Ola Nilsson
08 Oschersleben Ola Nilsson
09 Oschersleben Rasmus Mrthen
10 Hockenheim Ola Nilsson
2013 Winners
01 Hockenheim Nicola Larini
02 Spielberg Kelvin van der Linde
03 Spielberg Kelvin van der Linde
04 Norisring Kelvin van der Linde
05 Nrburgring Kelvin van der Linde
06 Nrburgring Jordan Lee Pepper
07 Oschersleben Kasper H. Jensen
08 Oschersleben Dennis Trebing
09 Hockenheim Kelvin van der Linde
Statistics Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup 20102013
2010 Final standings
1. Kris Heidorn 356
2. Jann-Hendrik Ubben 301
3. Maciek Steinhof 276
4. Arne Larisch 243
5. Stefano Proetto 229
6. Ola Nilsson 223
7. Adam Gadysz 202
8. Timmy Megenbier 196
9. Felix Tigges 192
10. Berke Bayndr 186
Winner Junior Cup: Kris Heidorn
1. Mateusz Lisowski 416
2. Ola Nilsson 355
3. Daniel Lloyd 351
4. Stefano Proetto 326
5. Aditya Patel 319
6. Moritz Oestreich 275
7. Adam Gadysz 225
9. Dennis Trebing 197
10. J. D. Mobley 172
Winner Junior Cup: Moritz Oestreich
1. Ola Nilsson 502
3. Kasper H. Jensen 298
4. Adam Gadysz 292
5. Berke Bayndr 268
6. Jonas Giesler 250
7. Moritz Oestreich 250
9. Jakub Litwin 225
10. Rasmus Mrthen 188
Winner Junior Cup: Kasper H. Jensen
1. Kelvin van der Linde 348
2. Kasper H. Jensen 295
3. Jordan Lee Pepper 256
5. Michele Gatting 214
6. Nicolaj Mller Madsen 210
7. Manuel Fahnauer 198
8. Mikaela Ahlin-Kottulinski 195
9. Ross Wylie 175
10. Victor Bouveng 160
Winner Junior Cup: Jordan Lee Pepper
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2014 Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup participants
Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup Entry list
No. Driver (country) Colour of car Car
2 J Lukas Jger (A) White Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup
3 J Jasmin Preisig (CH) Silver Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup
40 J Marc Coleselli (A) Black Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup
5 J Yann Ehrlacher (F) Red Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup
6 J Lucile Cypriano (F) White Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup
7 J Moritz Oberheim (D) Red Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup
8 J Marcel Mller (A) Orange Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup
9 J Alexander Lauritzen (DK) Blue Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup
10 J Andre Gies (D) White Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup
11 J Pascal Hofmann (D) Red Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup
12 J Simon Larsson (S) Yellow Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup
14 J Nicolaj Mller Madsen (DK) Black Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup
15 J Frederik Schandorf (DK) Orange Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup
16 P Jason Kremer (D) White Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup
17 P Jordan Lee Pepper (ZA) White Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup
18 P Michael Mller (D) White Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup
19 P Mikaela Ahlin-Kottulinsky (S) Black Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup
20 P Manuel Fahnauer (D) White Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup
21 P Josh Caygill (GB) Blue Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup
22 P Chris Smiley (GB) Yellow Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup
23 P Viktor Bouveng (S) Red Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup
24 P Dominik Peitz (D) Blue Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup
25 P Doreen Seidel (D) White Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup
J = Junior Cup, P = Pro Cup
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Junior Cup Colour of car
#2 Lukas Jger (A)
#3 Jasmin Preisig (CH)
#40 Marc Coleselli (A)
Date/place of birth 03 January 1997/Vienna (A)
Residence Breitenfurt (A)
Hobbies Football, friends
Current profession Student
Website

Sporting career highlights
2012 BMW Talent Cup
Date/place of birth 17 July 1992/St. Gallen (CH)
Residence Schwellbrunn (CH)
Hobbies Fitness training, Tennis, Basketball
Current profession Commercial employee
Website www.jasminpreisig.ch

2012 2nd place Swiss Karting Championship
2012 8th place Karting World Championship
Date/place of birth 27 August 1993/Salzburg (A)
Residence Wals (A)
Hobbies Music, friends, ftness training
Website

2004 1st place Austrian Karting Championship
2007 4th place European Karting Championship
20122013 2nd place Chevrolet-Cup
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#5 Yann Ehrlacher (F)
#6 Lucile Cypriano (F)
#7 Moritz Oberheim (D)
Date/place of birth 04 July 1996/Mulhouse (F)
Residence Seppois-le-Bas (F)
Hobbies Sport
Website www.yannehrlacher.com

2013 14th place Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup
Date/place of birth 02 September 1996/Chatenay Malabry (F)
Residence Reims (F)
Hobbies Racing
Current profession
Website www.lucilecypriano.fr

20042012 Kart
2014 Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup, victory at the selection
of the FIA commission for women in motorsport
Date/place of birth 26 December 1996/Oberhausen (D)
Residence Schermbeck (D)
Hobbies Football, Tennis, water sports
Website www.moritz-oberheim.com

2010 1st place Karting DMV Championship
2014 1st place ADAC Chevrolet-Cup
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#8 Marcel Mller (A)
#9 Alexander Lauritzen (DK)
#10 Andre Gies (D)
Date/place of birth 13 October 1994/Vienna (A)
Residence Bad St. Leonhard (A)
Hobbies Football, swimming, running
Current profession Ofce worker
Website www.marcel-mueller.at

2010 1st place Karting Central European Championship
Date/place of birth 14 June 1993/Farum (DK)
Residence Vrlse (DK)
Hobbies Karting
Current profession Trainee
Website

2011 7th place Karting ROK Grand Final
Date/place of birth 22 January 1994/Aachen (D)
Residence Braunschweig (D)
Hobbies Motorsport, skiing, ftness training
Website

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#11 Pascal Hofmann (D)
#12 Simon Larsson (S)
#14 Nicolaj Mller Madsen (DK)
Date/place of birth 24 June 1996/Freudenstadt (D)
Residence Waldachtal (D)
Hobbies Karting, ftness training, football
Website www.ph-racing.net

20072010 Karting
2012 2nd place ADAC Chevrolet-Cup
Date/place of birth 13 May 1997/Lund (S)
Residence Bjrred (S)
Hobbies Fitness training, video games
Current profession Driving instructor
Website www.simon-larsson.com

20052011 Karting
2012 5th place Ginetta GT5 Challenge Sweden
Date/place of birth 10 March 1993/Odense (DK)
Residence Snders (DK)
Hobbies Fitness training, boxing, skiing
Current profession Race driver
Website www.nicolaj.eu

20052012 Karting: 1st place European, 3rd place World
Championship
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Pro Cup Colour of car
#15 Frederik Schandorf (DK)
#16 Jason Kremer (D)
#17 Jordan Lee Pepper (ZA)
Date/place of birth 26 December 1996/rhus (DK)
Residence Rnde (DK)
Hobbies Boxing, cycling, running
Current profession
Website

