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1 PRESENTATION OF THE 2011 SEASON

Introduction

One championship, one category, 28 cars and 8 brands represented on a single grid.

Now in its sixth year the FIA GT3 European Championship has continued to attract teams and drivers from across the world resulting in large grids and action packed racing. Although present in all the major national GT Championships, the GT3 pinnacle remains the FIA GT3 European Championship.

A championship for the latest generation of sportscar; with few modifications allowed from the road-going models, their performance is balanced using the techniques developed and proven in the FIA GT Championship and its successor the FIA GT1 World Championship. Each model should be represented by a minimum of 2 cars (usually for new models) and a maximum of 6 cars, entered by two car teams.

The FIA GT3 European Championship is reserved for non-professional drivers and an overall title is awarded for Drivers and Team champions. The fastest Champion driver receives a €150,000 prize-fund and up to 40 sets of Michelin tyres to move up to the FIA GT1 World Championship in 2012.

Steady progress with makes… Eight makes will be represented this season on the FIA GT3 European Championship grid, with the welcome addition of the Ferrari 458 Italia and Mercedes- Benz SLS AMG GT3 and the possible inclusion of the recently launched McLaren GT later this year or for the 2012 season.

2011, another unique and exiting season to look forward to it. Balance of Performance Testing

The balance of performance and adjustments to the technical specifications of the cars are carried out by and under the control of the GT Committee. Therefore SRO organise testing sessions used by teams and the FIA.

In 2011 the teams had the opportunity to test their cars and select drivers for the season on the following tracks:

° 1st and 2 nd April Portimao (PRT) Jean-Marc Gounon and Renger van der Zande as the FIA official testing drivers.

° 4th and 5 th April Navarra (ESP) Jean-Marc Gounon and Kurt Mollekens as the FIA offical testing drivers.

° 7th and 8 th April Paul Ricard (FRA) Jean-Marc Gounon as the FIA official testing driver.

2 PRESENTATION OF THE 2011 SEASON

Calendar

In 2011, the FIA GT3 European Championship will benefit from sharing 4 events with the FIA GT1 World Championship and will be the main competition at 2 other events. Circuit Country Date 1. Algarve Portugal 6th – 8th May 2. Silverstone Great Britain 3rd - 5th June 3. Navarra Spain 1st – 3rd July 4. Paul Ricard France 15th - 17th July 5. Slovakiaring Slovakia 19th –21th August 6. CircuitparkZandvoort Netherlands 14th –16th October

New in 2011 is the possibility to take part in all events of the FIA GT3 European Championship as a race by race entrant.

Portimao (PRT) Silverstone (GBR) Navarra (ESP) Track Length: 4.700km Track Length: 5.891km Track Length: 3.930km

Paul Ricard (FRA) Slovakiaring Zandvoort (NDL) Track Length: .5809km Track Length: 5.922km Track Length: 4.300km

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Additional Events

TOTAL 24 HOURS OF SPA - 29th – 31th July

The FIA GT3 teams can participate in the TOTAL 24h of Spa. The entry fee is fixed at 12,000 Euros per car.

For further information please contact Sophie Peyrat [email protected] .

Event Format

In general, the FIA GT3 European Championship event takes place over three days.

Duration Approx. Time Thursday Administrative Checks 20' 09:00 to 18:00 Scrutineering 30' 09:00 to 20:00 Friday Drivers Briefing 20' between 09:00 and 11:00 1st free practice 60' between 11:00 and 13:00 2nd free practice 60' between 16:00 and 18:00 Saturday Qualifying sessions 20' + 10' + 20' between 09:00 and 11:00 Race 1 60' between 14:00 and 15:00 Sunday Race 2 60' between 11:00 and 13:00

Please note that the FIA considers that the event starts on the day that scrutineering begins.

During the two day event, the checks should take place on Friday, the briefing and free practices on Saturday and the races on Sunday.

4 WHAT IS NEW IN 2011

Race by Race Entrants

New in 2011 is the possibility for teams to take part in all events of the FIA GT3 European Championship as a race by race entrant. Depending on the numbers of places available, within the limitation of a maximum of 6 cars per brand.

The entry fee is fixed at 4,000 Euros per car.

