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2014 FIA calendar Date Country Event Surface

14/01–19/01/2014 Rally Asphalt/snow 05/02–08/02/2014 Ice & snow 06/03–09/03/2014 Gravel 03/04–06/04/2014 Rally Portugal Gravel 08/05–11/05/2014 Gravel 05/06–08/06/2014 Rally Italy Gravel 26/06–29/06/2014 Gravel 31/07–03/08/2014 Rally Gravel 22/08–24/08/2014 Rally Asphalt 12/09–14/09/2014 Gravel 03/10–05/10/2014 Rally France Asphalt 24/10–26/10/2014 Rally Gravel/asphalt 14/11–16/11/2014 Rally Great Britain Gravel Content 03

Pocket Facts 09/2014 Content

FIA World Rally Championship Rally Germany – Preview 04 Polo R WRC – Technology 06 R WRC – Technical specifications 08 Volkswagen Team – #1 Sébastien Ogier 10 11 Volkswagen Team – #2 Jari-Matti Latvala 12 13 Volkswagen Team – #9 14 Ola Fløene 15 Volkswagen Team – Who’s who 16 Statistics 18 Rally Germany Rally information 20 Rally history 22 Rally map 24 Rally schedule 26 Rally entrants 28 and Volkswagen brand Engagements 30 RALLY THE WORLD campaign 32 Useful links 33 Volkswagen Polo R WRC production car 34 Partners 36 Notes 37 Useful addresses 46

As per 11/08/2014 04 Preview

Back home with a score to settle

Volkswagen has set itself a clear goal when it lines up at round nine of the season in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC), the Rally Germany: victory. Of all the events in 2013, the Rally Germany turned out to be the only round at which the podium was devoid of Volkswagen drivers. Over the course of the year, this defeat has given way to a healthy dose of self-confidence: all twelve of the rallies between the 2013 Rally Germany and the 2014 Rally Germany have gone the way of the Wolfsburg- based manufacturer. World Champions Sébastien Ogier/Julien Ingrassia (F/F), Jari-Matti Latvala/Miikka Anttila (FIN/FIN) and Andreas Mikkelsen/Ola Fløene (N/N) will roll down the start ramp at the Porta Nigra for Volkswagen – as first, second and third in the World Championship. And should they need any extra motivation, they need look no further than the opportunity FIA World Rally Championship 05 to secure the title in the Manufacturers’ Championship on home soil – or rather, home asphalt – with races to spare.

“We have a score to settle with the Rally Germany since last year, as missing out on the podium at our home event is not a nice memory to have,” said Volkswagen Motorsport ­Director . “Winning in front of your home crowd is always special. No German automobile manufacturer has ever won the German round of the World Rally Championship. V­ olkswagen has the opportunity to be the first. We have proven this season that we are now capable of winning in any conditions. We have an extremely successful in the Polo R WRC, the three best driver/co-driver pairings in the world at present, and a team that is highly motivated and works meticulously. We know our strengths –­ but we also know that you cannot take success for granted in sport. Particularly not in motorsport. As such, we will approach the Rally Germany with the same commitment, precision and focus as we have done the twelve victorious rallies leading up to this event.”

First all-asphalt rally of the year The calendar throws up an all-asphalt rally for the first time in the 2014 season. The set-ups for the asphalt and gravel versions of the Polo R WRC differ greatly, including the ground clear- ance, which is adjusted by exactly 95 millimetres. The grooved tyres typically used on gravel, on 15-inch wheels with 215-mm treads, are replaced with slicks on 18-inch wheels with 235-mm treads. The is also adapted to the specific demands of driving on asphalt and is given a far more rigid set- up. Considerably larger brake discs and callipers are also fitted on the Polo R WRC, allowing extremely late braking. 06 Technology

More dynamic than ever: the Polo R WRC

The championship-winning car is now even better: the Polo R WRC for the 2014 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) is primed and ready for the challenges ahead. Ahead of its second season at the pinnacle of international , ­Volkswagen has made detailed improvements to its World Champion. The works team commences the defence of its title with a 315-hp World Rally Car, which has been the subject of constant further development since making its debut almost twelve months ago. The four wheel-drive powerhouse won ten of the 13 rallies last season, ensuring all three World Championship titles headed to Wolfsburg.

Technical fine-tuning and a new design Volkswagen and the other manufacturers in the World Rally Championship agreed last year that they would not line up FIA World Rally Championship 07 with any newly developed World Rally Cars in 2014. As such, the Wolfsburg-based manufacturer will use the same ­chassis that proved so successful throughout the 2013 season. This meant it was only possible to make limited modifications to the Polo R WRC.

