THE TALENT in Formula 3 FACTORY. 1979 – 2018 Foreword 2|3

Dear Media Representative,

A successful era is drawing to a close. After four decades, Volkswagen is bidding farewell to Formula 3 – one of the most important and iconic junior classes in inter­ national motorsport, and one that is virtually indispensable for the stars of tomorrow.

Volkswagen has always been aware of the importance of However, we will continue to show great commitment to ­promoting talented youngsters in motorsport. As such, it has promoting youngsters in motorsport in the future: at the consistently been involved in Formula 3 – and with great ­racetracks of this world, we have implemented a successful ­success: between 1979 and 1991, and since returning as an customer sport programme with the Golf GTI TCR since 2016. engine supplier in 2007, Volkswagen has won over 75 natio­ The TCR series offer talented young drivers an affordable nal and international titles in Formula 3 championships route into professional motorsport. From 2019, we will also around the world. Legends like , Bernd offer a car for customer use in the WRC 2 class on the rally Schneider and have all claimed titles as scene, in the form of the new Polo R5 GTI. Both concepts are ­Formula 3 drivers “powered by Volkswagen” and have gone all about motorsport with production-based cars – a strategy on to enjoy hugely successful careers in Formula 1, DTM and that Volkswagen is consciously pursuing, and one which in famous endurance races, such as the . ­allows both the sporting competition and the development of future production models to benefit from each other. As of the 2019 season, Formula 3 is striking out in new dir­ ections. The previous regulations will no longer apply at the This farewell also signifies a new beginning and a focus on highest level, including regulations regarding the engines future goals. Join us in looking forward to exciting seasons at used. In the future, Formula 3 will operate with standard racetracks and rallies all over the world. chassis and engines. Sven Smeets

Volkswagen Motorsport Director

Contents 4|5

FOUR DECADES OF FORMULA 3 WITH VOLKSWAGEN POWER.

6 This is Formula 3 10 History 14 Volkswagen Engines in Formula 3 18 Big Names “powered by Volkswagen” 22 The Grand Prix 28 Statistics

32 Volkswagen Customer Sport

This is Formula 3 6|7

Charles Leclerc finished fourth in the 2015 FIA F3 European Championship with Volkswagen and . The young man from will drive for in Formula 1 in 2019.

FIA FORMULA 3 EUROPEAN CHAMPIONSHIP. GLOBAL It is seen as the “Gateway to Formula 1”: the Formula 3 Euro­ champions have progressed to the pinnacle of motor racing – the pean Championship, organised by the International Automobile latest example being Britain’s , who was crowned Federation FIA, allows the most talented youngsters to demon­ champion with the Carlin Team and Volkswagen Power in 2017 strate their racing skills on the international stage. The calendar and will drive for McLaren in Formula 1 in 2019. The FIA Formula SUCCESS includes various Grand Prix circuits, in order to systematically 3 European Championship was preceded by the Formula 3 Euro prepare the young drivers for Formula 1. The 2018 season Series, which was also instrumental in many illustrious careers. ­featured trips to Silverstone (GB), Spa-Francorchamps (B), ­Spielberg (A), Budapest (H) and the (D). A con­ CONCEPT. cept that is paying dividends: many former Formula 3 European

This is where it all begins. This is where the stars of the motor racing world are born. Few make it to the very top without it: Formula 3 is the best-known BRITISH FORMULA 3. “school” for rising talents – and no manufacturer can , Mika Häkkinen and have done it: they all point to such a long and extensive success story in this came through the British Formula 3 Championship at the start of their remark­ class as Volkswagen. able motorsport careers. This was once the most important “casting show” in the world for future Formula 1 superstars. Even today, those in the know sit up and take note when they hear the names of recent winners – the likes of , Jean-Eric Vergne, – all of whom won with Volkswagen engines. The circuits used include many classic British racetracks: , Rockingham, , Snetterton, Silverstone and . ­Volkswagen returned to the iconic series in 2009, since when it has won five titles.­ ▶

Jack Harvey heads the field: the Volkswagen driver won the prestigious British Formula 3 Championship in 2012. This is Formula 3 8|9

Global success: Volkswagen driver Mitsunori Takaboshi was crowned Japanese Formula 3 Champion in 2017. GERMAN FORMULA 3.