For further information please contact the FIA GT3 team coordinator Ina Fabry [email protected]

Compensation Times

Success Ballast, which has been a feature of the FIA GT3 European Championship since 2009, has been replaced with Compensation Times for the 2011 season. Instead of the top three cars and drivers being awarded +20kg, +15kg and +10kg in each race, they will receive a time of +15 seconds for 1st place, +10 seconds for second place and +5 seconds for 3rd, which will be added to the minimum pit stop duration set for the following race in the Championship.

New Models Joining the Championship

Ferrari's all-new supercar, the 458 Italia was unveiled at the Frankfurt Motor Show in September 2009 and the racing version was developed for the 2011 season. Intended as a replacement for the F430, the Ferrari 458 Italia is a completely new car from every point of view: engine, design, aerodynamics, handling, instrumentation, and ergonomics. A two-seater berlinetta, the 458 Italia is powered by an all-new 4.5-litre V8. The car's name derives from its engine's displacement of 4.5-litres and the amount of cylinders (8).

The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 serves up an exciting proposition with its unique technology package: aluminium spaceframe body with gullwing doors, AMG 6.3-litre V8 front- mid engine developing 420 kW/571 hp peak output and dry sump lubrication, seven-speed dual-clutch transmission in a transaxle configuration and sports suspension with aluminium double wishbones. The ideal front/rear weight distribution of 48 to 52 percent and the vehicle's low centre of gravity are testimony to the uncompromising sports car concept.

5 EVENT CONCEPT

The FIA GT Events

The 2011 FIA GT3 European Championship will benefit like in 2010 from the ambiance and entertainment organized by the FIA GT1 World Championship events.

As well as plenty of action on track, with a packed timetable including exiting Motorsport action from dawn to dusk and sometimes beyond, the spectators at the event are never lost for things to do!

Autograph sessions, where the public can meet the drivers and get a copy of the event poster signed. Supercar park: for street going versions of the cars on track, the owners of the most beautiful cars attending the FIA GT events have the opportunity to park their cars in the paddock to the delight of the spectators.

6 CAR CONCEPT

The Cars

GT3 cars: Sensational models

The past five seasons of the GT3 Championship brought together the world’s most sensational cars on six challenging circuits all around Europe. The races were impressive and full of action.

The 2011 season promise to be wonderful welcome addition of the Ferrari 458 Italia and Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3 and the possible inclusion of the recently launched McLaren GT later this year or for the 2012 season.

Aston Martin DBRS9 Audi R8 LMS

BMW Z4 GT3 Ferrari 458 Italia

Ford GT Lamborghini Gallardo LP600

Mercedes SLS AMG GT3 Porsche 911 GT3 R

With 28 cars entered in the Championship and 8 brands, the FIA GT3 European Championship is undoubtedly one of the most attractive Championships in Europe.

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Sporting Regulations

° Six events, with two-hour races per event.

° Two cars per team, two drivers per car.

° A maximum of six cars per brand represented. The six cars limit per model can be exceeded if a GT1 World Championship team wishes to enter two cars in the FIA GT3 European Championship.

° Two 20-minute qualifying sessions per meeting, separated by a 10-minute break, with each driver taking part in one session, to set the grid for the two races.

° Two one-hour races with a rolling start and an obligatory pit stop and driver change between the 25 th and 35 th minute of the race.

° Points awarded to the top ten in each race, according to the scale 25 – 18 – 15 – 12 – 10 – 8 – 6 – 4 – 2 – 1.

° Compensation times awarded to the top three cars in each race according the scale +15 seconds for 1st place, +10 seconds for second place and +5 seconds for 3rd, which will be added to the minimum pit stop duration set for the following race in the Championship.

The balance of performance and adjustments to the technical specifications of the cars are carried out by and/or under the control of the GT Committee. All cars are fitted with a data logging system and the data is at the disposal of the GT Committee.

