FACT SHEET XXL ROUND 4 BUENOS AIRES FEBRUARY 6, 2016

EXCELLENT PROSPECTS FOR 2016

ABT Schaeff ler Audi Sport aims to continue its series of Formula E podium fi nishes in Buenos Aires and underline its title ambitions

INNOVATIONS MOBILITY FOR TOMORROW New technologies How Schaeff ler successfully tackles for Formula E p. 4 the challenges of the future p.14 2 FACT SHEET XXL FIA FORMULA E 2015 / 2016

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From our point of view, the first three races of the Formu- la E season could hardly have gone better. mounted the podium at every race; we are runners-up in the drivers and teams’ classifica- tion. It can continue like this in 2016. For Schaeffler, a new chapter in has begun this season. As the ex- clusive technology partner, we developed the powertrain of the ‘ABT Schaeffler FE01’ together with the team. We’re pleased to provide you with background info and all the facts about the race in Argen- tina in this paper. Teaming up for a new era of motorsports Formula E instantly became a success model with fans and race drivers in its first year. The second season is starting with new locations, stars and technologies

Looked at with skepticism only firmly established itself in Jörg Walz Head of Communications and Marketing by some observers just a year the motorsports world, but has Schaeffler Automotive ago, the series has since not actually become a hot spot for

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drivers, fans and new tech- new race car together with the Ville ­neuve, as well as Nico nologies. On October 24, FIA team that is now named ABT Prost, Bruno Senna and Formula E opened its second Schaeffler Audi Sport. And the , will be on season in Beijing. Following development has been a suc- the grid. The Brazilian Nel- the race weekend in Uruguay, cess. Following the third podi- son Piquet jr. is the title round four in Argentina is now um finish in a row at Punte del defender. coming up. Two other races Este, the team is now placed will be held in South and North second in drivers’ and teams’ America before the series will classifications. be moving on to Europe. The rounds in Paris and Mexico Daniel Abt (23) and Lucas City are new on the calendar. di Grassi (31), who captured The German home round is third place in the teams’ scheduled for May 21, 2016. classification in the inaugu- ral season, are sitting in the SCHAEFFLER AND ABT cockpits of the fully electric CONTINUE TO FORM A TEAM single-seaters again. Lucas Together with ABT, di Grassi was even in conten- Schaeff ­ler forms the ‘German tion for the drivers’ title up to national team’ in an illustri- the last race. ous field of ten international outfits. The company’s role by The German-South Ameri- far exceeds that of a sponsor. can duo will be meeting with As its exclusive technology prominent competitors. partner, Schaeffler developed The former In-demand interview partner: driver the entire powertrain of the World Champion Jacques Daniel Abt answers questions 4 FACT SHEET XXL FIA FORMULA E 2015 / 2016

ABT Schaeffler FE01 is ready to go The season opener in Beijing saw the return of Formula E to the world’s race tracks. Team ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport faces the challenge with new technologies

When in the heart of the While in the Formula E’s the best possible efficiency, Chinese capital, on Octo- inaugural season all the high reliability and optimal ber 24, all the red lights were teams were still competing thermal management due to extinguished to start the race with standard-specification modified cooling. “Our motor a new chapter in motorsports cars, the development of the has better torque and higher began for Schaeffler. As the entire powertrain has been efficiency than its predeces- exclusive technology partner allowed for the 2015/2016 sor,” says Prof. Peter Gutz- of Team ABT Sportsline, the season. Its core element is mer, who as Chief Technology company has developed the the electric motor named ‘ABT Officer is responsible for the powertrain of the new ‘ABT Schaeffler MGU 01.’ The pro­ developments at Schaeffler Schaeffler FE01.’ ject was focused on achieving and was faced with a tight Schaeffler’s technologies for FIA Formula E 5

schedule: “The first meetings took place about ten months ago and, only half a year ­later, the first parts were pro- duced. The timing was tight, as always in motorsports, but we managed it.”