Nürburgring, Hockenheim, Zolder and, of course, the famous Avus John Nielsen was the first to make a lasting impression when he in Berlin: held between 1975 and 2002, the German Formula 3 won the title in 1982. Two years later, he added victory in the famous Championship attracted droves of fans into the grandstands at race in Macau. Many stars have come through German Formula 3: ­ ­iconic racetracks. And when the action kicked off on race weekends, as well as Formula 1 greats like “Schumi” and Heinz-Harald Frentzen, Volkswagen was regularly in the thick of it. The Wolfsburg-based big names from the world of have also earned manufacturer racked up 93 race wins in the popular development their spurs here, including , Tom Kristensen and series, with eight drivers being crowned Formula 3 champion with Marco Werner – all “powered by Volkswagen”. 270 Volkswagen engines between 1982 and 1991. Danish works driver KM/H TOP SPEED APPROX.

Girl power: Japanese driver Ai Miura lines up in the Japanese F3 Championship with Volkswagen and the B-Max Racing Team.

FORMULA 3 AROUND THE WORLD.

The Formula 3 circus takes its show all over the world: a host of national series are held around the globe in accordance with ­Formula 3 regulations – including the Japanese Formula 3 Cham­ pionship, which was launched in 1979 and has allowed eventual stars like Tom Kristensen and to show what they are capable of. The Brazilians, who are renowned for their passion for motorsport, also have “their own” Formula 3 series. Central and Eastern European states including Albania, Bosnia, Croatia, Aus­ tria, and the Czech Republic are brought together under the FIA “umbrella” in the Central European Zone Formula 3 Champion­ ship. — History 10|11

HOW IT ALL BEGAN.

A beetle engine with a carburettor generating a Popular predecessor to Formula 3: good 34 PS in the boot: this is how Formula Vee and Super Vee provided the stage for thrilling ­racing in the 1960s and 1970s – with Volkswagen lined up for the first time at the in engines in the rear, of course. ­Nuremberg in 1966. Volkswagen entered the single-seater racing scene for young drivers in 1967. Formula Vee enjoyed rapidly increasing po- pularity, but was replaced in the 1970s by Formula 3, which took on the mantle of “talent showcase” for THE NEXT LEVEL. young drivers. The early experience gained in circuit In 1979, Volkswagen stepped up its commitment to the racing played into Volkswagen’s hands when they sub- next generation of motorsport stars and began supplying sequently entered Formula 3. engines for the German Formula 3 Championship. They were based on the engine in the Volkswagen Golf I GTI at the time and were soon the dominant force. By 1994, Volkswagen drivers had racked up 92 race wins and ­seven titles. Winning drivers included seven-time ­Formula 1 world champion Michael Schumacher, record DTM cham­ pion Bernd Schneider and nine-time Le Mans winner Tom Kristensen. ▶

In the 1980s, Volkswagen engines soon established themselves as the dominant force in Formula 3. History 12|13 SUCCESSFUL ON THE THE COMEBACK. INTERNATIONAL STAGE.

In 2007, Volkswagen returned to its successful Volkswagen drivers have won over 50 titles around ­appears in the lists of winners at Formula 3 classics: ­tradition as engine supplier for youngsters in the world – for example, in the fiercely-competitive ten times in Macao, including in 1990 with a young ­single-seaters and presented a newly-developed British Formula 3 Championship. Daniel Ricciardo Michael Schumacher, 2009 and 2010 with Edoardo two-litre engine with FSI technology for the For­ won in 2009, followed by Jean Eric Vergne in 2010. Mortara, and 2012 and 2016 with António Félix 580* mula 3 Euro Series at the Nürburgring. The large-­ Both drivers went on to race in Formula 1. da Costa, who remains the only driver to win the KG MINIMUM WEIGHT scale production engine had an aluminium block “Monte Carlo of the East” twice. It goes without and ­generated about 210 PS. The first race wins Volkswagen has been involved in the prestigious saying that Volkswagen drivers have also enjoyed came the following season, before present-day FIA Formula 3 European Championship as an engine success at the street races in Monaco and Pau, DTM ­driver claimed Volkswagen’s supplier since 2012. The name Volkswagen also . — first title in 2010. 1