The following items can be adjusted in order to achieve that balance of performance:

° the characteristic of the rear aerodynamic device (wing)

° the minimum weight of the car

° the air restrictors

° the capacity of the fuel tank

° the ride height

° the width of the wheels

8 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Aston Martin DBRS9

ENGINE BRAKING SYSTEM Front-mounted longitudinal V12 Front: 6-piston monobloc calipers 380mm discs DOHC Back: 4-piston calipers 313mm discs Four valves per cylinder TYRES Race power approx:500 hp at 6500 rpm Front: 30/65 18’ Max. torque approx:600 Nm at 5500 rpm Back: 31/71 18’ Displacement: 5935 ccm BODYWORK Bore x stroke: 89 x 79,5 mm Material of chassis: Aluminium Power/Weight ratio: 2,6 kg/hp Length: 4737 mm Fuel tank capacity: 106 L Width: 1979 mm TRANSMISSION Height: 1195 mm Twin plate AP Racing clutch Wheelbase: 2740 mm 6-speed sequential gearbox with improved cooling Track width: front 1635 mm/back 1635 mm SUSPENSION Weight: 1300 kg Modified front & rear sub frames for lower ride height Price: € 300 000 (excel VAT)

Contact: Greg Harris, Aston Martin Racing c/o Prodrive Phone: +44 1295 754 109, Mail: [email protected]

Audi R8 LMS GT3

ENGINE BRAKING SYSTEM 90° V10 Front & Back: DOHC Hydraulic dual circuit with brake balance 4 valves per cylinder TYRES Race power approx: 365-412kW* Front: 27/65 18' Max torque approx: 500 Nm Back: 31/71 18' Displacement: 5200 ccm BODYWORK Power/Weight ratio: 2,5 kg / Hp Material of Chassis: Aluminium Fuel Tank Capacity: 120L Length: 4475 mm TRANSMISSION Width: 1994 mm Rear wheel drive Height: 1195 mm Sequential 6-speed gearbox with shift paddles Wheelbase: 2652 mm SUSPENSION Track Width: Front 1670 Back 1650 mm Independent double wishbone suspension damper strut Weight: 1295 kg with coil spring (Eibach) adjustable dampers (Bilstein) Price: € 298 000 (excel VAT) * variable adjustable with restrictors

Contact: Rainer Kammergruber, audi quattro GmbH Phone: +49 841 89 311 26, Mail: [email protected]

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BMW Z4 GT3

ENGINE BRAKING SYSTEM V8 Front and Back: DOHC Hydraulic twin circuit with ABS / DSC support 4 valves per cylinder TYRES Race power approx: 515HP Front: Dunlop 300/680 18' ; Michelin 30/68-18 Max torque approx: 515Nm Back: 310/710 18' ; Michelin 31/71-18 Displacement: 4375 ccm BODYWORK Power/Weight ratio: 2,31 kg / PS Material of Chassis: Steel Fuel Tank Capacity: 100L Length: 4387mm TRANSMISSION Width: 2012 mm Rear drive Height: 1210 mm Sequential shifting gearbox Wheelbase: 2509 mm SUSPENSION Track Width: Front 1630 mm / Back 1680 mm Front: Mc Pherson with telescopic damper and coil spring Weight: 1190 kg Back: Multilink with telescopic damper and coil spring Price: € 315 000 (excel VAT)

Contact: Andreas Bellu, BMW AG, Motorsport Phone: +49 89 382 20 966, Mail: [email protected]

Ferrari 458 Italia

ENGINE BRAKING SYSTEM Ferrari F142 Front: Brembo, steel discs Æ 380 ´ 34 mm, 6 pistons calipers. DOHC Back: Brembo, steel discs Æ 355 ´ 32 mm, 4 pistons calipers 8 valves per cylinder TYRES Race power approx: 550CV Michelin 30/65/18, Dunlop 300/660/18 Max torque approx: 550Nm Michelin 31/71/19, Dunlop 310/710/19 Capacity: 4.498 cm3 BODYWORK Power/Weight ratio: n/a Material of Chassis: Aluminium Fuel Tank Capacity: 114L Length: 4599 mm TRANSMISSION Width: 2034,5 mm rear drive, longitudinal disposition, paddle shift Height: 1157 mm 6 speed + reverse, sequential control Wheelbase: 2650 mm SUSPENSION Track Width: Front 1728 mm / Back 1691 mm Front: independent wheels, overlapped triangular wishbones Weight: 1215 kg Back: Multilink geometry, aluminium suspension arm and rods Price: € 350 000 (excel VAT)

Contact: Luigo Dindo, Michelotto G.& C. Phone: +39 049 871 38 11, Mail: [email protected]