NEW TRANSMISSION IS STIFFER AND MORE COMPACT­ Schaeffler also devel- oped a new transmission that is coordinated with the motor and was produced by the company’s renowned partner Joining forces for success: Prof. Peter Gutzmer (in the middle), Daniel Abt and Hewland according to special Lucas di Grassi are again forming a strong team in the second Formula E season

specifications. It is stiffer and mobility as a whole, includ- more compact. To achieve ing hybrid solutions as well the goal of minimizing the as fully electric driving, will number of shifting events per significantly define mobility lap, the engineers opted for a of the future. The Formula E three-speed variant. The sus- commitment is an ideal way pension has been optimized of being at the forefront of as well, now featuring higher this technology and sets an stiffness and improved kine- example: we want our engi- matics. The connecting link neers to push limits and to between all the elements is seek competition – in pro- the newly developed soft- duction just like in motor- ware that manages the inter- sports.” action between all the com- ponents. The perfection of its PERFECT ­AMBASSADOR functionality has been one of FOR THE SCHAEFFLER the focal aspects of the tests. ­VISION Schaeffler has been in- “For us, it was clear volved in Formula E as a from the beginning that we partner of the only German wouldn’t do anything by team from day one and is halves. That’s why we looked now taking the next step. at all the areas released by “The collaboration with ABT the regulations and devel- Sportsline is outstanding. oped optimized solutions of The team gelled in the first our own together with our season, goes about its work partners,” says Prof. Peter in a professional and suc- Gutzmer. This is a standard cess-oriented manner, and

Ready to attack: the ABT Schaeffler to which Schaeffler is com- is the perfect ambassador FE01 sporting a new livery mitted outside motorsports for our vision of ‘Mobility for as well. Gutzmer: “Electric tomorrow,’” says Gutzmer. 6 FACT SHEET XXL FIA FORMULA E 2015 / 2016

AERODYNAMICS Front and rear wing adjustable

SUSPENSION Optimized suspension featuring higher stiff ness and improved kinematics

STEERING WHEEL Specifi cation steering wheel with paddles for shift ing and recuperation, controls for various motor settings and display for all the key information

TIRES 18-inch wheels with Michelin specifi cation tires (same tread as for production cars)

DIMENSIONS Length: 5,000 mm Width: 1,800 mm POWER OUTPUT Height: 1,250 mm Practice and qualifying: 200 kW (270 hp) Weight: min. 888 kg Race: 170 kW (231 hp) plus FanBoost including driver FIA Formula E technology 7

High-tech for the race track The ABT Schaeff ler FE01 is a true race car loaded with high tech. While most of the components, including the battery and the entire aero kit, are still identical for all teams, ABT and Schaeff ler have developed the entire powertrain

POWERTRAIN Electric motor ABT Schaeff ler MGU 01, three-speed transmission

BATTERY Developed by Williams Advanced Engineering, charging time: approx. 45 minutes

CHASSIS Specifi cation carbon fi ber/ aluminum chassis by

BRAKES Hydraulic dual-circuit braking system, adjustable brake force distribution 8 FACT SHEET XXL FIA FORMULA E 2015 / 2016

Globetrotting Formula E From Asia via South and North American to Europe: Formula E travels around the world again in its second season, before the new Champion is named in Great Britain at the beginning of July 2016. A summary of events so far

BEIJING 1 CHINA LUCAS DI GRASSI ON THE PODIUM 76,000 spectators, the iconic bird’s nest stadium as backdrop and action aplenty on the track: the opener in Beijing was everything fans could have hoped for. A cool head coupled with a perfect pit stop saw Brazilian Lucas di Grassi race from fourth to second and cross the finish line after 26 laps behind only the Swiss driver Sébastien Buemi. Teammate Daniel Abt lost the points for a hard fought ninth place after being awarded a time penalty after the race. From Beijing it was a journey of about 4,400 kilometers to the second round in Malaysia.

KUALA LUMPUR 2 MALAYSIA DI GRASSI STAYS IN CONTROL IN HEAT CHAOS The race in Kuala Lumpur was one of the most chaotic ones Formula E’s ‘young’ history has seen to date. Again and again, positions would change, the favorites be involved in a certain amount of drama, and various strategies be brought to the fore. Lucas di Grassi was the driver to keep the coolest head in brutally hot temperatures of about 35 degrees centigrade. The Brazilian won the race thanks to perfect teamwork and took the lead of the drivers’ standings. Daniel Abt completed the good result in seventh place, which meant the lead for ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport in the field of the teams.