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SIX SEASONS 2 UNDEFEATED …

… for Volkswagen as engine supplier to the German 1 I’ve got the racing line: at the Ring in Spielberg (A). ATS Formula 3 Cup, which was launched in 2008 as a modern successor to the German Formula 3 2 Jean-Eric Vergne clinched the coveted Championship. In 2009, the title went to Laurens title in the British Formula 3 champi­ onship with the Carlin team and Volks­ Vanthoor. succeeded him as cham­ wagen Power in 2010. pion in 2010, before Sweden’s won the cup in 2012. 19-year-old Marvin Kirchhöfer 3 Belgian won the Ger­ man ATS Formula 3 Cup in style with from Leipzig took the title in 2013. The final season, Volkswagen in 2009. After switching to in 2014, was dominated by German Markus touring car racing, his career really took ­Pommer. A new engine was introduced in 2012: ­ off. Vanthoor won the FIA GT in Macau, the 24 Hours of Spa, and the the Volkswagen Power Engine with Push-to-Pass Blancpain GT Series. Since 2017, he has technology. been a works driver.

* 2018 season Volkswagen Engines in Formula 3 14|15 THE POWER 0 – 100 SOURCE. KM/H IN APPROX. 3 SECONDS

Volkswagen has been involved in Formula 3 as an engine manufacturer since 1979. The first phase lasted until 1994. After a period away, Volkswagen returned in 2008 in the , which was renamed the FIA Formula 3 European Champion­ship in 2013. Over the years, Volkswagen power units have contributed to title wins and victories all over the world.

AIR GAMES.

When Volkswagen took its first steps in Formula 3, the Restricting engine power is also intended to keep a lid on technical regulations demanded a two-litre engine with development costs. In 1979, a diameter of 24 millimetres four cylinders. An air restrictor was also foreseen. This is was stipulated for the air restrictor; all the air taken in by the located in the airbox, which even today is still located out­ engine must pass through this section. Nowadays, the max­ side the engine cover and limits the engine’s performance – imum permitted diameter is 28 millimetres. The airbox is a after all, the drivers starting in Formula 3 are still young. distinctive visual feature of a modern Formula 3 racing car. ▶ Volkswagen Engines in Formula 3 16|17

“We used the rally engine as the basis for Formula 3 and adapted it to the conditions. Our goals were to achieve TECHNICAL DATA FOR THE FIRST VW F3 ENGINE (FROM 1979) maximum performance and THE DOMINANT FORCE ON THE F3 SCENE. Capacity: 2.0 l reliability.” Another difference between power units past and present is that, partner of Volkswagen Motorsport in Formula 3 for many years. Restrictor: 24 mm diameter [ Denny Wenzel, engineer ] back in the day, the F3 engines used to have to be derived from “This allowed us to increase the performance from 110 PS to Output: approx. 165 PS production engines. At least 5,000 units must be manufactured 165 PS.” The benefit: the engine was smaller and lighter than Max. engine speed: 6,100 rpm each year. As Volkswagen did not have a suitable two-litre engine ­those of the opposition and was the dominant force on the For­ in 1979, they opted to use a 1.6-litre power unit and to increase mula 3 ­scene from the start of the 1980s. Between 1982 and Max. torque: 250 Nm its capacity. “Among other things, we increased the bore and 1991, eight titles went to Volkswagen-powered Formula 3 racers Total weight: 90 kg stroke, as the regulations allowed us to remove material from the in alone. There was also plenty of success in other coun­ Service interval: 2,500 km basic unit; we were not permitted to add anything,” explains tries, including , France and . ­Holger Spiess, whose company Spiess Motorenbau has been a