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Ford GT GT3

ENGINE BRAKING SYSTEM Ford GT V8 Front: six cylinders per caliper (AP Racing) - 380 mm discs V8 supercharged engine Back: four cylinders per caliper (AP Racing) - 335 mm discs Rear central engine TYRES Race power approx: 404 kW (550 hp) at 7600 rpm Front : 29/65 18’ Max torque approx: 620 Nm at 4800 rpm Back : 31/71 18’ Displacement: 5000 ccm (est.) BODYWORK Power/Weight ratio: 2,11 kg / hp Material of Chassis: Aluminium Fuel Tank Capacity: 100L Length: 4644 mm TRANSMISSION Width: 1956 mm Rear wheel drive Height: 1041 mm 6-speed sequential gearbox (Hewland) Wheelbase: 2710 mm SUSPENSION Track Width: Front 1600 mm / Back 1618 mm Front and Back: springs (Eibach), Weight: 1160 kg Independent double wishbone on uniball joints spings Price: € 330 000 (excel VAT)

Contact: Sascha Fassbender, Matech Concept Phone: +49 2651 70 59 69 14, Mail: [email protected]

Lamborghini Gallardo LP600 GT3

ENGINE BRAKING SYSTEM 90° V10-Engine Front: eight cylinders per caliper DOHC Back: four cylinders per caliper 4 valves per cylinder TYRES Race power approx: 393 kW (535 hp) at 7800 rpm Front : 30/65 18’ Max torque approx: 510 Nm at 4500 rpm Back : 50/65 18’ Displacement: 4961 ccm BODYWORK Power/Weight ratio: 2,38 kg/hp Material of Chassis: Aluminium Fuel Tank Capacity: 105L Length: 4340 mm TRANSMISSION Width: 1930 mm Rear wheel drive Height: 1100 mm Semi automatic, 6-speed sequential gearbox Wheelbase: 2560 mm SUSPENSION Track Width: Front 1640-1685 mm / Back 1635-1670 mm Front and Back: Independent axles with double wishbone Weight: 1238 kg Coil springs, Shock absorbers with gas tank (KW) Price: € 265 000 (excel VAT)

Contact: Hans Reiter, Reiter Engineering Phone: +49 86 85 779 20, Mail: [email protected]

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Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG GT3

ENGINE SUSPENSION V8 front mid-engine Adjustable suspension with double wishbones front DOHC and rear and modified axle; kinematics 4 valves per cylinder BRAKING SYSTEM Race power approx: 500 Hp AMG racing brake system with steel brake discs and Max torque approx: 600 Nm aluminium bowls front and rear, Displacement: 6208 ccm optimised air flow and adjustable brake balance Power/Weight ratio: 2,68 kg / Hp TYRES Fuel Tank Capacity: 120L Front: 300/68 - 18'' TRANSMISSION Back: 310/71 - 18'' Rear wheel drive BODYWORK Six-speed sequential transmission in transaxle configuration Material of Chassis: Aluminium with multi-disc, limited-slip differential and traction control Length: 4710mm EXTRAS (extract) Width: 1990mm Powerful fire extinguisher system Height: 1195mm Safety roll-over cage in highstrength steel Weight: 1340 kg Designed for HANS system (Head and Neck Support) Price: € 334 000 (excel VAT)

Contact: Thomas Jaeger, Mercedes HWA Phone: +49 7144 302 6867, Mail: [email protected]

Porsche 911 GT3 R

ENGINE BRAKING SYSTEM V6 Boxer Front and Back: DOHC Independent dual circuit brake system 4 valves per cylinder TYRES Race power approx: 323 kW at 8000 rpm Front : 27/65 18’ Max torque approx: 430 Nm at 7250 rpm Back : 31/71 18’ Displacement: 3600 ccm BODYWORK Power/Weight ratio: 2,67 kg/hp Material of Chassis: Steel Fuel Tank Capacity: 100L Length: 4467 mm TRANSMISSION Width: 1878 mm Rear wheel drive Height: 1280 mm 6-speed sequential gearbox Wheelbase: 2373 mm SUSPENSION Track Width: Front 1600 mm / Back 1560 mm Front: Mc Pherson spring strut type axle Weight: 1200 kg Back: Multi linke rear axle Price: € 286 000 (excel VAT)

Contact: Michael Dreiser, Porsche AG, Motorsport Phone: +49 711 911 82684, Mail: [email protected]

12 SERIES CONCEPT

The Teams

Competitors Entry

The Championship is reserved for private teams and non-professional drivers. Each team has to enter 2 cars and each model has to be represented by a minimum of 2 cars and a maximum of 3 teams.

