FIA WORLD RALLYCROSS CHAMPIONSHIP 2017 SEASON GET TO KNOW TEAM PEUGEOT HANSEN! Achievements 3rd, FIA World RX Teams’ standings 2014 1 victory, 5 podiums FIA World RX Teams’ Champion; 2nd, FIA World RX Drivers’ standings (with Timmy Hansen) 2015 5 victories, 11 podiums Introduction “We won the Teams’ title in 2015 and were runners-up in 2016, so the aim is to take things a step further this 2nd, FIA World RX Teams’ standings time by targeting both the Teams’ and Drivers’ crowns. To achieve that, we know we can count on the services of two 2 victories, 10 podiums 2016 battle-hardened drivers since Sébastien Loeb, who will once again be teaming up with Timmy Hansen, now has a complete season’s experience under his belt. That said, we know very well that the level of the World Rallycross Championship is improving all the time. We are pleased to The objectives are clear: see that Audi and Volkswagen have joined Ford and Peugeot To conclude the campaign with the PEUGEOT 208 WRX on 2017 by backing strong teams. It’s going to be a quality season. top of the world in both the Drivers’ and Teams’ standings. We are continuing our association with Hansen Motorsport as Team Peugeot Hansen. Peugeot Sport is responsible for the cars’ development, while Hansen Motorsport will run them in the championship. We have strengthened our technical squad although our approach will continue to be reasonable and cost- conscious. Although our factory programme will still focus on cross-country rallying, we are convinced that rallycross has a bright future ahead of it, so long as the media coverage continues to remain competitive for the costs involved.” Bruno Famin, Director, Peugeot Sport Click here to watch a review of the 2016 season 2017 Calendar 12 rounds 3 continents R6 R11 R7 R1 : BARCELONA • MAR 31 - APR 02 R10 R2 : MONTALEGRE • APR 21 - 23 R5 R4 R9 R3 : HOCKENHEIM • MAY 05 - 07 R8 R3 R2 R4 : METTET • MAY 12 -14 R1 R5 : LYDDEN HILL • MAY 26 - 28 R6 : HELL • JUN 09 -11 R7 : HOLJES • JUN 30 - JUL 02 R8 : GP3R • AUG 04 - 06 R9 : LOHEAC • SEP 01 - 03 R10 : RIGA • SEP 15 -17 R11 : ESTERING • SEP 29 - OCT 01 R12 : CAPE TOWN • NOV 10 -12 R12 The PEUGEOT 208 WRX WRX ENGINE Type RCD1 Location and capacity Transverse front, 2000cc Number of cylinders 4 Power (hp DIN) 560hp at 6,000rpm Torque (Nm) 850Nm at 4,500rpm Maximum engine speed 8,000rpm Fuel injection Peugeot Sport Number of valves 16 The PEUGEOT 208 WRX, introduced The cockpit, presented TRANSMISSION by Kenneth Hansen by Timmy Hansen Mode Four-wheel drive Clutch Multi-disc Gearbox Six-speed manual, sequential Differential Limited slip differentials 0-100kph in CHASSIS Four-wheel under 2 seconds Structure Modified 208 shell + roll bar Front suspension MacPherson type drive Rear suspension MacPherson type BRAKES / STEERING 560hp Front brakes 4-piston callipers / 343mm-diameter discs Rear brakes 4-piston callipers / 343mm-diameter discs Steering Direct with hydraulic assistance Wheels 8 x 17’’ DIMENSIONS Length 3,965mm Width 1,850mm Height 1,380mm Wheelbase 2,550mm Minimum weight 1,300kg The circuit Rallycross races are held on mixed-surface tracks, made up of 60 percent gravel and 40 percent asphalt. They measure on average one kilometre in length, with jumps occasionally adding to the challenge. Joker Laps All drivers must pass through this additional, slower section of track once Spotters per race. The key is in choosing the best moment to do so, which is where strategy adds an extra element of intrigue and spice to what is already a The teams’ spotters serve a similar role for a rallycross driver as the co- supremely spectacular sport. driver does for a rally driver – the major difference being that rather than sitting alongside the driver in the car, they can be found in the spotters’ tower at the side of the track. From their privileged position close to the display screens, each spotter is able to evaluate the various strategic Lohéac (France) options and advise their driver accordingly. Jump Length: 1,150 metres Width: 16 metres Length of start straight: 150 metres Joker Lap: Jump Start 60% 40% 1150m gravel asphalt Total length The role of spotters, explained by Susann Hansen Rallycross regulations Rallycross regulations by Timmy Hansen Team Peugeot Hansen IN FIGURES 2014 Debut in World RX Partners since the creation of the FIA World Rallycross Championship in 2014, Peugeot and Hansen Motorsport are fielding their stable of potent PEUGEOT 208 WRX Supercars for the fourth consecutive campaign. Being able to call upon the wealth of experience and expertise of Kenneth Hansen – incontestably one of the most successful drivers in rallycross history – is of obvious benefit. Today, Team Peugeot Hansen counts a workforce of more than 40 people, all of whom are ultra-motivated and focused on a single overarching objective: Victory! 