20042012 Karting
2013 3rd place and Rookie of the Year Formula Ford
Denmark
Date/place of birth 17 March 1995/Bonn (D)
Residence Bonn (D)
Hobbies Fitness training, running, music
Website www.jason-kremer.de

2008 1st place ADAC Karting Masters
2009 1st place Karting DMV Championship
2013 3rd place ADAC Formula Masters
Date/place of birth 31 July 1996/Gauteng (ZA)
Residence Gauteng (ZA)
Hobbies Golf, wakeboarding
Current profession
Website

20022011 Karting
2012 3rd place Volkswagen Polo-Cup South Africa
2013 3rd place Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup
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#18 Michael Mller (D)
#19 Mikaela Ahlin-Kottulinsky (S)
#20 Manuel Fahnauer (D)
Date/place of birth 07 August 1961/Mannheim (D)
Residence Gnnheim (D)
Hobbies Motorcycles, skiing, fre brigade
Current profession Owner of several car dealerships
Website www.vw-muehlenberg.de

2011 Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup
Date/place of birth 13 November 1992/Karlstad (S)
Residence Hammar (S)
Hobbies Dancing, gymnastics
Current profession Driving instructor
Website www.ahlin-kottulinsky-motorsport.com

20042010 Karting
Date/place of birth 17 March 1995/Heidenheim (D)
Residence Flienheim (D)
Hobbies Fitness training, friends, movies
Website www.manuel-fahnauer.de

19992010 Karting
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#21 Josh Caygill (GB)
Date/place of birth 22 June 1989/Huddersfeld (GB)
Residence Netherton (GB)
Hobbies Fitness training, cycling, skiing
Current profession Sales Executive
Website www.joshcaygill.com

20082012 British Superstock and Supersport Championship
2012 9th place Volkswagen Racing Cup Great Britain
#22 Chris Smiley (GB)
#23 Viktor Bouveng (S)
Date/place of birth 06 April 1992/Belfast (GB)
Residence Carrickfergus (GB)
Hobbies Fitness training, cycling
Current profession Car salesman
Website

20042009 Karting
2012 3rd place Mini Challenge Great Britain
2013 1st place Mini Challenge Great Britain
Date/place of birth 17 April 1996/Uppsala (S)
Residence Knivsta (S)
Hobbies Boating, cars
Website www.victorbouveng.com

2012 4th place Formula Renault race Spa-Francorchamps
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#24 Dominik Peitz (D)
Date/place of birth 20 November 1991/Gtersloh (D)
Residence Delbrck (D)
Hobbies Motorsport, ftness training
Current profession electronics technician
Website www.dominik-peitz.jimdo.de

2012 1st place ADAC Chevrolet-Cup
#25 Doreen Seidel (D)
Date/place of birth 19 September 1985/Chemnitz (D)
Residence Mnchen (D)
Hobbies Travelling, fun sports
Current profession Doctoral candidate
Website www.doreenseidel.de