Since 2010, teams participating in the FIA GT1 World Championship have the possibility to enter a 2-car team in the FIA GT3 European Championship even if it exceeds the maximum numbers of cars for that model.

Priority to pre-enter the 2011 season until end-January have 2010 teams. From January 31 st a team could confirm its request of entry to the FIA by submitting the entry form and paying the entry feed by April 13 th 2011.

The entry fee is 25,000 Euros per car, including entry to all six rounds.

Race by Race Entry

New in 2011 is the possibility for teams to take part in all events of the FIA GT3 European Championship as a race by race entrant. Depending on the numbers of places available, within the limit of 6 cars per brand.

The entry fee is fixed at 4,000 Euros per car.

The title of FIA GT3 European Championship for teams

In the year 2006 saw Tech 9 Motorsport, Porsche winning team the title; 2007 put Martini Callaway, Corvette team in the limelight and 2008 was dominated by Matech GT Racing team. For 2009 Hexis Racing AMR, Aston Martin team won the team Championship and in 2010 after a long and hard fight Prospeed Competition, Porsche winning team aimed for the title of the FIA GT3 European Team Championship.

With a promising competition of 8 brands on the grid and 14 teams, the 2011 winning team will have to fight hard for their Team Championship title.

13 SERIES CONCEPT

Official Presentation of the Teams and their Cars

One key aspect of the FIA GT3 European Championship is the smart presentation of the teams, drivers and their cars. Therefore an official presentation chart was created in its inaugural season and subsequently adapted to the colours of each manufacturer represented.

Since then, the teams and drivers have followed these guidelines, which make their presentation very professional and unique.

Additional other elements were added to this concept, such as team personnel presentation, the pit panels and the presentation of the cars.

° The two cars belonging to the same team must bear decorations of a similar design, but may display different sponsors. The mandatory racing decals are provided by SRO at each round.

° The garage or awning must be fitted out, with a floor covering and pit panels* representing the Championship official design and adapted to each Manufacturer’s official colour.

* The related design files for each manufacturer are available from SRO for the teams to produce.

° The SRO will provide each team with one pit board representing the name of the team, the make of the car and its racing numbers to be displayed in the awning or pit entrance.

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Timekeeping

BLANCPAIN is the official timekeeper of the FIA GT3 European Championship, and SWISSTIMING has been appointed to provide the FIA GT3 European Championship with the timekeeping, results and broadcast TV caption service.

The 2011 timing service will provide timing at the finish line and two intermediate points, together with pit entrance and pit exit.

Timing information and official messages from Race Control will be displayed on eight screens of video information, relayed to the pit lane and media through the circuit CCTV systems.

Transponders The multi-driver transponder chosen for the 2011 season is the TranX 260dpi from Mylaps, formerly known as AMB.

Accident Data Recorder

According to article 65a of the 2011 Sporting Regulations, the Accident Data Recorder (ADR) must be used throughout the Championship by each competitor entered for the season. This unit must be installed in strict compliance with the relevant instructions and must work at all times during the Event. (please see the applicable sporting regulations / FIA website).

The unit that has been chosen is the IWI-N10 ADR device. It needs to be installed in each car according to the position shown in the guidelines issued by the FIA Institute.

Data Logger

A data acquisition system approved by the FIA must be fitted on one of the 2 cars taking part in the Championship. This system serves exclusively for the storage of data and is used confidentially by the FIA alone. It is the responsibility of each competitor to obtain this system at their own expenses from Peter Instruments, the supplier designated by the FIA, to install and to make it work correctly. Throughout the entire event the competitor must make the data acquisition system available to the Technical Delegate for checking.

For further information about transponder, accident data recorder or data logger, please contact Ina Fabry [email protected] .

15 SERIES CONCEPT

Pass Allocation

For 2011, the following passes will be allocated per two-car team: ° 4 driver passes ° 8 pitlane passes ° 2 paddock passes ° 1 Media pass for a Press Officer or a Photographer ° 4 driver guest passes Each team will also receive: ° 10 permanent car passes ° 1 unloading passes per event (when these are valid) ° 4 pit wall passes These permanent passes are distributed at the first round of the Championship together with permanent team parking, and pit wall passes. These passes are produced for the duration of the season and will not replaced or reproduced. Event Passes

We would like to remind you that SRO usually offers Grid Walk and additional parking passes. Depending on the event, extra passes for teams and drivers can be purchased either with the circuit or the SRO. ° Grid Walk: 50 Euros excl. VAT, per person per event. ° Parking Pass: 10 Euro excl. VAT, per car per event. ° Paddock Pass: depending on each round. Michelin Hospitality

At each round, Michelin provides to each entered team ten passes valid for four meals per Event either under the Michelin GT3 Hospitality Unit in the paddock or in the Circuit restaurant.