Despite this, many details have been fine-tuned on the 2014 model – a car that is more powerful than the one, with which the team made its WRC debut twelve months ago. As well as the new design, the World Rally Car from Wolfsburg has also been honed under the bonnet. Besides optimising chassis components and new set-up variants for the drive train, the priority for the engineers was to improve the stability of the car. An improved software version will also be used for the on-board electronics in 2014.

If you don’t go forwards, you go backwards “We line up with the number 1 on a Polo R WRC this season,” said Volkswagen Motorsport Director Jost Capito. “That honour is reserved for the World Champion, and is something we are very proud of. However, that does not mean that we will be presumptuous or complacent at the rallies. We will approach the task in hand with the greatest respect, maximum concen­tration and absolute commitment. If you don’t go forwards, you go backwards.”

“It is easier to win a World Championship title than it is to suc- cessfully defend it,” Capito explaines. “But precisely that is our goal. Each rally will give us an indication of how we compare to the new and new-look opposition. We are looking forward to it.” 08 Technical specifications

Volkswagen Polo R WRC

Engine Type Straight-four engine with turbocharger and intercooling, transversally mounted in front of the front axle Displacement 1,600 cc Power output 232 kW (315 hp) at 6,250 rpm Torque 425 Nm at 5,000 rpm Bore/stroke 83.0 mm/73.8 mm Air restrictor 33 mm (FIA regulation)

Power Gearbox Sequential, six-speed racing gear box, transversally mounted Final drive Permanent four-wheel drive with fixed drive between the front and rear axles, multi-plate limited-slip differentials, front and rear Clutch Hydraulically actuated double-disk sintered metal clutch by ZF

Chassis/suspension Front/rear McPherson struts, dampers from ZF Suspension travel approx. 180 mm on asphalt, approx. 275 mm on gravel Steering Servo-assisted rack and pinion steering Braking system Ventilated disc brakes (front Ø 355 mm on asphalt; front and rear Ø 300 mm on gravel), aluminium brake callipers (four callipers, front and rear) Wheels Size 8 x 18 inch for asphalt, 7 x 15 inch for gravel FIA World Rally Championship 09

Chassis/bodywork Length/width/height 3,976/1,820/1,356 mm Track width/ 1,610/2,480 mm Minimum weight 1,200 kg

Performance Acceleration 0–100 km/h in approx. 3.9 seconds Top speed Up to approx. 200 km/h (depending on gear ratio) 10 Volkswagen Team

Sébastien Ogier

Date of birth 17/12/1983 (30) Place of birth Gap (F) Residence St. Gallen (CH) Hobbies Sport, skiing

WRC victories 21

The Frenchman was something of a late-starter in rally terms, only joining the sport at the age of 22 – and that despite the iconic Rally Monte Carlo traditionally running through his home town of Gap in the French Maritime Alps.

Sporting career highlights

2009 8th in FIA World Rally Championship (WRC, Citroën) 2010 4th in FIA World Rally Championship, two wins (WRC, Citroën) 2011 3rd in FIA World Rally Championship, five wins (WRC, Citroën) 2012 10th in FIA World Rally Championship (WRC, Škoda), ten wins in S2000 class 2013 1st in FIA World Rally Championship, nine wins (WRC, Volkswagen)

Sébastien Ogier on Rally Germany: “We want to continue the success we have enjoyed so far this season at the Rally Germany. And it is also important to make amends for last year’s miserable result. We have already tested successfully on asphalt this year. This surface also suits the Polo R WRC, so we believe we will be very quick.” FIA World Rally Championship 11

Julien Ingrassia

Date of birth 26/11/1979 (34) Place of birth Aix-en-Provence (F) Residence Geneva (CH) Hobbies Mountain biking, hiking WRC victories 21

Just like his driver Sébastien Ogier, Julien Ingrassia’s career to date has seen him rise dramatically through the ranks of his sport. No wonder: after all, the two Frenchmen first joined forces in 2006.

Sporting career highlights

2009 8th in FIA World Rally Championship (WRC, Citroën) 2010 3rd in FIA World Rally Championship, two wins (WRC, Citroën) 2011 3rd in FIA World Rally Championship, five wins (WRC, Citroën) 2012 10th in FIA World Rally Championship (WRC, Škoda), ten wins in S2000 class 2013 1st in FIA World Rally Championship, nine wins (WRC, Volkswagen) #1 12 Volkswagen Team

Jari-Matti Latvala

Date of birth 03/04/1985 (29) Place of birth Töysä (FIN) Residence Tuuri (FIN) Hobbies Cross-country skiing, historic rallies, running WRC victories 11

His father, Jari, had been racing in rallies since 1981, during which time the entire Latvala family became a true “rally family”. Jari-Matti was anything but a late bloomer when he completed his first laps in a go-kart at the age of just four.