2012 ADAC Chevrolet-Cup
2013 Mini Trophy
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Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup Race team
ABT Sportsline
ensure equal opportunity
in the Scirocco R-Cup
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Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup Race team
Volkswagen guarantees participants in the Scirocco R Cup the highest
possible degree of equal opportunity. This task is implemented by the
racing experts at ABT Sportsline. The Volkswagen cars used in the one-
make cup have been prepared and run centrally by the racing spe-
cialists since 1998. The identical build of the Cup-Scirocco, on which
only details like air pressure, steering wheel height and seat position
can be modifed, means an awful lot of work over the course of a race
weekend. As the Cup cars are swapped between the drivers after each
race, the sponsors slogans, wheels and compensation ballast must
also be exchanged.
ABT Sportsline and Volkswagen Motorsport complement one another
excellently: both parties have a wealth of experience in motorsport on
multiple levels, said Hans-Jrgen Abt. As Technical Manager within
the Kempten-based team, Hans Top is responsible for the prepara-
tion and running of the car, as well as logistics. He can count on the
work of a 26-man crew. Not only is the team in action at every race,
but also at trials and introductory courses. Then there are also other
Volkswagen events over the course of the year, said Top.
A family company with a history of sporting success
Founded by Johann Abt as a farriers in 1896, the company can look
back on a long list of sporting successes. Titles came in the Swedish
Touring Car Championship and the DTM, and the company was not
only represented as a team with the name ABT. Christian Abt, joint
owner of the company alongside his brother Hans-Jrgen, spent many
years driving in the DTM. His nephew Daniel is currently racing in the
GP2 series and Formula E.
The absolute highlights in the history of the Abt Sportsline team, which
has been involved in touring car racing since 1996, are the titles it
won in the DTM all with Audi. In 2002, rank outsider Laurent Aiello
was triumphant in the Abt-Audi TT-R a milestone. Mattias Ekstrm
repeated the feat with the Audi A4 DTM in 2004. In 2007, 2008 and
2009 the popular team from the Allgu region of Germany won a
hat-trick of titles. Abt was not only successful in the DTM, but also in
the ADAC GT Masters: the driver title went to Kempten in 2009, to be
followed by the team title in 2010. Abt Sportsline lines up in the new
Formula E series in 2014.
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Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup Partners
Strong partners
Volkswagen R GmbH
www.volkswagen-r.de
Volkswagen Zubehr
www.volkswagen-zubehr.de
ATS
www.ats-wheels.com
Castrol
www.castrol.de
Dunlop
www.dunlop.de
Aral
www.aral.de
Autostadt
www.autostadt.de
Deutsche Post Speed Academy
www.speed-academy.de
ZF Friedrichshafen AG
www.zf.com
Sachs
www.zf.com/sachs
Gazprom
www.gazprom.com
SSI Schfer
www.ssi-schaefer.de
Volkswagen Service
www.volkswagen-service.de
Motorsport-Total.com
www.motorsport-total.com
Scania
www.scania.de
BT Bremsentechnik
www.tmdfriction.com
Textar
www.textar.com
memotec
www.me-mo-tec.de
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Formula 3 Commitment
Volkswagen in
Formula 3:
partner for the next
generation
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Formula 3 Commitment
Power for careers: its tradition stretches back as far as the 1950s,
yet participation in it is still an investment in the future. Even today,
Formula 3 is one of the best-known junior classes in international
motorsport and has always been regarded as a springboard for
promising youngsters into the pinnacle of single-seater racing
Formula One. Volkswagen is committed solely as engine supplier to
the junior class, which churns out Formula One stars. The Volkswa-
gen brand can look back on a long tradition and successful tradi-
tion through its involvement in Formula 3. Between 1982 and 1991,
just in the German Formula 3 Championship seven titles went to
Volkswagen drivers. These included motorsport stars such as eight-
time Le Mans 24 Hours winner Tom Kristensen and seven-time For-
mula One World Champion Michael Schumacher.
Knowing how important this junior class was as a learning period
for the motorsport stars of tomorrow, Volkswagen stepped up
its involvement in Formula 3 in 2007. As in previous seasons,
Volkswagen will once again count on a three-way commitment to
Formula3 in 2014. As well as the Formula 3 European Champion-
ship and British Formula 3 Championship, the focus will once again
be on the German ATS Formula 3 Cup.
Promoting talent with frst-rate technology
The brand ofers many attractive opportunities for those wishing to
enter the world of single-seater racing. The ADAC Formula Masters,
for which Volkswagen is the exclusive engine supplier, is aimed at tal-
ented youngsters taking their next step after karting. It is then possi-
ble to advance to a higher-level Formula 3 series. The successful driv-
ers here have the best chance of switching to renowned series like the
DTM, GP2 and, last but not least, Formula One. Because Formula 3
does not use standard cars, each racing team has the opportunity to
further develop its own cars within the framework of the regulations.
This not only presents the young drivers with outstanding opportuni-
ties to learn how to successfully manage single-seater cars at a high
level, but also talented race engineers and mechanics. The result is
the promotion of talent coupled with frst-rate technology.
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Formula 3 Technology
Volkswagen engines:
an extra 15-hp career
boost
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Formula 3 Technology
Volkswagen will once again set benchmarks with two diferent engine
concepts in Formula 3 in 2014. The engine concept successfully imple-
mented since autumn 2007 in the FIA Formula 3 European Champi-
onship has been replaced by a new engine. This heralds the start of
a new era: more performance, better handling out with the 210-hp
generation of Formula 3 engines, in with the new generations 225 hp.
The national series that form the foundation for the European Cham-
pionship, on the other hand, will put their faith in the tried-and-tested
Formula 3 engines: the familiar drivelines will still be used in the British
Formula 3 Championship and the German ATS Formula 3 Cup.
The ATS Formula 3 Cup the premier league of Formula 3 employs
a new engine concept in 2014: after Volkswagen supplied a standard
engine with Push-to-pass technology (Volkswagen Power Engine) for
the past two seasons, the teams will take to the track with thoroughbred
Formula 3 engines in 2014.
The new engine regulations in Formula 3 ofer Volkswagen a fan-
tastic opportunity to continue to prove its technological expertise in
this important junior class, said Volkswagen Motorsport Director Jost
Capito. Volkswagen has developed a lot of outstanding, thorough-
bred racing engines in the recent past. We have won the Dakar Rally
on three occasions with TDI technology. With the Global Race Engine,
a clean-sweep of World Rally Championship titles went to Wolfsburg
at the frst attempt last year. We have now incorporated all our knowl-
edge in the development of the Formula 3 engine, and are excited to
see how it fares against its direct opposition and at the highest level.
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Formula 3 Technical data
FIA Formula 3 European British Formula 3 Championship
Championship ATS Formula 3 Cup
Type Four-cylinder, in-line, naturally Four-cylinder, in-line, naturally aspi-