The basic parameters for Formula 3 engines were the same for all F3 TECHNICAL DATA ­divisions: four cylinders, two-litre capacity, no supercharging, and A RALLY ENGINE PROVIDES A NEW BASIS. FOR LAST VW F3 ENGINE (FROM 2014) ­limited volume of air through the air restrictor. Capacity: 2.0 l The Formula 3 regulations were the subject of sweeping changes and piston geometry were designed for performance-optimised Restrictor: 28 mm diameter for the 2014 season. It was no longer necessary to use a produc­ combustion. As we are talking about a naturally aspirated engine, tion engine as a basis. Volkswagen derived the Formula 3 power the design of the intake and exhaust system plays an equally im­ Output: approx. 240 PS unit used since then from its own WRC engine. “We adapted the portant role.” The subsequent success proved the engineers to be Max. engine speed: 7,400 rpm new engine to the prescribed service interval of 10,000 kilo­ right: “The best year was definitely 2017. We won the FIA For­ Max. torque: 260 Nm metres and wanted to get the maximum performance out of it mula 3 European Championship with Lando Norris, the FIA For­ within this distance,” says Denny Wenzel, who is responsible for mula 3 World Cup in Macau with , and the Japanese Total weight: 87 kg the ­Formula 3 project at Volkswagen. “The combustion chamber Formula 3 Championship with Mitsunori Takaboshi,” says Wenzel. Service interval: 10,000 km — Big Names “powered by Volkswagen” 18|19

“We won the German Formula 3 Championship in 1991 at the Michael Schumacher penultimate weekend thanks to Anyone unfamiliar with this name must have been living on Mars for the past three decades. With seven drivers’ titles to his name, a calm and focussed approach. the man from Kerpen is currently the most successful Formula 1 Ultimately, I was aware that this driver in history. His unparalleled career also saw “Schumi” com­ was my opportunity to progress pete in Formula 3: with Volkswagen power at the rear, the German finished second in the German Formula 3 Championship in 1989, in motorsport.” before winning the title a year later. What followed needs no ex­ planation … [ Tom Kristensen ]

Bernd Schneider Before earning the title “Mister DTM”, Schneider first tried his hand at . Having enjoyed initial successes in karting THE CAREER and , the man from the Saarland switched to German F3 in 1986, where he won the title in the Volkswagen- in 1987. After two mixed years in Formula 1 with an inferior car, Schneider morphed into the most successful DTM driver to date, SPRINGBOARD. bagging a total of five titles between 1995 and 2006. ▶

This is where the stars of tomorrow are born: no junior ­series has spawned as many big names as Formula 3. ­Numerous “Thanks to my F3 title in 1987 and third place at the pres­ Volkswagen drivers laid the foundations for ­impressive careers in tigious Macau GP, I was able to step straight up into For­ Formula 3. From touring car legends ­Joachim “Jockel” Winkelhock mula 1. Without the tough schooling in Formula 3, and the and Bernd Schneider, nine-­time Le Mans winner Tom Kristensen, wealth of experience I gained during this time, my route to and Michael Schumacher to the current “young guns” of Formula 1, becoming a professional racing driver would probably have including Max Verstappen and Britain’s Lando Norris, who was been far more difficult.” crowned champion of the F3 European Championship in 2017 and will drive for McLaren as of 2019. [ Bernd Schneider ] Big Names “powered by Volkswagen” 20|21

“My time in Formula 3 was definitely very ­important to me and my career. I learned an awful lot and am still using what I learned today in other racing series, such as the DTM and For­ Ellen Lohr Max Verstappen Daniel Ricciardo Edoardo Mortara mula E. Without Formula 3, it is possible that I As a Volkswagen works driver in Ger­ The “flying Dutchman” proved his “Disco Dan” was victorious with the “Edo” was crowned champion of the man Formula 3, she competed with enormous talent in the FIA Formula 3 Carlin team and Volkswagen in the Formula 3 Euro Series with the Signa­ would ever have become a professional racing future big names like Michael Schu­ Championship, where he competed renowned British Formula 3 Champion- ture team and Volkswagen engines in driver.” macher and Heinz-Harald Frentzen. for the Van Amersfoort team, kitted ­ship in 2009. The sonny boy from 2010, and finished on the top step of Her second place at the Formula 3 out by Volkswagen. In 2014, he picked Perth, , made it all the way to the podium in the prestigious Macau [ Edoardo Mortara ] ­finale in Monaco in 1990 caused a stir – up ten wins and third place in the the top. He is currently driving for Red Grand Prix two years in a row. He has and inspired the rest of her career. In ­Drivers’ Championship. With the FIA Bull and will switch to in For­ been racing in the DTM since the start the 1990s, she contested numerous Super Licence in the bag, he made his mula 1 as of 2019. of 2011, where so far he has racked touring car races and in 1992 became debut as the youngest Formula 1 up ten wins and second place in the the only woman to date to claim a ­driver to date for the Toro Rosso team drivers’ standings in 2016. DTM win at the Hockenheimring. the same year. Verstappen has been Top: The “Flying Dutchman” driving for Red Bull since 2016. Max Verstappen made the step up from Formula 3 straight into the pinnacle of motor racing, following in the footsteps of Daniel Ricciardo (left).

