FACT SHEET XXL: DTM Hockenheim Round 9 October 14/15, 2017
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FACT SHEET XXL Round 9 DTM HOCKENHEIM October 14/15, 2017 The grand fi nale Following a strong 2017 DTM season, Schaeffl er driver Mike Rockenfeller has the chance at Hockenheim to secure a podium place in the overall classifi cation 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 Thrilling races, diff erent for the sixth time in 2017 winners, frequent changes at the top of the standings – the DTM delivered plenty of ac- tion in its 16 races held to date. Now the season fi nale at Hockenheim is Jörg Walz coming up. No matter Vice President what the outcome of the Communications and Marketing Schaeffl er title race will be, the se- Automotive ries has already seen a winner: the fan. Our driver, Mike Rockenfeller, looks back on an eventful season: a strong beginning, his unfortu- nate accident resulting in a foot injury at the Norisring, his comeback with victory at Zandvoort and, most recently, a weekend with plenty of points at Spielberg. In fourth place overall with a 38-point defi cit to Mattias Ekström, Rocky even has a theoretical chance of winning his second DTM title after 2013. Good speed to him and – es- The DTM has been delivering top-class touring car racing for more than 30 years. pecially to the trackside fans: enjoy the event! 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 Many points Tour of Spielberg Austria 8 Europe September 23/24, 2017 Following a seventh and 18 races, 9 events, 5 countries – facts & fi gures of the 2017 DTM a second place, Rocky is in contention for podium places in the overall drivers’ classifi cation. 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 172 1 Audi Sport Team Rosberg 288 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 René Rast (D) Audi 151 2 Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline 253 the Hungaroring. attention in the DTM. 3 Mercedes-AMG Motorsport Mercedes me 201 3 Jamie Green (GB) Audi 137 4 BMW Team RBM 184 4 Mike Rockenfeller (D) Audi 134 Shock moment 5 Mercedes-AMG Motorsport BWT 180 Norisring Germany 5 Marco Wittmann (D) BMW 134 6 BMW Team RMG 163 4 6 6 Lucas Auer (A) Mercedes-Benz 131 July 1/2, 2017 7 Audi Sport Team Phoenix 156 In the second race at the 7 Timo Glock (D) BMW 115 Nuremberg city-circuit, 8 Mercedes-AMG Motorsport SILBERPFEIL Energy 150 through no fault of his own, 8 Robert Wickens (CDN) Mercedes-Benz 113 9 BMW Team RMR 137 Rockenfeller was involved in a heavy collision and 9 Maxime Martin (B) BMW 110 suff ered a foot injury. 10 Paul Di Resta (GB) Mercedes-Benz 99 Manufacturers’ classifi cation 11 Gary Paff ett (GB) Mercedes-Benz 88 P Manufacturer Pts Back on track 1 Audi 697 12 Nico Müller (CH) Audi 81 Moscow Russia 2 Mercedes-Benz 531 5 13 Bruno Spengler (CDN) BMW 74 3 BMW 484 July 22/23, 2017 With a special bandage for his injured foot Rocky comes second Best in class 14 Maro Engel (D) Mercedes-Benz 51 in race one at his favorite event, clinching his so far best result this season. Zandvoort Netherlands 15 Edoardo Mortara (I) Mercedes-Benz 49 August 19/20, 2017 16 Augusto Farfus (BR) BMW 29 Victory and fourth place: Mike Rockenfeller in the Netherlands 17 Loïc Duval (F) Audi 22 scored as many points as no other race driver – position three in the 18 Tom Blomqvist (GB) BMW 22 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.