Sporting career highlights

2009 4th in FIA World Rally Championship, one win (WRC, Ford) 2010 2nd in FIA World Rally Championship, two wins (WRC, Ford) 2011 4th in FIA World Rally Championship, one win (WRC, Ford) 2012 3rd in FIA World Rally Championship, two wins (WRC, Ford) 2013 3rd FIA World Rally Championship, one win (WRC, Volkswagen)

Jari-Matti Latvala on Rally Germany: “I am looking forward to finally contesting Volkswagen’s home rally in the Polo R WRC. I like asphalt rallies, and particularly the character of the route on the Rally Germany. My goal is to follow on from my success at the and challenge for the win again – however, a top-three finish would be great.” FIA World Rally Championship 13

Miikka Anttila

Date of birth 10/09/1972 (41) Place of birth Janakkala (FIN) Residence Lempäälä (FIN) Hobbies Skiing, mountain biking, classic cars WRC victories 11

They have been through many highs and lows together: Miikka Anttila and Jari-Matti Latvala are a well-rehearsed team in the rally cockpit – and can always depend on each other 100 per cent.

Sporting career highlights

2009 4th in FIA World Rally Championship, one win (WRC, Ford) 2010 2nd in FIA World Rally Championship, two wins (WRC, Ford) 2011 4th in FIA World Rally Championship, one win (WRC, Ford) 2012 3rd in FIA World Rally Championship, two wins (WRC, Ford) 2013 3rd FIA World Rally Championship, one win (WRC, Volkswagen) #2 14 Volkswagen Team

Andreas Mikkelsen

Date of birth 22/06/1989 (25) Place of birth Oslo (N) Residence (MC) Hobbies Motocross, fishing, cycling

Andreas Mikkelsen is a true all-rounder. With his heart initially set on a career as a professional skier, he was called up for the Norwegian junior team at the age of twelve – a feat he later also achieved on the motocross scene.

Sporting career highlights

2010 7th in Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC, Ford) 2011 1st in Intercontinental Rally Challenge, two wins (IRC, Škoda) 2012 1st in Intercontinental Rally Challenge, two wins (IRC, Škoda) 14th in FIA World Rally Championship (WRC, Škoda) 2013 10th in FIA World Rally Championship (WRC, Volkswagen)

Andreas Mikkelsen on Rally Germany: “Unfortunately I was not able to take part in the Rally Germany last year. It is particularly important for Volkswagen to get a good result at this event. Everyone involved will be particularly focussed, and the interest in the media will be huge.” FIA World Rally Championship 15

Ola Fløene

Date of birth 01/02/1969 (45) Place of birth Hamar (N) Residence Brumunddal (N) Hobbies Motocross, mountain biking

He says he is destined to share a rally car with Andreas Mikk­ elsen. He was his first co-driver at the start of his career and won two IRC titles alongside Mikkelsen. Now the likeable ­Norwegian is back at his fellow countryman’s side.

Sporting career highlights

2010 7th in Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC, Ford) 2011 1st in Intercontinental Rally Challenge, two wins (IRC, Škoda) 2012 1st in Intercontinental Rally Challenge, two wins (IRC, Škoda) 14th in FIA World Rally Championship (WRC, Škoda) 2013 1st in FIA Junior World Rally Championship, three wins (JWRC, Ford) #9 16 Volkswagen Team

The team behind the WRC commitment

Jost Capito Volkswagen Motorsport Director … has a clear philosophy. “Winning is everything. Second is nothing­ ,” he says. To ensure Volkswagen comes away with “­everything”, he assembled a compact team whose passion knows no bounds and which is hungry for success. Head of the team since May 2012.

Willy Rampf Technical Director … regards his daily goal as to be the fastest. This applies to the cars built under his leadership and to the development itself. His motto: “Any mistakes you do not rule out 100 per cent, are 100 per cent guaranteed to reoccur”. Joined the team in 2011.

François-Xavier Demaison Technical Project Manager WRC … has been involved in the WRC for ten years, thus bringing a wealth of World Championship experience to the Volkswagen team. Sees the opportunity in Wolfsburg to play a key role in the project, from the initial sketches to the WRC title. Part of the team since 2011.