“The time with Volkswagen in Formula 3 was extremely im­ portant for my career, because that is where all the talented young drivers were racing at the time – there were no alter­ natives. In hindsight, I realise just how important it was, as I was up against future stars like Michael Schumacher, Heinz-Harald Frentzen and , and I didn’t do too badly at all.”

[ Ellen Lohr ] The 22|23 THE MOST PRES­ TIGIOUS RACE IN WACKY FORMULA­ 3. Scratched your paintwork? This is an everyday occur­ rence at the prestigious Macau Grand Prix. It takes more than just driving talent alone to be successful on RACES ! the daunting, 6.1-kilometre track through the urban canyons. Anyone wishing to emerge triumphant from the long straights, narrow track – no more than seven The most comprehensive chapter in the notebooks of Formula 1 talent scouts is entitled metres wide at points and without a single run-off ­“Macau”. Anyone who shines in the crazy street race in the Far East is ready to take their game zone – and the Melco-Pin – the slowest corner of any to the next level. The Macau Grand Prix for Formula 3 cars has now been held for 30 years. The racetrack in the world – must drive without comprom­ ise. The result is dramatic, fascinating and usually ex­ first winner went on to become a motor racing legend: Ayrton Senna. The 2018 race promises tremely exciting racing. ▶ to be another special one. It will be Volkswagen’s final race in Formula 3. A historic moment, with a hint of melancholy – there will not be a dry eye in the house in Macau.

PORTUGUESE FLAIR ON THE CHINA SEA.

Casinos, skyscrapers, shopping malls and magnificent colonial buildings: Macau has plenty to offer. Located roughly 50 kilometres west of Hong Kong, the metropolis is a former Portuguese colony. Many historical buildings are still in good condition – a unique architectural mix of Medi­ terranean and Asian styles. Nowadays, Macau is a Chinese special administrative zone and a real treat for gamblers: gambling is legal here, and the many casinos make Macau a gambling para­ dise for many tourists. Any winnings can be squandered again in a matter of minutes in one of the countless shopping malls.

Flat out through the urban canyons: the narrow “” has its own special flair. The Macau Grand Prix 24|25

LEGENDARY WHEEL- TO-WHEEL BATTLE.

Michael Schumacher. Back then, the Macau Grand Prix was still held in two heats, with the overall winner determined by simply adding the two times together. The first heat was won comfortably by Schumacher’s arch rival to be, Mika Häkkinen. In the second race, the Finn had only to stay in the slipstream of his rival and the young firebrand would claim victory in the biggest event of his fledgling career. However, Häkkinen could not resist going for it on the final lap: on the long straight, he dived out of the slipstream to overtake. Schumacher moved with him. Häkkinen lost his front spoiler, careered into the crash barriers and was left fuming. ▶

Venue for the Macau Grand Prix since 1954: the 6.1-kilometre Guia Circuit. Its narrow track, blind corners and lack of run-off MACAU GRAND PRIX: zones make this spectacular a real challenge for the drivers. VICTORIES “POWERED BY VOLKSWAGEN” 1984 John Nielsen (DK) 1985 Maurício Gugelmin (BR) 1986 Andy Wallace (GB) 1989 David (AUS) 1990 Michael Schumacher (D) 2009 Edoardo Mortara (I) 2010 Edoardo Mortara (I) 2012 António Félix da Costa (P) 2016 António Félix da Costa (P) 2017 Daniel Ticktum (GB)