aspirated petrol engine, four valves rated petrol engine, four valves per
per cylinder, operated by twin cylinder, operated by twin overhead
overhead camshafts, aluminium camshafts, grey-cast/aluminium
engine block and cylinder head, engine block, aluminium cylinder head,
petrol induction manifold injection petrol induction manifold injection
Mounting position Longitudinally mounted, load-bearing mid-engine
Displacement 2,000 cc 1,997 cc
Power output Approx. 165 kW (225 hp) at 6,500 rpm Approx. 154 kW (210 hp) at 5,800 rpm
Torque Approx. 250 Nm at 6,000 rpm Approx. 250 Nm at 5,400 rpm
Air restrictor 28 mm diameter 26 mm diameter
Engine management Bosch MS 5.8 according to regulations Bosch MS 3.1 according to regulations
Exhaust gas cleaning Three-way racing catalytic converter
Lubrication Dry sump
Fuel Aral Ultimate according to regulations 102 ROZ according to regulations
Data logging Bosch WINDarab
Dallara Formula 3 chassis
Dallara F311 Dallara F312
Racing series ATS Formula 3 Cup FIA F3 European Championship
British Formula 3 Championship
Manufacturer Dallara Automobili srl
Design Carbon fbre/kevlar monocoque, sandwich construction
Power transmission Sequential six-speed gearbox with reverse gear
Brakes Ventilated disc brakes
Tyres 200/50VR13 front, 180/550 R13 front,
240/45VR13 rear 240/570 R13 rear
Wheels 9 x 13 inch front, 10.5 x 13 inch rear
Length/width/height 4,188/1,825/950 mm 4,351/1,845/945 mm
Minimum weight 570 kg (ready to race, incl. driver, 550 kg (ready to race, incl. driver,
excl. fuel) excl. fuel)
Volkswagen Formula 3 engines
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Formula 3 Regulations
Clear rules for equal opportunities
Technical regulations
An engine may have a maximum of four cylinders and two litres of displacement, rotary piston
engines are permitted, turbo chargers are prohibited
Materials like magnesium and ceramics are prohibited
Free choice of chassis, but chassis must conform to FIA crash test standards
The car may have a maximum of two driven wheels and six forward gears; semi-automatic and auto-
matic gearboxes are prohibited
A stepped undertray with a 300-mm skid block is prescribed across a defned length and width
Car width is limited to 1.85 metres
The wheel base must be at least 2.0 metres, track width at least 1.20 metres
Data transmission by telemetry is prohibited; an accident recorder on board is prescribed
Refuelling during the race is prohibited
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Formula 3 History
The Formula 3 talent
factory:
to the pinnacle of motorsport
with Volkswagen
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Formula 3 History
Whether Michael Schumacher or Tom Kristensen Formula 3 is
a talent factory, churning out the motorsport stars of tomorrow.
Volkswagen can point to a successful record in the junior series. Since
Volkswagen returned to Formula 3 in 2007, drivers have been sweep-
ing up race wins and titles with Power engines. That is the case all over
the world whether in Europe, America or Asia. Many young rac-
ing drivers take their frst steps towards very big careers in this way.
Volkswagen has been supporting this route to the top since 1966,
when it launched its commitment to single-seater racing. Formula V
produced future Formula One World Champions like Niki Lauda,
Nelson Piquet and Keke Rosberg. This tradition was maintained when
the Formula 3 programme began with the German championship
in 1979. In Germany alone, Volkswagen drivers won 92 races and
seven titles up to 1994.
At the end of 2007, Volkswagen made its Formula 3 comeback in the
Euro Series, and the company did not have to wait long for success
to return. The frst race wins came in 2008, with current DTM driver
Edoardo Mortara claiming the frst title two years later. However, a
host of Volkswagen drivers also tasted success on the international
scene. To date, they have won over 50 titles. Among those who have
won the British Formula 3 Championship, for example, are Johnny
Herbert (1987) and David Brabham (1989), as well as present-day
Formula One drivers Daniel Ricciardo (2009) and Jean-Eric Vergne
(2010). Volkswagen has also won the last fve titles in a row.
Drivers racing for the Wolfsburg-based company have also made
their mark on the most important Formula 3 Grands Prix: between
John Nielsens success in 1984 and Michael Schumachers triumph in
1990, Volkswagen engines have been responsible for fve victories
and two FIA Formula 3 World Cup titles on the Macau street circuit.
In 2009 and 2010, Volkswagen driver Edoardo Mortara became
the frst driver ever to win two years in a row in Macau in the unof-
cial Formula 3 world championship. In 2012, Flix Antonio da Costa
triumphed at the same track with a Volkswagen engine. The engines
from Wolfsburg also captured four Formula 3 wins in Monaco, includ-
ing those by Laurent Aiello (1990) and Jrg Mller (1991). In 2011,
Marco Wittmann became the frst Volkswagen driver to win the iconic
Grand Prix in Pau.
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Formula 3 Statistics
Statistics German Formula 3 Championship 19821991
Wins 92
Pole positions 96
Fastest laps 94
Statistics Formula 3 Euro Series 20072012
Wins 26
Pole positions 13
Fastest laps 21
Statistics ATS Formula 3 Cup 20082011 *
Wins 46
Pole positions 48
Fastest laps 48
Championship wins in German Formula 3 Championship
1982 John Nielsen (DK) Ralt RT3 Volkswagen
1983 Franz Konrad (A) Anson SA4 Toyota/Volkswagen
1985 Volker Weidler (D) Martini MK 45 Volkswagen
1986 Kris Nissen (DK) Ralt RT30 Volkswagen
1987 Bernd Schneider (D) Dallara 387 Volkswagen
1988 Joachim Winkelhock (D) Reynard 883 Volkswagen
1990 Michael Schumacher (D) Reynard 903 Volkswagen
1991 Tom Kristensen (DK) Ralt RT 35 Volkswagen
Championship wins in ATS Formula 3 Cup *
2009 Laurens Vanthoor (B) Dallara F307 Volkswagen
2010 Tom Dillmann (F) Dallara F307 Volkswagen
2011 Richie Stanaway (NZ) Dallara F307 Volkswagen
Successes at Formula 3 Grands Prix
Formula 3 Grand Prix Macau
1984 John Nielsen (DK) Ralt RT3 Volkswagen
1985 Mauricio Gugelmin (BR) Ralt RT30 Volkswagen
1986 Andy Wallace (GB) Reynard 863 Volkswagen
1989 David Brabham (AUS) Ralt RT33 Volkswagen
1990 Michael Schumacher (D) Reynard 903 Volkswagen
2009 Edoardo Mortara (I) Dallara F309 Volkswagen
2012 Antnio Flix da Costa (P) Dallara F312 Volkswagen
Formula 3 Grand Prix Monaco
1986 Yannick Dalmas (F) Martini MK49 Volkswagen
1987 Didier Artzet (F) Ralt RT30 Volkswagen
1990 Laurent Aiello (F) Dallara F390 Volkswagen
1991 Jrg Mller (D) Reynard 913 Volkswagen
Formula 3 Grand Prix Pau
2011 Marco Wittmann (D) Dallara F308 Volkswagen
Successes at European Championships
EFDA Formula 3 Euroseries
1987 David Coyne (GB) Reynard 873 Volkswagen
FIA Formula 3 European Cup
1988 Joachim Winkelhock (D) Reynard 883 Volkswagen
Formula 3 Euro Series
* Held with standard Volkswagen engines in 2012 and 2013.
Volkswagen successes in Formula 3: 19821991/20072013
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Formula 3 Statistics
Brazil
1990 Oswaldo Negri jr. (BR) Ralt RT32 Volkswagen
Finland
1985 Sami Pensala (FIN) Ralt RT30 Volkswagen
France
1982 Pierre Petit (F) Ralt RT3 Toyota/Volkswagen
1986 Yannick Dalmas (F) Martini MK49 Volkswagen
1991 Christophe Bouchut (F) Ralt RT35 Volkswagen
Greece
1991 Konstantin Kyritsis (GR) Reynard 873 Volkswagen
1993 Panayotis Fabiatos (GR) Reynard 883 Volkswagen
Great Britain
1984 Johnny Dumfries (GB) Ralt RT3 Volkswagen
1985 Mauricio Gugelmin (BR) Ralt RT30 Volkswagen
1986 Andy Wallace (GB) Reynard 863 Volkswagen
1987 Johnny Herbert (GB) Reynard 873 Volkswagen
1989 David Brabham (AUS) Ralt RT33 Volkswagen
2009 Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Dallara F309 Volkswagen
2010 Jean-Eric Vergne (F) Dallara F308 Volkswagen
2011 Felipe Nasr (BR) Dallara F308 Volkswagen
2012 Jack Harvey (GB) Dallara F312 Volkswagen