Dr. Donatus Wichelhaus Head of Engine Development … the father of many successful Volkswagen racing engines. He is a true team player, passing on his considerable expertise to others in the group and lecturing on the manufacture of engines at Stuttgart University. An integral part of Volkswagen Motorsport since 2005. FIA World Rally Championship 17

Sven Smeets WRC Team Manager … was born with a love of rallying in his genes. His grandfather: an avid follower of the “Monte”. His father: a rally driver. Smeets was actively involved as a co-driver at rallies from 1995 to 2005. He has been a part of the organisational team since 2012.

Kirsten Zimmermann Commercial Manager … loves motorsport – but not at any price. She keeps a watchful eye on the financial side of Volkswagen Motorsport – a dream job for someone who enjoys driving fast on a daily basis. Part of the team since 2012.

Stefan Moser Coordinator Motorsport Communication … has one major goal: to ensure that journalists and fans are captivated by motorsport. He can call on a wealth of experi- ence in this field. Worked in radio, television and on the Internet before moving to Volkswagen Motorsport. Joined Volkswagen in 2009.

Andre Dietzel Head of Communications … is a complete “petrol head”. He would love for the fascination of rallying to come alive everywhere – for everyone at any time. Considers himself a service provider for journalists. With the team since 2005. 18 Statistics

Rally Germany Chassis used

Volkswagen Polo R WRC #1 Ogier/Ingrassia Internal number 23 Chassis number WVWZZZ6RZEWP00189 Chassis version 1.1 Initial registration 05/05/2014 Number plate WOB-VW 522

Volkswagen Polo R WRC #2 Latvala/Anttila Internal number 22 Chassis number WVWZZZ6RZEWP00188 Chassis version 1.1 Initial registration 05/05/2014 Number plate WOB-VW 521

Volkswagen Polo R WRC #9 Mikkelsen/Fløene Internal number 14 Chassis number WVWZZZ6RZCWP00031 Chassis version 1.1 Initial registration 29/01/2013 Number plate WOB-VW 363

Rally Germany Last five winners

2008 (WRC) Sébastien Loeb/ (F/MC) Citroën 2010 (WRC) Sébastien Loeb/Daniel Elena (F/MC) Citroën 2011 (WRC) Sébastien Ogier/Julien Ingrassia (F/F) Citroën 2012 (WRC) Sébastien Loeb/Daniel Elena (F/MC) Citroën 2013 (WRC) Daniel Sordo/ (E/E) Citroën FIA World Rally Championship 19

2014 WRC Season matrix Event 1st 2nd 3rd Ogier Latvala Mikkelsen

01 Rally Monte Carlo S. Ogier B. Bouffier K. Meeke P1 P5 P7 02 Rally Sweden J. Latvala A. Mikkelsen M. Østberg P6 P1 P2 03 Rally Mexico S. Ogier J. Latvala T. Neuville P1 P2 P19 04 Rally Portugal S. Ogier M. Hirvonen M. Østberg P1 P14 P4 05 Rally Argentina J. Latvala S. Ogier K. Meeke P2 P1 P4 06 Rally Italy S. Ogier M. Østberg J. Latvala P1 P3 P4 07 Rally Poland S. Ogier A. Mikkelsen T. Neuville P1 P5 P2 08 Rally Finland J. Latvala S. Ogier K.Meeke P2 P1 P4 09 Rally Germany 10 Rally Australia 11 Rally France 12 Rally Spain 13 Rally Great Britain

2014 WRC Classifications

Drivers Co-drivers Manufacturers 01 S. Ogier 187 01 J.Ingrassia 187 01 Volkswagen Motorsport 305 02 J. Latvala 143 02 M.Anttila 143 02 Citroën Total Abu Dhabi WRT 130 03 A. Mikkelsen 95 03 J.Andersson 66 03 M-Sport 106 04 M. Østberg 66 04 J. Lehtinen 62 04 Volkswagen Motorsport II 94 05 M. Hirvonen 62 05 P. Nagle 54 05 88 06 K. Meeke 54 06 O. Fløene 49 06 Jipocar Czech National Team 34 07 T. Neuville 46 07 M.Markkula 48 07 RK M-Sport WRT 21

Points allocation: P1 = 25; P2 = 18; P3 = 15; P4 = 12; P5 = 10; P6 = 8; P7 = 6; P8 = 4; P9 = 2; P10 = 1 20 Rally information

Rally Germany Facts and figures

The event The Rally Germany was first held in 1982 and was originally hosted by Frankfurt, Mainz and Koblenz. In 2000 the event moved to Trier. In 2002 the rally became part of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) calendar.

The venue The rally event is entirely held on asphalt. It consists of tight and twisted roads with short straights and tight hairpins through scenic vineyards which are typical for the region around the river Moselle. The stages held in the vineyards are especially popular: Approximately 200,000 spectators are visiting the Rally Germany each year.