PUNTA DEL ESTE 3 URUGUAY THIRD PLACE, THIRD TROPHY With his tenth podium finish in the 14th Formula E race, Lucas di Grassi from ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport has once again firmly established himself in the title battle for the electric racing series, which starts its second season. One element of the success in Punta del Este (Uruguay) was the perfect pit stop that catapulted him from fourth to second place. Team mate Daniel Abt started from seventh place and had made up several positions before touching the wall lining the track. Afterwards he chose to concentrate on bringing home the points for eighth place. The season so far 9

Third time on the podium: Lucas di Grassi is battling at the front of the field

DRIVERS’ STANDINGS TEAM STANDINGS P Driver Team Pts P Team Pts 01 Sébastien Buemi (CH) e.Dams 62 01 Renault e.Dams 73 02 ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport 71 02 Lucas di Grassi (BR) ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport 61 03 Dragon Racing 52 03 Jérôme D’Ambrosio (B) Dragon Racing 28 04 DS FE Team 30 04 Sam Bird (GB) DS Virgin Racing FE Team 24 05 FE Team 27 Loïc Duval (F) Dragon Racing 24 06 Team Aguri 20 06 Nick Heidfeld (D) Mahindra Racing FE Team 17 07 Andretti FE Race Team 17 Robin Frijns (NL) Andretti FE Race Team 17 08 Venturi FE Team 16 09 NEXTEV TCR FE Team 12 08 Stéphane Sarrazin (F) Venturi FE Team 16 António Félix da Costa (P) Team Aguri 16 10 Nicolas Prost (F) Renault e.Dams 11 2015/2016 CALENDAR 11 Bruno Senna (BR) Mahindra Racing FE Team 10 October 24 Beijing (CN) Daniel Abt (D) ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport 10 November 7 Kuala Lumpur (MAL) 13 Oliver Turvey (GB) NEXTEV TCR FE Team 8 December 19 Punta del Este (ROU) 14 Jean-Éric Vergne (F) DS Virgin Racing FE Team 6 February 6 Buenos Aires (RA) 15 Nathanaël Berthon (F) Team Aguri 4 March 12 Mexico City (MEX) April 2 Long Beach (USA) Nelson Piquet jr. (BR) NEXTEV TCR FE Team 4 April 23 Paris (F) 17 Simona de Silvestro (CH) Andretti FE Race Team 0 May 21 Berlin (D) (CDN) Venturi FE Team 0 June 4 Moscow (RUS) (GB) Mahindra Racing FE Team 0 July 2/3 London (GB) 10 FACT SHEET XXL FIA FORMULA E 2015 / 2016

A tradition of innovation The world’s leading tuner of vehicles from the Volkswagen Group and successful motorsports team in the DTM: together with Schaeffler, ABT Sportsline enthusiastically tackles a new motorsports challenge in Formula E

ABT Sportsline is one of the DTM, Christian Abt the thing has never changed: the most successful motor- ADAC GT Masters in the Audi the ­family still runs the com- sport teams in Germany and R8 and youngster Daniel Abt pany with about 170 em- Europe. Its history in racing was victorious in the ADAC ployees and partners in 50 dates back more than 60 Formel Masters. Previously, countries around the world. years and began with initial in 2007, Schaeffler and ABT CEO Hans-Jürgen Abt now victories scored by J­ohann had jointly celebrated suc- represents the fourth gener- Abt in the 1950s. The first re- cess as well: with the logos ation at the helm. For ABT, corded success took place in of LuK, INA and FAG on his the commitment in Formu- a dirt track race, followed by A4, M­ attias Ekström won his la E also marks a return to victories and titles in touring DTM title number two. the roots, as the team cele- car, sports car and formula brated success in formula ­racing. 2009 has gone down Founded as a smithy racing as far back as in the in the company’s history as in 1896, the ABT company early 90s – among others, the most successful one to has been continually devel- with Ralf Schumacher in the date: Timo Scheider won oping ever since. Just one cockpit back then. Team ABT Sportsline / Interview with Dr. Simon Opel 11

“We operate as a team” Dr. Simon Opel is responsible for motorsports special projects at Schaeffler. In an interview, he looks back on the Formula E season opener and explains Schaeffler’s commitment

