FACT SHEET XXL Round 8 DTM SPIELBERG September 23/24, 2017 End-of-season sprint The 2017 DTM is turning onto the fi nish straight with the eighth of nine race weekends coming up. Schaeffl er driver Mike Rockenfeller is traveling to Austria in sixth place of the standings Rule of three … Schaeffl er and Audi The third generation of the Partners on and off Audi RS 5 DTM in detail p. 8 the race track p. 20 2 3 Loyal Schaeffl er ambassador Mike Rockenfeller competes Editorial sporting the Schaeffl er colors 14 thrilling races with for the sixth time in 2017 ten diff erent winners and frequent changes at the top of the table – the 2017 DTM season has been extremely varied. Our driver, Mike Rockenfeller, with only a Jörg Walz 26-point defi cit to DTM Vice President leader Mattias Ekström, Communications and Marketing Schaeffl er still has a good chance Automotive of winning his second title after 2013 and is now traveling to Spielberg for the penultimate event. Good speed to him and – especially to the trackside fans: enjoy the event! The DTM has been delivering top-class touring car racing for more than 30 years. The German manufacturers, Audi, BMW and Mercedes-Benz, and renowned drivers, Motorsp ort battle for positions and points within the range of thousandths Contact Schaeffl er Technologies AG & Co. KG Communications and Marketing Schaeffl er Automotive in a Industriestr. 1–3 91074 Herzogenaurach cla ss of its own presse@schaeffl er.com www.schaeffl er.com The idea of a new touring car series was born take a look inside the inner sanctum – even of them now being equivalent. Each of the in 1983 and, unlike other championships it during most of the sessions: another step of 18 classifi ed rounds in the upcoming season Contents did not group the fi eld in various classifi ca- making the DTM as fan-friendly as possible. covers a 55-minute distance plus one lap. 2 Schaeffl er in the DTM tions. The driver to fi nish fi rst was the winner: 4 2017 race calendar a transparent concept that was working well in A tight set of regulations has been ensur- Schaeffl er supported drivers and teams 6 DTM changes the French Touring Car Championship too. The ing a sporting competition on an equal footing even in the DTM’s early years. Stickers of the 8 DTM technology championship which in 1984 began as “Deut- for years. 18 vehicles, each delivering about LuK product brand were displayed on driver 10 Interview with two executive board members sche Produktionswagen-Meisterschaft” (Ger- 500 HP, are driven by top-class campaigners suits and vehicles. In 2011, the technology 12 Schaeffl er in motorsport man Production Car Championship) evolved such as Mike Rockenfeller, Mattias Ekström, group concentrated its commitments, gave 14 The future of the IC engine into the most important international touring Gary Paff ett, Bruno Spengler or Timo Glock. Six its name to the Schaeffl er Audi and celeb- 16 Audi Sport Team Phoenix car series, DTM, over the period of more than champions in total, including title defender rated impressive successes. In the year of its 17 Mike Rockenfeller three decades. Marco Wittmann, are aiming to again go down premiere, Martin Tomczyk won the title and in 18 DTM history in the annals of DTM history. 2013, Mike Rockenfeller achieved the same 20 Schaeffl er and Audi 2017 marks a very special year for the DTM. feat. In 2017, Schaeffl er, Audi Sport Team 22 Schaeffl er company profi le For the fi rst time, fans have the opportunity Attractive for fans and partners Phoenix and Rockenfeller are again forming a 23 Schaeffl er and DTM facts & fi gures to watch the teams’ activities at close range. As usual, two races will be held at each congenial trio that continues to make its mark 24 Info on the DTM weekend Three garages are open, allowing visitors to event. However – another novelty – both on the DTM. 4 7 5 Amidst nature Tour of Spielberg Austria 8 Europe September 23/24, 2017 An exciting roller coaster 18 races, 9 events, 5 countries – facts & fi gures of the 2017 DTM ride including an Alpine panorama – the Red Bull Ring features a unique fl air. Champagne pleasures May 6/7, 2017 Mike Rockenfeller manages Hockenheim Germany a good start to the season in Setback Showdown 1 his Schaeffl er Audi RS 5 DTM, clinching a third and a seventh Nürburgring Germany Hockenheim Germany place in the opening races. 