The country Capital Berlin Area 357,168 km² Population 80.7 million Language German Currency Euro

The typical weather Most parts of Germany have a temperate seasonal climate, which is moderated by North Atlantic Drift. Winters in Germany are mild, summers tend to be warm while rainfall occurs year-round. The region around Trier has a climate varying from moderately oceanic to continental. Rally Germany 21

The route The Rally Germany in 2014 consists of 18 Special Stages with 326.02 competitive and 979.77 liaison kilometres. The event is held on tight, twisty asphalt roads through scenic vineyards as well as on the “Panzerplatte” on the military training ground near Baumholder. In contrast to the previous year, in 2014, this legendary stage is separated into two parts: “Arena Panzerplatte” (3.02 kilometres) and “Panzerplatte Lang”, with 42.27 kilometres still the longest stage of the rally.

Food & drink German cuisine is quite versatile. In southern regions red meat is especially popular. In northern and coastal regions fish is really popular. Pork, beef and poultry are the main varieties of meat consumed in Germany. Organic food has also been on the rise in recent years. Germany is also famous for a wide variety of cakes and tarts. The “Schwarzwälder Kirschtorte” (Black Forest cake) is probably the most well-known German cake. The region around the river Moselle, where the Rally Germany is held, is well-known for its delicious vine. However, the most popular national alco- holic drink is still beer.

Speed limit There are two default speed limits in Germany: 50 kilometres per hour inside built-up areas and 100 kilometres per hour outside built-up areas. On the world-famous Autobahns there is no gen- eral speed limit. Parts of the Autobahns and many other highways have a posted limit of usually 130 kilometres per hour. 22 Rally history

Rally Germany History

At a glance

The Rally Germany was first held in 1982 and was originally hosted by Frankfurt, Mainz and Koblenz. First winner: the German duo Erwin Weber/Matthias Berg at the wheel of an Ascona 400.

The Volkswagen Group brand celebrated one victory at the Rally Germany in the eighties: Hannu Mikkola (FIN) and his German co-driver Christian Geistdörfer won in 1984 with an Audi Sport quattro.

In 2002 the event, which is organized by the German auto- mobile club ADAC, became part of the WRC. Rally Germany 23

Due to a cutback in the number of World Championship rallies, Rally Germany was not part of the 2009 WRC calendar.

Volkswagen test and developer driver Dieter Depping once held the record of most wins at Rally Germany – before Sébastien Loeb came to better Depping’s number of wins (3).

Rally Germany received a makeover for the 2013 season. For the first time since its introduction to the WRC calendar in 2002, the rally started with a presentation of cars, drivers and co-drivers at Roncalliplatz in Cologne. This year, the show start as well as the podium ceremony will be back in Trier, in front of the UNESCO world heritage “Porta Nigra”.

In 2013, Andreas Mikkelsen (N) took part in the “Recce”, but were forced to withdraw from the Rally Germany: his former co-driver (FIN) suffered a fracture to his thoracic vertebra.

Last year it was the first time Volkswagen have missed out on a podium place – and all this despite Sébastien Ogier/Julien Ingrassia (F/F) and Jari-Matti Latvala/Miikka Anttila (FIN/ FIN) both having their Polo R WRCs out in front at different stages of the rally. The French duo came off the track on a particularly slippery section, Latvala/Anttila clipped the passenger­ door on one of the notorious ‘Hinkelsteine’ con- crete blocks on the ‘Arena Panzerplatte’ stage. In accordance with Rally2 regulations, Ogier earned three extra points by winning the , Latvala finished seventh. 24 Rally map

SS 03/06 Bernkastel-Kues Klausen MOSELLAND THURSDAY Waxweiler FRIDAY A1 SATURDAY SUNDAY Netzerath

SS 16/18P GRAFSCHAFT

RALLY HEADQUARTER 327 SS 15/17 Olk PRESS DEPARTMENT Schweich DHRONTAL SS 01/04 SERVICE A H SAUERTAL START Morbach FINISH

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SS 07/11 Trier STEIN & WEIN A64

269 Idar-Oberstein 419 327 Konz 41 SHAKEDOWN

SS 10/14 PANZERPLATTE LANG Hermeskeil

Birkenfeld

Lünebach SS 09/13 Nonnweiler ARENA PANZERPLATTE SS 08/12 410 407 PETERBERG E42 Waxweiler A62

SS 02/05 A1 WAXWEILER 41 Wadern Kusel Freisen

Altscheid Rally Germany 25

SS 03/06 Bernkastel-Kues Klausen MOSELLAND THURSDAY Waxweiler FRIDAY A1 SATURDAY SUNDAY Netzerath