° 10 meals, free of charge, at the Michelin hospitality for Friday lunch, Saturday lunch and dinner and Sunday lunch

Additional meals can be ordered in advance at the price of 30 Euros (excl. VAT).

16 SERIES CONCEPT

Driver Eligibility Procedure

Each driver wishing to compete in the FIA GT3 European Championship has to complete the driver eligiblity form ( http://www.gt3driverrecords.fia.com ) to be officially classified in the Championship. Please note this important info: each driver has to be categorised 8-day prior to the beginning of the event to avoid the 450€ fee. Category Definitions

Platinum : Professional driver generally recognised as a well-known driver on the international scene, under the age of 55, and satisfying at least one of the following criteria: - has held a Super Licence (for Formula One), - has won the Le Mans 24 Hours outright, - has been a Works Driver, paid by a car manufacturer, - has finished in the top 10 in the general classification in F3000, CART/Champcar, IRL of GP2, - has finished in the top 6 in the general classification of an F3 international series (British/EuroF3) or major international single-seater Championship (Example: Nissan World Series) - is a driver whose performances and achievements, despite not being covered by one of the definitions above, may be considered as professional by the FIA. Gold: Semi-professional driver in international series or who has distinguished himself in national Championships and satisfying at least one of the following criteria: - Driver satisfying the criteria of the Platinum category but aged 55 to 59. - has competed competitively in the World Karting Championship or single-seater series and is under 35years of age, - has finished in the top 10 in the general classification of a secondary international single-seater series (A1 GP, Renault V6, FR2000 international, … ) - has finished in the top 6 in the general classification of a national single-seater series (F3, FR2000 …) - has finished in the top 3 in the general classification of an entry level single-seater series (F-Ford, F-BMW, F-Zip, Autosport Academy …) - has finished in the top 6 in the general classification of the Porsche Supercup, - has finished in the top3 in the general classification of a national of international series organised by a manufacturer (Porsche, Seat, Peugeot, Renault, …) - is a driver whose performances and achievements, despite not being covered by one of the definitions above, may be considered as Gold by the FIA. Silver: Amateur driver satisfying at least one of the following criteria: - driver aged under 30 and not satisfying the criteria of the categories Platinum and Gold, - driver satisfying the criteria of the Platinum category but aged 60 or over, - driver who has finished in 1st place in the general classification of national Championships or international series in association with a professional driver (according to the criteria for the Platinum category), - driver who has won a non-professional drivers’ series (Ferrari Challenge, Maserati Tropheo, Lamborghini Supertrophy …) Bronze: Amateur driver. Any driver who was over 30years old when his first licence was issued, and who has little or no single-seater experience.

17 SERIES CONCEPT

Official Presentation of the Drivers

The FIA GT3 European Championship is one of the best represented Championships with a detailed graphic design set up and adapted since its inaugural season. Each driver must wear the official FIA GT3 designed overall adapted to the official colours of each manufacturer.

The driver overall must also present the FIA GT3, the selected tyre manufacturer and the car manufacturer logo.

The title of FIA GT3 European Championship for Drivers

The title will be awarded to the driver who scored the highest number of point during the events and this, regardless to the number of cars entered by the team. In 2010 Christian Hohenadel und Daniel Keilwitz scored the title of the FIA GT3 European Driver Championship.

Promotion of Talented Drivers

The FIA GT3 European Championship is a prefect way for talented drivers to access to higher level GT Racing. Therefore Michelin awarded the Michelin Trophy, a fund of 150,000 Euros, to the best classified driver in a car equipped with Michelin Tyres, as well as 40 sets of tyres.

2010 FIA GT3 European Champion Christian Hohenadel has become the latest recipient of the Michelin Award. As the fastest of the two driver champions, the 34-year-old German driver received the Michelin Trophy which enables him to compete in the 2011 FIA GT1 World Championship with Hexis Racing AMR.