2013 Jordan King (GB) Dallara F312 Volkswagen
Italy
1985 Franco Forini (CH) Dallara 385 Volkswagen
1991 Giambattista Busi (I) Dallara 391 Volkswagen
Japan
1985 Koji Sato (J) Ralt RT30 Volkswagen
Mexico
1991 Adrian Fernandez (MEX) Reynard 903 Volkswagen
1998 Carlos Perea (MEX) Reynard 933 Volkswagen
1999 Eduardo Oliveira (MEX) Reynard 933 Volkswagen
2000 Jos Antonio Ramos (MEX) Reynard 933 Volkswagen
2001 Gilberto Jimnez (MEX) Reynard 933 Volkswagen
2002 Guillermo Zapata (MEX) Reynard 933 Volkswagen
Nordic
1985 Steven Andskr (S) Ralt RT30 Volkswagen
1992 Peter Aslund (S) Ralt RT35 Volkswagen
1996 Pontus Mrth (S) Ralt RT35 Volkswagen
Austria
1984 Ernst Franzmaier (A) Ralt RT3 Volkswagen
1985 Willi Schuster (A) Ralt RT30 Volkswagen
1986 Franz Theuermann (A) Ralt RT30 Volkswagen
1987 Franz Binder (A) Reynard 863 Volkswagen
1989 Josef Neuhauser (A) Reynard 873 Volkswagen
1992 Peter Wieser (A) Eufra 390 Volkswagen/Reynard 923 Alfa
1994 Josef Neuhauser (A) Ralt RT36 Volkswagen
Sweden
1982 Thorbjrn Carlsson (S) Ralt RT3 Volkswagen
1985 Thomas Danielsson (S) Reynard 853 Saab/Volkswagen
1986 Niclas Schnstrm (S) Reynard 853 Volkswagen
1989 Jan Nilsson (S) Reynard 883 Volkswagen
1992 Peter Aslund (S) Ralt RT35 Volkswagen
Switzerland
1986 Gregor Foitek (CH) Dallara 386 Volkswagen
1987 Jakob Bordoli (CH) Martini MK45 Volkswagen
1988 Jakob Bordoli (CH) Martini MK52 Volkswagen
SUDAM
1987 Lionel Friedrich (BR) Berta MK3 Volkswagen
1991 Afonso Giafone (BR) Ralt RT32/RT33 Volkswagen
USA
2000 Stuart Crow (USA) Ralt F3/2000 Volkswagen
2001 Luciano Gomide (BR) Dallara 300 Volkswagen
Formula 3 titles worldwide
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FIA Formula 3 European Championship Championship
F3 European
Championship:
the league for
aspiring talents
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The return of the Formula 3 European Championship in 2012, after
an absence of 27 years, was a huge success for Volkswagen too.
The prodigious young talent Carlos Sainz Junior powered by
Volkswagen was among the winners and was a key fgure in the
title race. In 2013, the Formula 3 Euro Series rose to become the most
important international racing series for juniors. The motivation for
the drivers is immense. After all, the champion will, like last year, be
rewarded with a Formula One test at Ferrari at the end of the season.
In Carlin, Jagonya Ayam with Carlin, and Van Amersfoort Racing,
three teams with a total nine young drivers are placing their faith in
Formula 3 engines from Wolfsburg in 2014. Among the drivers: two
sons of former motorsport stars. Swedens Tom Blomqvist, son of 1984
World Rally Champion Stig Blomqvist, lines up for Jagonya Ayam with
Carlin. His team-mates are Sean Galael and Antonio Giovinazzi. The
second junior in the Volkswagen contingent is making his motor rac-
ing debut: Dutchman Max Verstappen, son of ex-Formula One driver
Jos Verstappen, starts for Van Amersfoort Racing. His two team-mates:
Jules Szymkowiak and Gustavo Menezes. Jordan King, 2013 British
Formula 3 Champion with Volkswagen, Ed Jones and Jake Dennis are
behind the wheel for the Carlin team.
The diversifed calendar consists of eleven race weekends this
season, rather than last years ten. Of these, eight will be held at
Formula One circuits. Silverstone, Pau, the Hungaroring, Spa-Fran-
corchamps, the Red Bull Ring, and the Nrburgring each host one
round of the series, while Hockenheim stages two events, including
the season fnale in October. The calendar also includes a tradi-
tional street circuit, in the form of the Norisring, and the frst ever
race on Russian soil at the Moscow Raceway. Each round features
three races, meaning the champion will be determined over the
course of 33 races.
Seven weekends on the DTM programme
On seven of the race weekends, the European Championship will
share the bill with the DTM. It will also feature on the support pro-
gramme at one event in the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC)
and the World Endurance Championship (WEC). Another highlight for
the Formula 3 drivers, away from the European Championship pro-
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gramme, is traditionally the race through the streets of Macau, which
this year takes place from 14 to 17 November.
Each race weekend in the Formula 3 European Championship lasts
three days. On the Friday, two qualifying sessions determine the start-
ing positions for the three races. The fastest lap time of each driver
in the frst qualifying session decides the starting positions for the
opening race, while the starting grid for race two is determined by the
second-fastest lap times. The fastest times in qualifying two form the
basis for the starting positions for the third race.
Three 100-kilometre races
Each race is held over a distance of 100 kilometres, or a maximum
duration of 35 minutes. The points are awarded to the top ten, accord-
ing to the same system as is used in Formula One: 25-18-15-12-
10-8-6-4-2-1. Since 2013 the cars have had to weigh at least 550
kilograms before the Hancock tyres are ftted. The number of tyres per
driver is limited: they can use one set of used and two sets of new tyres
in free practice. The drivers have access to three sets of new tyres for
qualifying and the race. The number of wet tyres is limited to three sets
per race weekend.
Comeback after 27 years
After a long break with just the national Formula 3 championships in
Germany, Great Britain and Japan, the International Automobile Fed-
eration FIA launched the Formula 3 International Trophy in 2011. The
following year, the European Championship returned as an ofcial
series after an absence of 27 years. It was a successful comeback,
which produced high-class racing. Carlos Sainz Junior, powered by a
Volkswagen engine, was in contention for the title, which was eventu-
ally won by Daniel Juncadella.
In 2013 the European Championship replaced the Formula 3 Euro
Series. With races in eight diferent countries in 2014, it is now the
most important Formula 3 series in the world.
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2014 Formula 3 European Championship participants
FIA Formula 3 European Championship Entry list
No. Driver (country) Team Car
1 Nicholas Latif (CND) Prema Powerteam Dallara F312 Mercedes
2 Esteban Ocon (F) Prema Powerteam Dallara F312 Mercedes
3 Lucas Auer (A) Mcke Motorsport Dallara F312 Mercedes
4 Roy Nissany (IL) Mcke Motorsport Dallara F312 Mercedes
5 Jordan King (GB) Carlin Dallara F312 Volkswagen
6 Edward Jones (UAE) Carlin Dallara F312 Volkswagen
7 Riccardo Agostini (I) Eurointernational Dallara F312 Mercedes
8 Michele Beretta (I) Eurointernational Dallara F312 Mercedes
9 Mitch Gilbert (AUS) Fortec Motorsports Dallara F312 Mercedes
10 John Bryant-Meisner (S) Fortec Motorsports Dallara F312 Mercedes
11 Richard Goddard (AUS) Three Bond with T-Sport Dallara F312 NBE
12 Alexander Toril (E) Three Bond with T-Sport Dallara F312 NBE
14 Felipe Guimares (BR) Double R Racing Dallara F312 Mercedes
15 Jules Szymkowiak (NL) Van Amersfoort Racing Dallara F312 Volkswagen
16 Gustavo Menezes (USA) Van Amersfoort Racing Dallara F312 Volkswagen
18 Tatiana Caldern (CO) Jo Zeller Racing Dallara F312 Mercedes
19 Antonio Giovinazzi (I) Jagonya Ayam Carlin Dallara F312 Volkswagen
20 Sean Gelael (RI) Jagonya Ayam Carlin Dallara F312 Volkswagen
21 Flix Serralles (PR) Team West-Tec F3 Dallara F312 Mercedes
22 Hector Hurst (GB) Team West-Tec F3 Dallara F312 Mercedes
25 Antonio Fuoco (I) Prema Powerteam Dallara F312 Mercedes
26 Dennis van de Laar (NL) Prema Powerteam Dallara F312 Mercedes
27 Felix Rosenqvist (S) Mcke Motorsport Dallara F312 Mercedes
28 Jake Dennis (GB) Carlin Dallara F312 Volkswagen
29 Santino Ferrucci (USA) Eurointernational Dallara F312 Mercedes