SS 16/18P GRAFSCHAFT

RALLY HEADQUARTER 327 SS 15/17 Olk PRESS DEPARTMENT Schweich DHRONTAL SS 01/04 SERVICE A H SAUERTAL START Morbach FINISH

A1

SS 07/11 Trier STEIN & WEIN A64

269 Idar-Oberstein 419 327 Konz 41 SHAKEDOWN

SS 10/14 PANZERPLATTE LANG Hermeskeil

Birkenfeld

Lünebach SS 09/13 Nonnweiler ARENA PANZERPLATTE SS 08/12 410 407 PETERBERG E42 Waxweiler A62

SS 02/05 A1 WAXWEILER 41 Wadern Kusel Freisen

Altscheid 26 Rally schedule

Rally Germany Day by day Liaison SS Liaison

Thursday, 21 August 2014 Shakedown (Konz), 210 min. 04.60 km 09:30 hrs Ceremonial start (Trier, Porta Nigra) 20:30 hrs

Friday, 22 August 2014 Start (Messepark Trier) 08:00 hrs SS 01 Sauertal 1 25.68 km 14.14 km 08:38 hrs SS 02 Waxweiler 1 50.59 km 16.40 km 09:56 hrs SS 03 Moselland 1 58.26 km 21.02 km 46.36 km 11:19 hrs Service A (Messepark Trier), 30 min. 13:34 hrs SS 04 Sauertal 2 25.68 km 14.14 km 14:42 hrs SS 05 Waxweiler 2 50.59 km 16.40 km 16:00 hrs SS 06 Moselland 2 58.26 km 21.02 km 46.36 km 17:23 hrs Flexi service B (Messepark Trier), 45 min. 03.06 km 18:48 hrs Overnight Parc fermé (Trier Viehmarkt) 22:45 hrs 364.84 km 103.12 km ∑ 467.96 km

Saturday, 23 August 2014 Service C (Messepark Trier), 15 min. 03.10 km 06:40 hrs SS 07 Stein & Wein 1 29.03 km 17.53 km 07:38 hrs SS 08 Peterberg 1 29.62 km 11.08 km 08:38 hrs SS 09 Arena Panzerplatte 1 42.27 km 03.03 km 09:51 hrs SS 10 Panzerplatte Lang 1 02.67 km 42.51 km 106.35 km 10:06 hrs Service D (Messepark Trier), 30 min. 13:18 hrs SS 11 Stein & Wein 2 29.03 km 17.53 km 14:31 hrs SS 12 Peterberg 2 29.62 km 11.08 km 15:31 hrs Rally Germany 27 Liaison SS Liaison

SS 13 Arena Panzerplatte 2 42.27 km 03.03 km 16:44 hrs SS 14 Panzerplatte Lang 2 02.67 km 42.51 km 103.65 km 16:59 hrs Flexi service E (Messepark Trier), 45 min. 19:39 hrs Parc fermé (Messepark Trier) 23:15 hrs 420.28 km 148.30 km ∑ 568.58 km

Sunday, 24 August 2014 Service F (Messepark Trier), 15 min. 01.11 km 06:20 hrs SS 15 Dhrontal 1 42.20 km 18.03 km 07:28 hrs SS 16 Grafschaft 1 07.15 km 19.27 km 47.35 km 08:04 hrs Service G (Messepark Trier), 30 min. 09:32 hrs SS 17 Dhrontal 2 42.20 km 18.03 km 10:55 hrs SS 18P Grafschaft 2 07.29 km 19.27 km 47.35 km 12:08 hrs Service H (Messepark Trier), 10 min. 13:26 hrs Podium ceremony (Trier, Porta Nigra) 14:30 hrs 194.65 km 74.60 km ∑ 269.25 km 979.77 km 326.02 km ∑ 1,305.79 km 28 Rally entrants

Rally Germany Entry list No Driver/ co-driver Car Entrant Class

Sébastien Ogier (F) 1 Volkswagen Volkswagen Motorsport RC1 Julien Ingrassia (F)

Jari-Matti Latvala (FIN) 2 Volkswagen Volkswagen Motorsport RC1 Miikka Anttila (FIN)

Kris Meeke (GB) 3 Citroën Citroën Total Abu Dhabi WRT RC1 (IRL)

Mads Østberg (N) 4 Citroën Citroën Total Abu Dhabi WRT RC1 Jonas Andersson (S)

Mikko Hirvonen (FIN) 5 Ford M-Sport RC1 (FIN)