Daniel Abt defends his position at the . The Macau Grand Prix 26|27

2018 MACAU GRAND PRIX: FIA FORMULA 3 WORLD CUP SCHEDULE *

Left: Daniel Ticktum won four races in the 2018 F3 European Championship and finished second in the Drivers’ Championship. The young Brit will be going all out for the win in Macau. 15.11. 16.11. 17.11. 18.11. 09:55 – 10:35 11:30 – 12:10 09:00 – 10:00 15:30 – 16:30 FREE PRACTICE 1 FREE PRACTICE 2 QUALIFICATION RACE RACE (15 LAPS) (10 LAPS) 14:20 – 15:00 15:10 – 15:50 QUALIFYING 1 QUALIFYING 2 * China Standard Time (UTC +8 h). Organizer reserves the right to re-schedule the programme without prior notice.

TICKTUM VS. SCHUMACHER: WHO WILL HOLD THEIR NERVE IN MACAU?

2017 produced a breath-taking finale in the tarmac jungle of Macau: Volkswagen driver Daniel Ticktum snatched victory just metres from the finish line when the leader at the time, Sérgio Sette Câmara (BR), was involved in a crash with Ferdinand Habsburg (A) as they battled for the win. Ticktum is back for more in 2018 – and will be up against a young man with one of the biggest names in the business, and some­ one who has already emphatically shown what he is capable of: . Will Ticktum make it two wins in a row, or will the son of the seven-time Formula 1 champion have the last laugh? Drama is guaranteed! — Statistics 28|29

FORMULA 3 CHAMPIONS Formula 3 B-Cup/Trophy 1988 Daniel Müller (CH) Hanspeter Kaufmann Dallara F386 Volkswagen “POWERED BY VOLKSWAGEN” 1989 Franz Engstler (D) Mönninghoff Racing + Pfeil Motorsport Reynard 883 Volkswagen 1990 Franz Binder (A) Franz Binder Reynard 893 Volkswagen 1991 Mathias Arlt (D) Pfeil Motorsport Eufra 390 Volkswagen 1992 Christian Abt (D) Abt Motorsport RT35 Volkswagen 1993 Patrick Bernhardt (D) Bertram Schäfer Racing Ralt RT36 Volkswagen INTERNATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS 2012 André Rudersdorf (D) ma-con Dallara F305 Volkswagen German Formula 3 Championship 2017 Lando Norris (GB) Carlin Volkswagen Formula 3 Euro Series 2010 Edoardo Mortara (I) Signature Dallara F309 Volkswagen Finland 1985 Sami Pensala (FIN) Kuomu Sport Ralt RT30 Volkswagen FIA European Formula 3 Cup 1988 Joachim Winkelhock (D) WTS Liqui Moly Equipe Reynard 883 Volkswagen France 1986 Yannick Dalmas (F) ORECA Martini MK49 Volkswagen 1991 Christophe Bouchut (F) Graff Racing Ralt RT33 Volkswagen NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Germany Greece 1991 Konstantin Kyritsis (GR) ABM Reynard 873 Volkswagen German Formula 3 Championship 1982 John Nielsen (DK) Volkswagen Motorsport Ralt RT3 Volkswagen 1993 Panayotis Fabiatos (GR) Panayotis Fabiatos Reynard 883 Volkswagen 1983 Franz Konrad (A) Konrad Racing Anson SA4 + Volkswagen 1985 (D) Josef Kaufmann Racing Martini MK45 Volkswagen British Formula 3 1984 Johnny Dumfries (GB) Team BP (Dave Price Racing) Ralt RT3 Volkswagen 1986 (DK) Bertram Schäfer Racing Ralt RT30 Volkswagen 1985 Maurício Gugelmin (BR) West Surrey Racing Ralt RT30 Volkswagen 1987 Bernd Schneider (D) Schübel Rennsport Int. Dallara F387 Volkswagen 1986 Andy Wallace (GB) Madgwick Motorsport Reynard 863 Volkswagen 1988 Joachim Winkelhock (D) WTS Racing Team Reynard 883 Volkswagen 1987 (GB) Eddie Jordan Racing Reynard 873 Volkswagen 1990 Michael Schumacher (D) WTS Racing Team Reynard 903 Volkswagen 1989 (AUS) Bowman Racing Ralt RT33 Volkswagen 1991 Tom Kristensen (DK) Bertram Schäfer Racing Ralt RT35 Volkswagen 2009 Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Dallara F308 Volkswagen 2010 Jean-Eric Vergne (F) Carlin Dallara F308 Volkswagen ATS Formula 3 Cup 2009 Laurens Vanthoor (B) Van Amersfoort Racing Dallara F306 Volkswagen 2011 Felipe Nasr (BR) Carlin Dallara F308 Volkswagen 2010 Tom Dillmann (F) HS Technik Motorsport Dallara F305 Volkswagen 2012 Jack Harvey (GB) Carlin Volkswagen 2011 (NZ) Van Amersfoort Racing Dallara F306 Volkswagen 2013 Jordan King (GB) Carlin Dallara F312 Volkswagen 2012 Jimmy Eriksson (S) Lotus Dallara F308 VW Power Engine 2013 Marvin Kirchhöfer (D) Lotus Dallara F308 VW Power Engine Italy 1985 Franco Forini (CH) Corse Dallara F385 Volkswagen 2014 (D) Lotus Dallara F308 + F311 Volkswagen 1991 Giambattista Busi (I) Piemme Motors Dallara F391 Volkswagen