30 Max Verstappen (NL) Van Amersfoort Racing Dallara F312 Volkswagen
31 Tom Blomqvist (GB) Jagonya Ayam Carlin Dallara F312 Volkswagen
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British Formula 3 Championship Championship
British Formula 3:
where stars are born
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The British Formula 3 Championship is one of the most important jun-
ior series in the world and the most iconic. For over 60 years it has
been a talent factory, churning out future Formula One world cham-
pions. Ayrton Senna is just one of the legends who appeared in this
series towards the start of their careers. To date, 13 drivers have gone
on from British Formula 3 to amass a total of 22 Formula One World
Championship titles a record that speaks for itself.
In 2009, Volkswagen returned to the British Formula 3 Champion-
ship as an engine supplier. Since then, every title has gone to a driver
powered by Volkswagen. In 2009, Daniel Ricciardo put together an
impressive winning run to be crowned champion. One year later, it
was the turn of Jean-Eric Vergne to lift the trophy. Nowadays, they
both drive in Formula One, the pinnacle of motorsport. In 2011, Bra-
zilian Felipe Nasr completed a hat-trick of titles for the engine supplier
from Wolfsburg. In 2012, Jack Harvey made it four titles in a row for
Volkswagen. Last year, the king of the British Formula 3 Championship
was Jordan King, who claimed Volkswagens ffth triumph.
Just one race outside of Great Britain
The format of race weekends was modifed for the 2013 season. Each
event will consist of three races with a standard length of 30 minutes.
The starting grid for races one and three are determined during a half-
hour qualifying session. The drivers second-fastest qualifying times
are used to decide the starting positions for race one, while the fastest
times form the basis for the third race. The grid positions for the second
race arise from the result of race one. A draw takes place to decide
whether the top eight, nine or ten drivers from the frst race are to start
in reverse order.
The top ten drivers are awarded championship points after each indi-
vidual race. However, this system has also been altered ahead of the
2013 season. In races one and three, the same format will be used as
in Formula One: 251815121086421. For the second race,
in which the drivers start in reverse order, the format will be 1298
6543210.5.
The 2014 season consists of eight races, of which just one is staged
outside of Great Britain: at the famous Spa-Francorchamps circuit in
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the Ardennes, Belgium. The season-opener and fnale will take place
at the Donington Park Circuit. The remaining venues in the United King-
dom are Rockingham, Silverstone, Snetterton, Thruxton and Brands
Hatch.
Where Stewart, Senna and Co. learned to drive
The long tradition of the British Formula 3 Championship stretches
back to 1951, making it the oldest Formula 3 series in the world. Over
the six decades since it was launched, the series has proven to be a
true talent factory for international stars. No less than 13 subsequent
Formula One world champions learned the tools of their trade in the
championship, which is also known as the University of Motorsport.
Among them are Sir Jackie Stewart, Ayrton Senna, Emerson Fittipaldi,
James Hunt, Nelson Piquet, Nigel Mansell, Damon Hill, Mika Hkkinen
and Jenson Button. British Formula 3 has also produced many Le Mans
winners and champions in other top-level championships. The long list
of former participants is like a who is who of motorsport. Almost all
the major motor racing stars started their careers in this series.
The British Formula 3 Championship remains a springboard to the top
of the sport. Seven of the current crop of Formula One drivers earned
their spurs here: Button, Kevin Magnussen, Sergio Perez, Daniel Ric-
ciardo, Jean-Eric Vergne, Max Chilton and Markus Ericson. Big names
in motorsport also have a tradition in the British Formula 3 Champion-
ship: for example, Sam Brabham grandson of former three-time For-
mula One World Champion Sir Jack Brabham was involved in testing
for Carlin ahead of this season, giving him a valuable frst taste of the
junior series. In order to ensure the young drivers receive the best pos-
sible preparation for higher-level series, British Formula 3 has regu-
larly updated its regulations. Among the modifcations are the addition
of pit stops and mandatory tyre changes.
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2014 British Formula 3 Championship participants
British Formula 3 Championship Entry list
1 Li Zhi Cong Carlin Dallara F308 Volkswagen
2 Alice Powel Carlin Dallara F308 Volkswagen
7 Matt Rao Fortec Motorsport Dallara F312 Mercedes
8 Andy Chang Double R Dallara F312 Mercedes
34 Camren Kaminsky Double R Dallara F312 Mercedes
50 Sam MacLeod Fortec Motorsport Dallara F312 Mercedes
57 Martin Cao Fortec Motorsport Dallara F312 Mercedes
87 tba CF Racing Dallara F311 NBE
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ATS Formula 3 Cup Championship
ATS Formula 3 Cup:
action guaranteed
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ATS Formula 3 Cup Championship
After two years with the Volkswagen Power Engine with Push-to-pass
technology, the teams in the ATS Formula 3 Cup the premier league
of junior single-seater series will run Formula 3 engines provided
by various manufacturers in 2014. Those engines used up until 2013
in the F3 European Championship are now permitted. As well as Van
Amersfoort Racing, the ADM Motorsport, Amkon Motorsport, Lotus,
and JBR Motorsport & Engineering teams will all use engines from
Wolfsburg in the ATS Formula 3 Cup.
Eight race weekends, with a trip abroad
The fact that the series now features eight race weekends, including
a trip to the Red Bull Ring in Austria, which will host a Formula One
Grand Prix again this year, is evidence of the increasing importance
of the series thanks in no small part to Volkswagen. The Lausitzring
and the Hockenheimring both host two rounds. The fnale is scheduled
for the start of October in Hockenheim, in the German state of Baden
Wrttemberg. The remaining venues are Oschersleben, the Nrbur-
gring and the Sachsenring. The ATS Formula 3 Cup will, like last year,
feature on the same bill as the ADAC GT Masters at six events. The
races will also feature on the programme at one DTM weekend.
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2014 ATS Formula 3 Cup participants
ATS Formula 3 Cup Entry list
1 Nabil Jefri (MAL) Motopark Dallara F311 Volkswagen
2 Andrs Mndez (CO) Lotus Dallara F311 Volkswagen
3 Indy Dontje (NL) Lotus Dallara F311 Volkswagen
5 Weiron Tan (MAL) Van Amersfoort Racing Dallara F311 Volkswagen
6 Sam Macleod (GB) Van Amersfoort Racing Dallara F311 Volkswagen
12 Sergey Trofmov (RUS) ADM Motorsport Dallara F311 Volkswagen
23 Nicolai Sylvest (DK) JBR Motorsport & Engineering Dallara F311 Volkswagen
25 Maximilian Hackl (D) Amkon Motorsport Dallara F311 OPC
27 Markus Pommer (D) Lotus Dallara F311 Volkswagen
72 Nikita Zlobin (RUS) ADM Motorsport Dallara F311 Volkswagen
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ADAC Formula Masters Championship
ADAC Formula Masters:
gateway to
single-seater racing
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ADAC Formula Masters Championship
This is where the stars of tomorrow take their frst steps in single-seater
racing: the ADAC Formula Masters is the ADACs Formula School.
The junior series, which has been powered by Volkswagen from the
word go, enters its seventh season in 2014. The ADAC Formula Mas-
ters ofers those making the step up from karting and talented young-
sters the opportunity to gain their frst experience out on the track and
to learn the tools required for a successful career in motorsport. The