Elfyn Evans (GB) 6 Ford M-Sport RC1 (GB)

Thierry Neuville (B) 7 Hyundai Hyundai Motorsport RC1 (B)

Dani Sordo (E) 8 Hyundai Hyundai Motorsport RC1 Marc Marti (E)

Andreas Mikkelsen (N) 9 Volkswagen Volkswagen Motorsport II RC1 Ola Fløene (N)

Robert Kubica (PL) 10 Ford RK M-Sport WRT RC1 Maciej Szczepaniak (PL)

Dennis Kuipers (NL) 11 Ford M-Sport WRT RC1 Robin Buysmans (B)

Yuriy Protasov (UA) 12 Ford M-Sport WRT RC1 (UA)

Craig Breen (IRL) 14 Ford RC1 Martin Scott (GB)

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Typical Volkswagen

The World Rally Championship commitment sees Volkswagen come full circle: the FIA World Rally Championship is the most important and highest-ranked racing series, in which production-based cars are used. Maintaining a close association with production products has always been an integral part of Volkswagen’s motorsport strategy: in the 1970s, the Scirocco Cup caused quite a stir with the use of identical one-make cars. For years, this innovative concept has been regarded as being “typical Volkswagen”.

Volkswagen Scirocco R Cup: exhilarating racing Pure racing with a green heart: the cars’ drive train is powered by

bio natural gas, thus reducing total CO2 emissions resulting from racing and logistics by 80 per cent – otherwise unheard of in the world of motor racing. Innovative concepts such as the push-to-pass Volkswagen Motorsport and Volkswagen brand 31 system, with which, at the push of a button, the drivers can call on an extra 50 hp for a short period, help produce exciting races and a tactical element previously lacking from one-make racing series.

Success bred through tradition: Volkswagen and Formula 3 Motorsport legends like Michael Schumacher and Tom Kristensen all took their first steps towards , Le Mans and the DTM in Formula 3 – and “powered by Volkswagen” to boot. In 2014, the demand for the powerful engine from Wolfsburg is as great as ever: in keeping with the manufacturer’s tradition, Volkswagen is continuing in its role of engine supplier to the most important junior, single-seater series in the world. Many teams use Volkswagen engines in the FIA Formula 3 European Championship and the German Formula 3 Cup. In 2013, in the British Formula 3 Championship Jordan King has given ­Volkswagen its fifth consecutive title. Volkswagen also plays a key role at Formula 3 Grands Prix: eight victories at the Macau Grand Prix between 1984 and 2012 make Volkswagen the most successful engine manufacturer at the legendary street race in the gambler’s paradise. 32 RALLY THE WORLD campaign

Excitement we share

Volkswagen won all three world championship titles in its debut season in one of the toughest challenges in motorsport, the FIA World Rally Championship. Defending these titles in 2014 becomes our new adventure. A task that we want to share with new and old rally fans around the world. As near, as often, as exciting, as real and as loudly as possible.

How are we going to do this? With a unique package full of information, action and entertainment. From A for an app with live reports from the rally to Z for a zippy and fast-paced race game. All with one aim in mind: we want to bring the most fascin­ ating motorsport in the world back to the people in line with our motto: Rally the World. Excitement we share! Volkswagen Motorsport and Volkswagen brand 33

Useful links

Volkswagen Motorsport Internet www.volkswagen-motorsport.com Facebook www.facebook.com/volkswagenmotorsport Twitter www.twitter.com/volkswagenrally Youtube www.youtube.com/volkswagenrally

RALLY THE WORLD campaign Internet www.rallytheworld.com Facebook www.facebook.com/rallytheworldcom Twitter www.twitter.com/vwrallytheworld

Sébastien Ogier Internet www.sebastien-ogier.com Facebook www.facebook.com/sebastien.ogier Twitter www.twitter.com/sebogier

Jari-Matti Latvala Internet www.jmlatvala.com Facebook www.facebook.com/jarimattilatvala Twitter www.twitter.com/jarimattiwrc

Andreas Mikkelsen Internet www.andreasmikkelsen.no Facebook www.facebook.com/andreasmikkelsenrally Twitter www.twitter.com/amikkelsenrally 34 Production car

WRC allure – “transferred” to production

The Polo R WRC sees Volkswagen introduce the flair of this absorbing motorsport to the everyday automotive world. At the same time, the company is also adding a new high-performance variant to the portfolio of the successful compact model, which ranges from the Polo BlueMotion to the Polo GTI. With only 2,500 limited editions being produced, the powerhouse went on offer for advanced sale on 11 December 2012 at a price of 33,900 Euros.