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Nordic Formula 3 1985 Steven Andskaer (S) The Swedish Lions Ralt RT30 Volkswagen 1985 Koji Sato (J) Le Garage Cox Ralt RT30 Volkswagen 1992 Peter Aslund (S) Claes Rothstein Motorsport Ralt RT35 Volkswagen 2017 Mitsunori Takaboshi (J) B-Max Racing Team with NDDP Dallara F312 Volkswagen 1996 Pontus Mörth (S) Claes Rothstein Motorsport Ralt RT35 Volkswagen 1990 Osvaldo Negri (BR) Daccar Ralt RT32 Volkswagen Austria 1984 Ernst Franzmaier (A) Team Lechner Racing School Ralt RT3 Volkswagen 1985 Willi Schuster (A) Team Lechner Racing School Ralt RT3 Volkswagen Mexico 1991 Adrián Fernández (MEX) Carta Blanca/Amway Lozano Racing Reynard 903 Volkswagen 1986 Franz Theuermann (A) Team Lechner Racing School Ralt RT3 Volkswagen 1998 Carlos Perea (MEX) Master Card/Inverlat Perea Racing Reynard 933 Volkswagen 1987 Franz Binder (A) Bross Druck Chemie Racing Reynard 863 Volkswagen 1999 Eduardo Olvera (MEX) El Conejo Bus Line/Tecate Olvera Reynard 933 Volkswagen 1989 Josef Neuhauser (A) MSC Aschau Reynard 873 Volkswagen 2000 José Antonio Ramos (MEX) Corona/El Universal Ramos Racing Reynard 933 Volkswagen 1990 Josef Neuhauser (A) MSC Aschau Reynard 893 Volkswagen 2001 Gilberto Jiménez (MEX) Carusi Reynard 933 Volkswagen 1991 Josef Neuhauser (A) Mönninghoff Sport Promotion Reynard 903 Volkswagen 2002 Guillermo Zapata (MEX) Guillermo Zapata Reynard 933 Volkswagen 1992 Peter Wieser (A) Peter Wieser + RSM Marko Eufra 390 VW + Reynard 1994 Josef Neuhauser (A) Achleitner Motorsport Ralt RT36 Volkswagen South American Formula 3 Championship 1987 Lionel Friedrich (BR) INI Competicion Berta MK3 Volkswagen 2016 Paolo Brajnik (I) Puresport Dallara F308 Volkswagen 1991 Affonso Giaffone Neto (BR) INI Competicion Ralt RT32 + Ralt RT33 Volkswagen