What findings have you gained season, individual powertrain How is Schaeffler positioned from the season so far? concepts have been permit- in this field? Following the successful tests, ted. Your concept seems to With its expertise and expe- the opener in Beijing proved have panned out. rience in electric mobility, highly promising. The races in For the development of pow- Schaeffler is the perfect part- Malaysia and Uruguay showed ertrains and technologies, ner for the challenges of the that we operate as a team and motorsports provide an ideal future. We offer solutions and have been making the right de- environment. At Schaeffler, we innovations across the entire cisions to date. We are battling look at the motor, the electri- range of powertrain electri- with the frontrunners – this is cal components and the trans- fication. From the electric the reward for the hard work mission as a composite. This axle, to hybrid modules and that has been done. Basically, is one of the great strengths through to wheel hub motors, the competition between the of our company on the road Schaeffler products can be in- teams is on yet another level toward optimum total system tegrated with hybrid and fully compared with last year. For- solutions. We would like to electric vehicles. Our global mula E has evolved into a top tackle the fierce competition research and development motorsports event. in motorsports and use For- team in the field of electric mula E as a testbed. The fu- mobility is working full-speed Last year, the teams competed ture might belong to electric on solutions for tomorrow’s with identical cars. Since this mobility. mobility.

Dr. Simon Opel witnesses Lucas di Grassi’s first victory of the season live 12 FACT SHEET XXL FIA FORMULA E 2015 / 2016

A strong team in the cockpit In Lucas di Grassi (31) and Daniel Abt (23) the squad of Hans-Jürgen Abt has its dream team fi lling the cockpits of the two Formula E race cars. The experienced Brazilian and youngster Daniel Abt are not only fast and technically adept but perfectly harmonize with each other off the race track as well

#11 LUCAS DI GRASSI (BR)

VITA Date of birth August 11, 1984 Place of birth São Paulo (BR) Domicile Monaco (MC) Height / weight 1.79 m / 75 kg

HIGHLIGHTS 2005 1st in GP Macau 2006 Formula 1 test 2007 2nd in GP2 series, Formula 1 test driver 2008 3rd in GP2 series, Formula 1 reserve driver 2009 3rd in GP2 series, Formula 1 reserve driver 2010 Formula 1 2013 3rd in Le Mans 24 Hours 2014 2nd in Le Mans 24 Hours, 4th in WEC 2015 4th in Le Mans 24 Hours, 3rd in FIA Formula E

SOCIAL MEDIA @LucasdiGrassi lucasdigrassi.com.br

Formula E is a young racing series. What is your interim conclusion? “We can only pay a big compliment to the organizers: Formula E has been successfully turned into a top motorsports event within a single season – off -track with professional marketing and a wealth of new ideas and on-track with eleven thrilling races.”

How do you rate the start of the new season? “Second place in Beijing was a good beginning and victory in Malaysia a highlight. Everyone could see that Formula E is not just about pure speed, but also about perfect teamwork and the optimum strategy.”

What are your sporting aims for 2015/2016? “They’re the same as those of our team and our partners. We want to be in contention for victories and battle for the title.” The drivers 13

Side jobs: Lucas di Grassi is an Audi factory driver and in 2016 will be competing in the WEC and at Le Mans in an R18. In June 2015, he took fourth place in the 24-hour race. Daniel Abt, with Team (pictured right) clinched a class victory in the LMP1 category at his Le Mans debut.

#66 DANIEL ABT (D)

VITA Date of birth December 3, 1992 Place of birth Kempten (D) Domicile Kempten (D) Height / weight 1.79 m / 70 kg

HIGHLIGHTS 2007 2nd in ADAC Kart Championship 2008 8th in ADAC Formel Masters 2009 1st in ADAC Formel Masters 2010 2nd in ATS Formula 3 Cup 2011 4th in FIA Formula 3 International Trophy, 7th in Formula 3 Euro Series 2012 2nd in GP3 series 2013, 2014 GP2 series 2015 1st in Le Mans 24 Hours (class), 11th in FIA Formula E

SOCIAL MEDIA abtdaniel @Daniel_Abt danielabt.de

How satisfi ed are you with the way the season has gone so far? “The team and our technology partner Schaeff ler worked hard to prepare a perfect car for us. The tests and the beginning of the season were positive even though I scored no points in Beijing due to a penalty. Seventh place in Malaysia was a step ahead.”