series is aimed at youngsters aged 15 and above, and allows aford-
able motor racing in high-tech racing cars without compromising high
safety standards.
With Volkswagen, ADAC knows it has a reliable partner on board.
Equal opportunity and cost-efciency are the motto: all the key details
of the Formula ADAC powered by Volkswagen racing cars are iden-
tical. They have a Dallara monocoque and are powered by a 145-hp,
1.6-litre FSI Volkswagen engine. This allows the youngsters to learn
the fundamentals of car set-up and race operations in a high-perfor-
mance, reliable, safe and afordable car.
International line-up
The ADAC Formula Masters is an international success. The starting
feld consists of 19 drivers from Germany, Denmark, Sweden Austria,
Poland and Switzerland. They are hoping to showcase their talent in
the ADAC Formula Masters, and to use it as a springboard to a high-
er-level racing series, just as Daniel Abt, Pascal Wehrlein and Mar-
vin Kirchhfer have done. Abt is now driving in GP2 and Formula E,
Wehrlein in the DTM and Kirchhfer has made the step up to GP3
after winning the title in the ATS Formula 3 Cup.
Plenty of race practice at top circuits
The 2014 series will once again form part of the ADAC GT Masters
programme at eight events in Germany (Oschersleben, Lausitzring,
Nrburgring, Sachsenring, Hockenheim), Austria (Red Bull Ring), Slo-
vakia (Slovakia Ring), and the Netherlands (Zandvoort). 24 races will
be held this season; with three races per weekend, the talented juniors
will have plenty of opportunity to hone their skills.
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ADAC Formula Masters Technology
Equal opportunity and cost efciency
Equal opportunity, cost efciency and safety: the standard Formula
ADAC racing cars, powered by Volkswagen, meet the strict interna-
tional FIA safety regulations in place for Formula 3 and at a total
price of just 49,900 Euros. The 145-hp, 1.6-litre FSI engines from
Volkswagen require no alterations and have a long life cycle the
standard power train can last the entire season.
The youngsters also beneft from Volkswagens expertise. The powerful,
reliable and efcient production engines are modifed and prepared
optimally for use on the racetrack. The 1.6-litre production engine
forms the basis for the power train. The racing version has a special
exhaust system with a racing catalytic converter and lambda sensor.
Components like the lubrication (dry sump instead of pressure feed),
inlet manifold and engine electronics have been modifed to meet the
demands of motorsport.
All the important technical details are identical. The teams are only
given free rein when it comes to confguring the rear wing, chassis
and tyre pressure. This way, the talented youngsters learn the basics of
set-up work and can showcase their driving ability thanks to the equal
opportunities guaranteed by the identical technology.
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ADAC Formula Masters Technical data
Engine
Type Four-in-line naturally aspirated FSI engine, four valves per cylinder,
double overhead camshaft, aluminium engine block and cylinder head,
petrol direct injection
Mounting position Mid-engine, load-bearing, longitudinally mounted in front of rear axle
Bore/stroke 76.5 mm/86.9 mm
Compression ratio 12:1
Power output Approx. 107 kW (145 hp) at 6,000 rpm
Engine control unit Production component, modifed maps
Exhaust gas cleaning Three-way catalytic converter with oxygen sensor
Lubrications Dry sump
Fuel Super Plus
Data logging AiM, evo3
Volkswagen 1.6-litre FSI engine (racing version)
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ADAC Formula Masters Regulations
The key regulations
All participants must be aged 15 or above by his/her frst event of 2014, i.e. the key date regulation
applies. Only ADAC members with an international grade C or D drivers licence, a national junior
drivers licence, or a comparable licence from another ASN are eligible.
The entry fee for the season is 8,000 Euros, plus VAT, per car/driver. An entire season can cost from
125,000 to 175,000 Euros, depending on the team and the testing programme
In the interests of a level playing feld and to reduce costs, Volkswagen Motorsport is responsible for
all of the engines utilised in the series, as the series exclusive engine supplier
All engines will be sealed as appropriate in order to ensure standardised service
The chassis and tyres are also single-spec
Each event shall include a practice session lasting 45 minutes and a qualifying session of 30 minutes.
Grid positions in the frst race are determined by the drivers fastest laps in the qualifying session. The
grid positions for the second race are determined by the drivers second-fastest laps in the qualifying
session. The grid positions for the third race are then determined on the basis of the drivers results in
the second race, with the top eight drivers lining up in reverse order
Each event shall start as a Grand Prix-style standing start
There shall be three races lasting 25 minutes each per event
The top ten drivers of each event shall be awarded points. These shall be awarded as follows in
the frst and second race: 25-18-15-12-10-8-6-4-2-1. In the third race, the following points will be
awarded: 15-10-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1. The year-end standings are based on all the event results there
shall be no scratch results
A teams top two cars per race shall count towards the team classifcation
Prize money (plus VAT where applicable) is awarded as follows for each race: 600-400-300-
200-150-150-125-125-100-100. The prize money for the end-of-year classifcation (plus
VAT where applicable) is awarded according to the following format: 10,000-7,500-5,000-
4,500-4,000-3,500-3,000-2,500-2,000-1,000. The top three drivers in the overall
classifcation shall also be awarded a test drive in a car used in the ATS Formula 3 Cup
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2014 ADAC Formula Masters participants
ADAC Formula Masters Entry list
1 Maximilian Gnther (D) Team Mcke Motorsport Formel ADAC Volkswagen
2 Kim Luis Schramm (D) Team Mcke Motorsport Formel ADAC Volkswagen
3 Marvin Dienst (D) Team Mcke Motorsport Formel ADAC Volkswagen
4 Giorgio Maggi (CH) Team Mcke Motorsport Formel ADAC Volkswagen
5 Philip Hamprecht (D) Team Mcke Motorsport Formel ADAC Volkswagen
7 Tim Zimmermann (D) Neuhauser Racing Formel ADAC Volkswagen
8 Mikkel Jensen (DK) Neuhauser Racing Formel ADAC Volkswagen
9 Fabian Schiller (D) Schiller Motorsport Formel ADAC Volkswagen
10 Nico Menzel (D) Schiller Motorsport Formel ADAC Volkswagen
15 Ralph Boschung (CH) Lotus Formel ADAC Volkswagen
12 Dennis Marschall (D) Lotus Formel ADAC Volkswagen
14 Joel Eriksson (S) Lotus Formel ADAC Volkswagen
18 David Kolkmann (D) JBR Motorsport & Eng. Formel ADAC Volkswagen
19 Igor Walilko (PL) JBR Motorsport & Eng. Formel ADAC Volkswagen
20 Corinna Kamper (A) HS Engineering Formel ADAC Volkswagen
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Volkswagen Motorsport International
Racing on a
global stage
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Racing in the land of the dragon: Scirocco R-Cup China
The Chinese one-make cup uses Sciroccos that are developed in
Germany by Volkswagen Motorsport and run centrally.
Internet www.sciroccocupchina.com
Contact partner Jan Muthmann
Jan.Muthmann@volkswagen.com.cn
Racing at the cape: Engen Volkswagen Cup, Formula Volkswagen,
and the Rally Championship in South Africa
The Engen Volkswagen Cup South Africa uses right-hand drive
Cup-Polos. The events in this series are complimented by Formula
Volkswagen, which features 240-hp single-seater racing cars.
Volkswagen lines up with an S2000-class Polo in national South Afri-
can Rally Championship.