Austria Formula 3 Cup / US Formula 3 Championship 2000 Stuart Crow (USA) Dave McMillan Racing Ralt F3/2000 Volkswagen Remus Formula 3 Cup 1993 Massimiliano Angelelli (I) Volkswagen Motorsport Dallara F393 Volkswagen 2001 Luciano Gomide (BR) Eurointernational Dallara F300 Volkswagen 2012 André Rudersdorf (D) ma-con Dallara F305 Mercedes + Volkswagen 2015 Jordi Weckx (B) Rennsport Rössler Dallara F308 Volkswagen 2017 (CH) Dallara F308 Mercedes + F306 Volkswagen

Sweden 1982 Thorbjörn Carlsson (S) Thorbjörn Carlsson Ralt RT3 Volkswagen 1986 Niclas Schönström (S) Picko Troberg Racing Reynard 853 Volkswagen 1989 Jan Nilsson (S) G-Son Racing Reynard 883 Volkswagen 1992 Peter Aslund (S) Claes Rothstein Motorsport Ralt RT35 Volkswagen

Switzerland 1986 Gregor Foitek (CH) Squadra Foitek Dallara F386 Volkswagen 1987 Jakob Bordoli (CH) Formel Rennsport Club Martini MK45 Volkswagen 1988 Jakob Bordoli (CH) Formel Rennsport Club Martini MK52 Volkswagen Volkswagen Customer Sport 32|33

WELL-POSITIONED IN RALLYING AND RACING.

The departure from Formula 3 also means a new start: with the Polo R5 GTI for use in rallying, Volkswagen Motorsport is now offering another customer sport programme, in addition to the Golf GTI TCR, with which our customers have been conquering the world of circuit racing since 2016.

A CONCEPT WITH A FUTURE. NATURAL BORN WINNER.

Touring Car Racing – thrilling wheel-to-wheel battles in production-based The appearance of the Volkswagen Motorsport-developed Golf reveals its tour­ing cars, generating over 350 PS, in more than 20 national and inter­ ­motor racing genes: 18-inch racing rims, a 40-centimetre wider track than the national championships around the world – and all at an affordable price for production Golf, and a distinctive rear wing give the car a ready-to-race look cus­tomer teams. TCR racing cars must be based on production models, of and top-class handling. Optimisations include an aerodynamic front splitter which at least 5,000 are sold per year around the world – those are the pre­ and a striking rear wing. The powerful two-litre turbo engine with direct fuel requisites for homologation. Like Formula 3, TCR series are also an ideal spring­ injection is familiar from the Golf GTI “Performance” 1, which forms the basis board to careers in higher-level series. In the Golf GTI TCR, Volkswagen Motor­ for the TCR race version. The racing variant of the power unit generates 257 kW sport ­offers a car that has already enjoyed great success: the touring car from (350 PS) and 420 Nm of torque. ▶ Wolfsburg has 20 titles to its name since its first full season in 2016. Based on the seventh gener­ ation of Golf, the Golf GTI TCR was developed by Volkswagen for use in customer sport. 1 Golf GTI “Performance” (180 kW/245 PS): fuel consumption in l/100 km: urban 8.7 – 8.2 / extra-urban 5.4 – 5.2 / combined 6.6 – 6.3; CO₂ emissions (combined) in g/km: 150 – 144; efficiency classes: D, C Volkswagen Customer Sport 34|35

POLO GTI R5 – MADE FOR GRAVEL, The four-wheel drive Polo R5 GTI accelerates from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.1 seconds. TARMAC, ICE AND SNOW.

Like the production model – the new Polo GTI² – the Polo GTI R5 has a straight four-cylinder turbo engine with direct fuel injection. The capacity of the rally car is limited to 1.6 litres, in accordance with regulations. The rally engine is capable of generating 200 kW (272 PS) and a maximum torque of 400 Newton metres. A close-stepped, sequential, five-speed racing gearbox and permanent four-wheel drive achieve outstand­ ing acceleration on any surface – whether tarmac, gravel or snow. —

BACK ON THE RALLY STAGE.

Volkswagen Motorsport can look back on a long and extremely successful ­tradition in rallying – most recently with the Polo R WRC, which won all four ­titles in the FIA (WRC) in each year between 2013 and 2016. Volkswagen is now entering a fiercely-competitive customer sport environment with the Polo GTI R5: national and international rally champion­ ships held in accordance with R5 regulations.

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