9 September 9/10, 2017 October 14/15, 2017 On a weekend in the Eifel that was Six times in the past ten years the generally diffi cult for Audi, Mike title race was not decided before the Strong early form Rockenfeller goes home empty- season fi nale that is traditionally Lausitzring Germany handed. However, in the drivers’ held at Hockenheim – on fi ve of 2 standings, he is still within striking these occasions the decision was distance of the top. produced in the very last race. Rate: 100 % Budapest Hungary 3 Drivers’ classifi cation Teams’ classifi cation June 17/18, 2017 May 20/21, 2017 P Driver Manufacturer Pts P Team Pts Six races, six point results: Mike With two impressive comebacks Rockenfeller has established his spot from grid positions eight and 1 Mattias Ekström (S) Audi 136 1 Audi Sport Team Rosberg 237 in the top group of the standings eleven to fi fth-place fi nishes, following a fourth and tenth place at Rocky continues attracting 2 Lucas Auer (A) Mercedes-Benz 127 2 Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline 185 the Hungaroring. attention in the DTM. 3 BMW Team RBM 176 3 René Rast (D) Audi 124 4 Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Mercedes me 176 4 Marco Wittmann (D) BMW 115 Shock moment 5 Mercedes-AMG Motorsport BWT 174 Norisring Germany 5 Jamie Green (GB) Audi 113 6 Mercedes-AMG Motorsport SILBERPFEIL Energy 148 4 6 6 Mike Rockenfeller (D) Audi 110 July 1/2, 2017 7 BMW Team RMG 144 In the second race at the 7 Timo Glock (D) BMW 108 Nuremberg city-circuit, 8 BMW Team RMR 130 through no fault of his own, 8 Maxime Martin (B) BMW 102 9 Audi Sport Team Phoenix 128 Rockenfeller was involved in a heavy collision and 9 Robert Wickens (CDN) Mercedes-Benz 100 suff ered a foot injury. 10 Paul Di Resta (GB) Mercedes-Benz 97 Manufacturers’ classifi cation 11 Gary Paff ett (GB) Mercedes-Benz 76 P Manufacturer Pts Back on track 1 Audi 550 12 Bruno Spengler (CDN) BMW 74 Moscow Russia 2 Mercedes-Benz 498 5 13 Maro Engel (D) Mercedes-Benz 51 3 BMW 450 July 22/23, 2017 With a special bandage for his injured foot Rocky comes second Best in class 14 Nico Müller (CH) Audi 49 in race one at his favorite event, clinching his so far best result this season. Zandvoort Netherlands 15 Edoardo Mortara (I) Mercedes-Benz 47 August 19/20, 2017 16 Augusto Farfus (BR) BMW 29 Victory and fourth place: Mike Rockenfeller in the Netherlands 17 Tom Blomqvist (GB) BMW 22 scored as many points as no other race driver – position three in the 18 Loïc Duval (F) Audi 18 standings. 6 7 Changes at a glance Besides opening the team garages to the fans, the DTM organizers have made further changes to the technical and sporting regulations in order to make the series as exciting and, at the same time, as transparent as possible. In addition, the drivers’ skills are moving into focus in the 2017 season even more so than before. The changes in a nutshell Technology Engine Tires The 4-liter V8 engines in 2017 deliver In conjunction with the new Hankook more than 500 HP. The higher engine output re- specifi cation tires that provide more short- sults from the air restrictors in the intake system term grip but degrade more heavily over time, having been enlarged from 28 to 29 millimeters. the resulting overall handling characteristics In addition, special areas in the engine’s intake of the new DTM race cars will be putting clearly system have been released for further develop- greater demands on the driver. ment in order to optimize performance. Specifi cation components Aerodynamics This year’s body styles correspond to The specifi cations of the new Technical the most recent vehicle generations of their Regulations encompass reductions in aerody- production counterparts. In order to limit the namics in order to decrease downforce of the areas that permit cost-intensive high-tech Sport vehicles. For this purpose, the geometries of the developments by the manufacturers, clearly front splitter, underfl oor and rear diff usor were more areas for jointly developed specifi cation Races Pit stops modifi ed and ride height was increased. Use of components than before have been included Each of the 18 classifi cation races in In each race, a mandatory pit stop, no the drag reduction system (DRS), which makes in the new regulations. the upcoming season will cover a 55-minute earlier than after the fi rst and no later than af- overtaking easier in the DTM, will be limited to distance, plus one lap. As a result, the race du- ter the last race lap, has to be made. This re- twelve laps (a total of 36 activations) in all races. ration of a weekend is extended by ten minutes sults in many tactical opportunities to defi ne compared with last year (60 and 40 minutes). the race strategy. The teams have to perform their tire changes with clearly fewer crew mem- Radio bers than before and may use only two impact During the races, radio communica- wrenches.