4O 3 3 People on Mechanics Official the project per car drivers FAMILY EMOTION 26 1 Podiums including World Championship PASSION 8 victories (Supercar class) title (2015) The Drivers Sébastien Loeb #9 Timmy Hansen #21 43 years old – French 24 years old – Swedish www www 2017: 2nd, Dakar Rally with the 3008 DKR (5 stage wins) 2016: 6th, FIA World Rallycross Championship (1 victory) 2016: Entered the Dakar Rally with the 2008 DKR (4 stage wins) 5th, 2015: 2nd, FIA World Rallycross Championship Drivers’ standings, FIA World Rallycross Championship (1 victory) assisting Team Peugeot Hansen to the Teams’ crown 2015: 3rd, FIA World Touring Car Championship (4 victories) 2014: 4th, FIA World Rallycross Championship Drivers’ standings, assisting Team Peugeot Hansen to 3rd in the Teams’ table 2014: 3rd, FIA World Touring Car Championship (2 victories) 2013: 3rd, FIA European Rallycross Championship 2013: Established a new record for the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb in the Peugeot 208T16 Pikes Peak 2011: Formula Renault 2.0 (4 victories) 2004 -2012: Nine FIA World Rally Championship Drivers’ titles with 2010: 3rd, Formula BMW Europe (1 victory) Citroën 2008: Swedish Karting Champion 2006: 2nd, Le Mans 24 Hours alongside Franck Montagny and Eric Hélary at Pescarolo Sport 2007: CIK-FIA Viking Trophy winner The Drivers How to tell the cars apart Distinguishing features: front bumper, wing mirrors, rear spoiler, air intake surround, roof sides. Kevin Hansen #71 18 years old – Swedish www #9 Sébastien Loeb 2016: FIA European Rallycross Champion 2015: RX Lites Champion 2014: Swedish Rallycross Champion 2013: Junior Rallycross Champion in Britain, Sweden and Europe 2010: ROK Junior World Karting Champion #21 Timmy Hansen #71 Kevin Hansen Peugeot Sport is also... For further information, click on the images below. CROSS-COUNTRY RALLYING CUSTOMER MOTORSPORT PEUGEOT RALLY ACADEMY MERCHANDISING Peugeot’s greatest motorsport successes The web series 1895 A Peugeot Type 7 wins the Paris-Bordeaux-Paris 1913, 1916, 1919 Three victories in the Indianapolis 500 1963, 1966, 1967, 1968 Four wins for the Peugeot 404 on the East African Safari Rally 1975 Victories for the 504 on the Safari Rally, Rallye du Maroc and Rallye du Bandama 1976 The 504 wins the Rallye du Maroc and the 504 V6 Coupé the Rallye du Bandama 1978 Victories for the 504 V6 Coupé 504 on the Safari Rally and Rallye Côte d’Ivoire 1985, 1986 Back-to-back FIA World Rally Championship Drivers’ and Manufacturers’ titles with the 205 Turbo 16 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990 Four consecutive victories on the Paris-Dakar Rally with the 205 Turbo16 and 405 Turbo16 1988, 1989 Pikes Peak International Hill Climb winner with the 405 Turbo16 (Ari Vatanen, then Robby Unser) 1992 FIA Sportscar World Champion with the 905 Head over to the team’s official YouTube channel and social media Victory in the Le Mans 24 Hours streams to watch videos chronicling life inside the Franco-Swedish outfit. 1993 Historic one-two-three finish for the 905 in the Le Mans 24 Hours These episodes serve a dual purpose, acting as a ‘Rallycross for Dummies’ 1994 French Supertouring Champion with the 405 guide as well as offering an exclusive behind-the-scenes insight into Team 1996,1997 Peugeot claims two consecutive French Rally Championship Peugeot Hansen, introducing viewers to all of the team members. Drivers’ titles with the 306 Maxi 1997 Peugeot lifts the Drivers’ crown in the German Supertouring This season-long series of videos is entirely rights-free, Championship with the 406 2000, 2001, 2002 Three successive Manufacturers’ titles and two Drivers’ crowns so share them at will! with the 206 WRC in the FIA World Rally Championship 2004 French Supertouring Champion with the 406 Coupé Silhouette 2005 French Rally Championship Drivers’ title with the 206 WRC 2007, 2008, 2009 Consecutive Intercontinental Rally Challenge Drivers’ and Manufacturers’ crowns with the 207 Super 2000 2007 Le Mans Series Champion with the 908 HDi FAP 2009 One-two finish in the Le Mans 24 Hours with the 908 HDI FAP 2010, 2011 Title in the Intercontinental Le Mans Cup and Le Mans Series 2013 Peugeot establishes a new Pikes Peak International Hill Climb record with Sébastien Loeb and 208 T16 Pikes Peak (8m13.878s) FOLLOW THE WEB SERIES ON YOUTUBE 2015 One-two finish in the China Silk Road Rally FIA World Rallycross Teams’ Champion with the 208 WRX 2016 Peugeot wins the Dakar Rally with the 2008 DKR 2017 1-2-3 finish for Peugeot on the Dakar Rally with the 3008 DKR Follow Team Peugeot Hansen Media information Press releases facebook.com/peugeot.sport Previews are issued on the Monday before each race weekend, facebook.com/HansenMotorsport with reviews on the Sunday evening immediately after the