Internet www.vw.co.za/
Contact partner Andile Dlamini
dlami03@vwsa.co.za
Racing in India: the Polo R-Cup
Young Indians take their frst steps in motorsport in the Volkswagen Polo
R-Cup India. The car of choice is the new Polo, with a 1.4-litre TFSI engine
generating about 150 kW (200 hp) and DSG gearbox.
Internet www.volkswagen-motorsport.in/
Contact partner Adhish Alawani
adhish.alawani@volkswagen.co.in
Racing in Russia: the Volkswagen Polo Cup
Classic rallying with talented young drivers that is the concept behind
the Russia Volkswagen Polo Cup. All competitors line up in 165-hp
Volkswagen Polos, which comply with the technical specifcations of the
RC5 rally class same material and opportunity for all.
Internet http://www.almrally.ru/vwpolocup/
Contact partner Anna Cholchewa
anna@academyrally.ru
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FIA World Rallycross Championship and Global Rallycross
Rallycross is attracting more and more attention in Europe and over-
seas, and is now one of the fastest growing motorsports in the world,
said Volkswagen Motorsport Director Jost Capito. The races are short
and action-packed, while the cars are spectacular and look similar
to production models. The demanding Rallycross circuits consist of
a combination of dirt and asphalt sections, while the changes in ele-
vation ensure spectators are treated to spectacular jumps of over
20metres.
As of the 2014 season, Volkswagen Motorsport has entered into
an exclusive three-year partnership with Swedish rallycross team
Marklund Motorsport in the World Rallycross Championship. In secur-
ing the services of reigning Global Rallycross champion Toomas Topi
Heikkinen as its number one driver, Marklund Motorsport has emphat-
ically underlined its ambitions for the World Rallycross Championship.
As well as the Finn, Swedens Anton Marklund will also line up in the
new Marklund Motorsport Volkswagen Polo RX Supercar.
Beetle goes America is the story in Global Rallycross. This summer,
the Volkswagen Beetle will be out to conquer US motorsport. For this
project, Volkswagen of America has joined forces with US racing spe-
cialists Andretti Autosport to form the Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross
Team, which will run two Global Rallycross cars for drivers Tanner
Foust and former Formula One driver Scott Speed. The Rallycross Bee-
tle has four-wheel drive, with the TSI engine generating more than
560hp (412 kW) excitement and pure racing are guaranteed.
Internet www.rallycrossrx.com
Contact partner Rachel Cavers
rachel.cavers@mpacreative.com
Internet www.redbullglobalrallycross.com
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Volkswagen Motorsport On the World Wide Web
Service and information: www.volkswagen-motorsport.com
The best possible service on the new Volkswagen Motorsport media portal: as a registered user, you
will always fnd the latest media material on all the rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC)
and every circuit race with Volkswagen involvement, as well as on the latest developments and events
from the world of Volkswagen Motorsport, in the Content & Media Pool. The intuitive search function
allows you to easily access the desired content in a variety of fle formats. Whether media text, photos
or HD-quality TV footage: you have rapid access to all the information and material you require. In
addition, we have put together content on events and topics in so-called compilations. This way, you are
only a click away from an extensive collection of texts, photos and flms.
For fans and friends the public area on www.volkswagen-motorsport.com
Everything under one virtual roof: the new Volkswagen Motorsport website went online in December
2012 and has been ofering a huge amount of information and entertainment ever since.
The new website can also be accessed on the move: the responsive design allows the content to be dis-
played on smartphones and tablets. The online presence is constantly being updated, with new reports,
stories and interviews regarding Volkswagen Motorsport being added all the time.
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Volkswagen Motorsport On social networks
Social media
Volkswagens commitment to motorsport not only sees the company thrill fans at many racetracks, circuits
and rallies around the world. Volkswagen Motorsport also enjoys a prominent online presence. As well as
the ofcial website and all the information it provides, media and fans can also fnd detailed news on the
brands social media channels. Volkswagen Motorsport ofers its fans the latest information, videos, photo
galleries, surveys and many more interactive features on Facebook, Twitter and Youtube.
Volkswagen Motorsport employs a tailored communication strategy, which uses the individual strengths
of each individual channel, in order to quickly, efciently and systematically reach fans and the media.
Twitter: www.twitter.com/VolkswagenRally
Those on the move can easily be kept up to speed with the latest news from Volkswagen Motorsport via
text, as a live ticker.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/VolkswagenMotorsport
Facebook is the medium for the Volkswagen Motorsport media and fan community, with the latest
photo galleries, behind-the-scenes snapshots of the teams, surveys and videos.
Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/VolkswagenRally
Youtube acts as the nerve centre for Volkswagen Motorsport videos: all the latest video highlights can
be found here.
Whether the website, Facebook, Twitter or Youtube the range of Internet channels guarantees a suc-
cessful, interlocking communication strategy, which is unique in its diversity and efciency and ensures
that Volkswagen Motorsport is also a fantastic experience online.
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Volkswagen Motorsport For media
For media
www.volkswagen-motorsport.com Volkswagens Content & Media Pool ofers:
An up-to-date information service on rounds of the Formula 3 series and Scirocco R-Cup, as well as
outings in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) with the Volkswagen Polo R WRC it also pro-
vides news, results, the latest standings and high-resolution photo material
Portraits of all Volkswagen works drivers
This Media Guide as a PDF document, available for download
Basic texts and information on every aspect of Volkswagens motorsport commitment
Latest TV footage in various qualities ready to be broadcast, for mobile devices and the Internet
Sending of media information in German or English
Accredited journalists are welcome in the Volkswagen Hospitality at races in the Volkswagen Scirocco
R-Cup, which form part of the support programme for the DTM.
Links
www.volkswagen-motorsport.com (public motorsport website and Content & Media Pool)
www.facebook.com/VolkswagenMotorsport (Facebook fan page)
www.twitter.com/VolkswagenRally (Twitter channel for the WRC)
www.youtube.com/VolkswagenRally (Youtube channel for the WRC)
www.adac-formel-masters.de (ADAC Formula Masters)
www.faf3europe.com, www.formel3.de, www.formula3.co (ofcial F3 websites)
www.wrc.com (ofcial website of the FIA World Rally Championship)
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Volkswagen Motorsport Contacts
Contacts
Stefan Moser
Coordinator Motorsport Communication Volkswagen Group
Mobile +49 171 4000379
stefan.moser@volkswagen-motorsport.com
Ingo Roersch
Communications
Mobile +49 172 1499157
ingo.roersch@volkswagen-motorsport.com
Andre Dietzel
Head of Communications
Mobile +49 175 7234689
andre.dietzel@volkswagen-motorsport.com
Volkswagen Motorsport GmbH
Communications
Ikarusallee 7a
D-30179 Hannover
Phone +49 511 67494-0
Fax +49 511 67494-753
media@volkswagen-motorsport.com
www.volkswagen-motorsport.com
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