18 TYRE MANUFACTURERS & FUEL SUPPLIER

Tyre Manufacturers

For 2011 Michelin and Dunlop are confirmed by the FIA as the official tyre suppliers for the FIA GT3 European Championship.

The car-tyre combination must be presented by each team of its car at the pre-season testing organised by SRO. Only one change of tyre make will be authorised per season.

The list of competitors and the tyres’ specifications is published by the FIA, under the control of the GT commission.

The price per tyre for 2011 is fixed to a maximum of 400 Euros ??? Excluding tax. This includes delivery and fitting at the track. Each car will be allowed three sets of new tyres per event.

Contact details for Michelin: Serge Montorier Phone: +33 677 65 87 00 Mail: [email protected]

Contact details for Dunlop: Wolfgang Falterbaum Phone: +49 (160) 70 89 363 Mail: [email protected]

Official Fuel Supplier

TOTAL has been selected by the FIA as the sole supplier of fuel for the 2011 FIA GT3 European Championship. E10 will be imposed as the single fuel in this Championship.

This year, the price for one litre of fuel will be 3,80 euros / litre for rounds in Europe.

Contact details for Total: Wani Finkbohner Phone: +44 7937 022 62 Mail: [email protected]

19 MEDIA

The SRO media office

The SRO media office provides accreditation for media at the events. Publications and Agencies which attend most of the events have official FIA permanent passes; team media personnel and websites have permanent passes issued by the promoter, SRO Ltd.

°Permanent Pass Holders Request for permanent accreditation can be made at the beginning of the season, contacting the FIA Medial Delegate.

°Race by Race Accreditation Race by Race requests are made for each event, with the international press applying to the FIA Media Delegate and press from the county visited, contacting the National Press Officer.

°Support Race Accreditation Permanent Pass Holders from visiting support events are issued with full FIA GT3 race by race passes on simple request, so that they can fulfil their allotted tasks.

Media Attendance 2010

Rounds Nº of Media Nº Publications /Agencies Countries represented Silverstone (GBR) 259 141 16 Brno (CZE) 224 123 15 Paul Ricard (FRA) 166 107 14 Jarama (ESP) 113 90 11 Algarve (PRT) 153 97 12 Zolder (BEL) 151 103 13 Website : GT3Europe.com

GT3Europe is the main window into the FIA GT3 European Championship, including videos, live timing, live streaming and other features. From the latest news, photos, event detailed information, drivers information and standings, statistics, presentations and various downloads; you can find everything concerning FIA GT3 European Championship on our website.

GT3 Website Statistics 2010

2009 2010 Increase % Increase Unique Visitors 176,951 229,679 52,728 29.80 No of Visits 303,374 385,279 81,905 27.00 Hits 19,773,539 22,783,358 3,009,819 15.22 Bandwith (Gb) 229.10 374.59 145.49 63.51

For all media queries, please contact the FIA Media Delegate Jeff Carter Phone: +44 7 969 157 921 Mail: [email protected]

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Broadcasters

The FIA GT3 European Championship will once again be broadcast live by pan-European motorsports broadcaster Motors TV. The agreement with Motors TV provides live, or delayed as live, coverage in Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Latvia, Macedonia, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Slovakia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, UK, and Ukraine.

Bloomberg Television will also broadcasting highlights of the 2011 FIA GT3 European Championship. Bloomberg has a global reach of 220 million - 140m in Europe, 60m in US, 7m in Asia and 13m in Latin America.

Partners

The 2011 FIA GT3 European Championship is supported by these world leading companies :

21 Contacts

Stephane Ratel CEO and founder, SRO Motorsports Group Promoter of the FIA GT1 World Championship Email : [email protected]

Patricia Kiefer Chief Operating Officer, SRO Motorsports Group Responsible for the overall event organisation, contracts with the Event Promoters and Support Series. Email : [email protected] Office : +33 (0)1 40 07 80 14 Mob : +33 (0)6 10 48 06 84

Ina Fabry Team Coordinator In charge of communication with the teams. Email : [email protected] Office : +33 (0)1 40 07 8097 Mob : +33 (0)6 10 48 0446

Jeff Carter FIA Media Delegate In charge of media, accreditation etc Email : [email protected] Office / Mobile : +44 7969 157921

Emily Groom GT3 Press Officier Responsible for all aspects of the GT3Europe website. Email : [email protected] Office : +44 7775 037637

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