What do you particularly like about Formula E? “The tremendous locations, the fact that we race on narrow city street circuits, plus the special challenges of this series: not just accelerating, braking and steering, but also thinking about energy management and clever driving.”

What do you expect of the season? “The fi rst season was a year of learning for me with a number of highlights and a number of setbacks. Now, I’d like to consistently battle for points.” 14 FACT SHEET XXL FIA FORMULA E 2015 / 2016

Mobility for tomorrow Sustaining mobility for the future and helping to successfully shape it – this is the strategy pursued by Schaeff ler. Alternative drive systems or the continuous development of renewable energy sources are just two key words in this context

Environmental pollution, where the Schaeff ler head- Around 84,000 employees at global warming, traffi c grid- quarters is still located today. 170 locations in 50 countries locks and the fi nite nature of The Schaeff ler sub sidiary LuK ensure Schaeff ler’s proximity fossil fuels – the challenges in 1965 introduces the fi rst to customers and the resultant posed to future mobility are diaphragm clutch in Europe, development of market-specif- massive. Therefore, Schaeff - causing a sensation immedi- ic products, short lead times ler has been committed to the ately aft er the company was and fast support. ‘Mobility for tomorrow’ growth founded. In 2003, the Schaeff - strategy that aims to fi nd sus- ler Group is formed from the 225,000 PRODUCTS tainable solutions for tomor- three brands INA, LuK and FAG. IN THE PORTFOLIO row’s world. Schaeff ler has been listed on Today, Schaeff ler’s port- the stock exchange since Octo- folio includes about 225,000 The Schaeff ler success sto- ber 9, 2015. products – from tiny high-preci- ry begins more than 130 years sion bearings for dental drills, ago when in 1883 Friedrich 170 LOCATIONS to roller bearings and linear Fischer designs the ball grind- IN 50 COUNTRIES guides for machine tools, to ing mill and thus not only lays Since then, Schaeff ler has heavy-weights for roadheaders the foundation for FAG but evolved into a true global player or wind turbines. The customer also for the entire modern roll- represented on all continents. base covers 60 sectors. er bearing industry. In 1946, INA is founded by the broth- ers Dr. Wilhelm and Dr. Georg Schaeff ler in Herzogen aurach,

The world of Schaeff ler: since 2001, a gigantic FAG roller bearing has been operating in the ‘London Eye’ Ferris wheel (above), the 48-volt concept car combines the pleasures of driving and saving (far right), double clutch (right) The Schaeff ler Group / Data and facts about Schaeff ler and Formula E 15

361,500 spectators attended the races in the 2014/2015 season 10.76 billion kWh worldwide media contacts 56of energy is available in the 2014/2015 season to a driver per race

The ABT Schaeff ler FE01 200 kW accelerates from output in 2-person 0–100 km/h in qualifying household (6 days) 170 kW NEW refrigerator, 150 l 2.9seconds output in the race (210 days) NEW RULES light bulb, 60W NEW (39 days non-stop)

NEW TV set (15 days non-stop) 5drivers compete dishwasher in Super Pole (70 washing cycles) 3driver changes per team/ season max NEW 10,000 conventional AA batteries have the FanBoost in same energy as the battery of the 1the second car ABT Schaeff ler FE01 SCHAEFFLER FACTS NEW ≈ 84,000 ...... employees 12.124 ...... bn. revenues in 2014 2,518 ...... registered patents in 2014 drivers receiving 23,000...... active patents and patents pending the most votes 170 ...... sites in 50 countries in the #FanBoost have 100 kJ more 74 ...... factories worldwide energy 60.....Schaeff ler components in automobiles worldwide (average) 4 ...... titles for Schaeff ler touring cars in DTM 3fanboost.fi aformulae.com FACTS ABOUT FORMULA E AT BUENOS AIRES

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205 km/h Top speed Laguna de los Copios Pit lane

170 km/h Fastest turn

40 km/h Slowest turn

2,440 m 1m 09.134s Track length Lap time (2015 qualifying)

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