The Polo R WRC reflects the dynamic character of its name- sake the Polo R WRC, with which Volkswagen won the drivers’, co-drivers’ and the manufacturers’ classifications at the 2013 World Rally Championship. A 2.0-litre TSI engine producing­ 162 kW/220 hp ensures the road-going version boasts an extremely sporty driving performance, tailored to the design Volkswagen Motorsport and Volkswagen brand 35 of the car: the Polo R WRC has a top speed of 243 km/h and acceler­ates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds.

With its white paint job, the blue/grey stripe and WRC-style bumper, the Polo R WRC forms the bridge between the street car and the rally car driven by Sébastien Ogier and Jari-Matti ­Latvala. The 18-inch alloy wheels (“Cagliari” type) in the star design are based on the wheels on the rally car; together with tyres from the 215/35 R 18 format, they underline the self-assured appearance of the Polo R WRC. The sports chas- sis guaran­tees that the handling lives up to the rest of the car, standard bi-xenon headlamps turn night into day.

350 Nm ensure a broad torque curve The dynamic exterior of the Polo R WRC, which is available exclusively as a two-door model, is complemented by a suit- ably impressive drive train: instead of the 1.8-litre engine in the Polo GTI, which produces 132 kW/180 hp, the power on the front axle of the Polo R WRC is generated by a 162-kW/220-hp, 2.0- litre TSI engine. The maximum 350 Nm of torque produced by the turbo direct injection engine (Polo GTI: 250 Nm) vouch for an even broader torque curve and, accordingly, a more efficient stroke.

The interior is also brimming with authentic motorsport flair – including features like racing with WRC-specific covers, an Alcantara, multifunctional steering wheel, a black roof liner, and aluminium-style pedals. The special equipment on the production version also includes a centre arm rest (front), cruise control, light and rain sensors, a winter package, Climatronic (climate control), an anti-theft alarm system, head airbags, and a radio/navigation unit. 36 Partners

Volkswagen R www.volkswagen-r.de

Red Bull www.redbull.com

Castrol www.castrol.com

Volkswagen Financial Services www.vwfsag.com

Michelin www.michelin.com

Aral/BP www.bp.com

Salomon www.salomon.com

ZF www.zf.com

OMP www.ompracing.it

Motorsport-Total.com www.motorsport-total.com

Stilo www.stilo.it Notes 37 38 Notes Notes 39 40 Notes Notes 41 42 Notes Notes 43 44 Notes Notes 45 46 Useful addresses

Rally Germany contacts

FIA World Rally Championship Media Delegate, Hayley Gallagher Phone +44 1252 781431 Mobile +44 7887 508890 Fax +44 870 1123279 E-mail [email protected] Internet www.fia.com

Rally Germany Rally HQ Park Plaza Hotel; Nikolaus-Koch-Platz 1; 54290 Trier, Germany Phone +49 6782 107665 Fax +49 6782 109440

Rally Germany Media Centre Messepark Trier; In den Moselauen 1; 54290 Trier, Germany Phone +49 89 530 9970 Fax +49 89 530 99799 E-mail [email protected] Internet www.adac-rallye-deutschland.de Director Press Centre Peter Linke

Volkswagen Motorsport GmbH Communications Ikarusallee 7a D-30179 Hannover Phone +49 511 67494-0 Fax +49 511 67494-753 E-mail [email protected] Internet www.volkswagen-motorsport.com Media contact

Stefan Moser Coordinator Motorsport Communication Volkswagen Group

Mobile +49 171 4000379 [email protected]

Andre Dietzel Head of Communications

Mobile +49 175 7234689 [email protected]

Ingo Roersch Communications

Mobile +49 172 1499157 [email protected]

Helge Gerdes Communications

Mobile +49 175 5223111 04 Motorsport Information 2014 FIA World Rally Championship calendar Date Country Event Surface

14/01–19/01/2014 Rally Monte Carlo Asphalt/snow 05/02–08/02/2014 Rally Sweden Ice & snow 06/03–09/03/2014 Rally Mexico Gravel 03/04–06/04/2014 Rally Portugal Gravel 08/05–11/05/2014 Rally Argentina Gravel 06/06–08/06/2014 Rally Italy Gravel 27/06–29/06/2014 Rally Poland Gravel 01/08–03/08/ Gravel 22/08–24/08/2014 Rally Germany Asphalt 12/09–14/09/2014 Rally Australia Gravel 03/10–05/10/2014 Rally France Asphalt 24/10–26/10/2014 Rally Spain Gravel/asphalt 14/11–16/11/2014 Rally Great Britain Gravel