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2013 Media Guide

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Volkswagen Foreword Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg 04 Foreword 05 Programme 06 Concepts 10 Organisation 12 FIA (WRC) Commitment 14 Technology 17 Technical data 20 Drivers 21 Partners 39 history 40 Scirocco R-Cup Championship 43 Technology 46 Technical data 48 Regulations 49 Legend Cup 50 Races 52 Statistics 53 Entry list 56 Race team 64 Partners 66 Formula 3 Commitment 67 Technology 69 Technical data 71 Regulations 72 History 73 Statistics 75 FIA Formula 3 European Championship Championship 77 Entry list 80 British Formula 3 Championship Championship 81 ATS Formula 3 Cup Championship 84 Technology 86 Entry list 87 ADAC Formula Masters Championship 88 Technology 90 Technical data 91 Regulations 92 Entry list 93 … international 95 … on the World Wide Web 96 … on social networks 97 … for media 98 Contacts 99 Race schedule 03

2013 Race schedule FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) Date Circuit 15/01–20/01 Rally Asphalt/snow 07/02–10/02 Rally Snow and ice 07/03–10/03 Gravel 11/04–14/04 Rally Portugal Gravel 01/05–04/05 Rally Gravel 31/05–02/06 Rally Greece Gravel 20/06–23/06 Rally Gravel 01/08–03/08 Rally Gravel 22/08–25/08 Rally Asphalt 12/09–15/09 Gravel 03/10–06/10 Rally Asphalt 24/10–27/10 Rally Gravel/asphalt 13/11–17/11 Rally Great Britain Gravel

Scirocco R-Cup Date Circuit 03/05–04/05 Hockenheim (D) 31/05–02/06 Spielberg (A) 12/07–13/07 (D) 16/08 –18/08 Nürburgring (D) 13/09–15/09 Oschersleben (D) 18/10–19/10 Hockenheim (D)

Formula 3 British Formula 3 British Formula 3 Cup Formula ATS Date Circuit FIA F3 European Championship 23/03–24/03 Monza (I) 13/04–14/04 Silverstone (GB) 26/04–28/04 Oschersleben (D) 04/05–05/05 Hockenheim (D) 10/05–12/05 Spa-Francorchamps (B) 17/05–19/05 Nürburgring (D) 18/05–19/05 (GB) 25/05–26/05 Silverstone (GB) 01/06–02/06 Spielberg (A) 07/06–09/06 (D) 14/06–16/06 Lausitzring (D) 13/07–14/07 Norisring (D) 25/07–27/07 Spa-Francorchamps (B) 02/08–04/08 Nürburgring (D) 10/08–11/08 Brands Hatch (GB) 17/08–18/08 Nürburgring (D) 30/08–01/09 Lausitzring (D) 13/09–15/09 Oschersleben (D) 21/09–22/09 Nürburgring (D) 27/09–29/09 (D) 28/09–29/09 Zandvoort (NL) 19/10–20/10 Hockenheim (D) 26/10–27/10 Le Castellet (F)

ADAC Formula Masters Date Circuit 26/04–28/04 Oschersleben (D) 10/05–12/05 Spa-Francorchamps (B) 07/06–09/06 Sachsenring (D) 02/08–04/08 Nürburgring (D) 09/08–11/08 Spielberg (A) 30/08–01/09 Lausitzring (D) 13/09–15/09 Slovakia Ring (SK) 27/09–29/09 Hockenheim (D) Volkswagen Motorsport – Foreword 04

Dear Sir/Madam,

Performance, environmentally-sound technology and reliability are typical characteristics of Volkswagen’s production models, and are also at the centre of Volkswagen’s motorsport philosophy. Our compre- hensive programme once again sees us committed to top-class, junior and popular racing in 2013. The racing and production development departments work hand in hand to make this possible. This allows us to transfer our strengths from both production and racing cars. At the same time, our Volkswagen customers also benefit from the experience gained in motor racing.

Whether on snow, ice or gravel, we have already shown this year that downsizing to the highest level and absolute reliability are our core competencies. The Polo R WRC, with its 1.6-litre turbo engine and direct fuel injection, has enjoyed the perfect start in the FIA World Rally Championship. Winning the opening of the year at the Rally Monte Carlo and the subsequent overall victory at round two of the championship in Sweden are milestones for Volkswagen in motorsport. You could hardly wish for a better start away from the racetrack on the spectacular rally routes.

It is now time to start again on asphalt. In the Scirocco R-Cup, with its natural gas-driven cars, we are introducing our expertise in the development of environmentally-sound technology to the racetrack. We are also looking forward to seeing the success achieved by the many young drivers “powered by Volkswagen” in the FIA Formula 3 European Championship, the British Formula 3 Championship, the ATS Formula 3 Cup and the ADAC Formula Masters.

Yours sincerely,

Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg Member of the Board of Management for the Volkswagen brand with responsibility for “Development” Volkswagen Motorsport – Foreword 05

Dear Media Representative,

Volkswagen Motorsport has started the 2013 with a bang. In claiming our first victories in the FIA World Rally Championship, we have more than exceeded our expectations. We are now looking to follow on from this success and establish ourselves at the top of ­rallying’s elite class in the long term with the Polo R WRC.

However, rallying is only one area of our extensive motorsport pro- gramme. Volkswagen Power is also at home on racetracks around the world. The Scirocco R-Cup is rapidly developing into a true classic. The fans are thrilled by the mixture of innovative, environmentally-sound technology, exciting racing, and well-known drivers. The environmen- tally-sound one-make cup is proof that green motorsport at the very highest level is no longer a vision of the future. Formula 3 provides the stars of tomorrow with the tools they need to enjoy a successful career in professional motor racing – many of them “powered by Volkswagen”. With innovative and pioneering technology like the Push-to- Pass system, we are continuing the long tradition of Volkswagen Formula 3 engines in the European Championship, British Championship, and the ATS Formula 3 Cup.

This Media Guide provides you with detailed information on the various areas of our motorsport ­programme. Our communication team, under the guidance of Stefan Moser, is always more than happy to answer any questions or queries you may have.

Jost Capito Volkswagen Motorsport Director Volkswagen Motorsport – Programme 06

Volkswagen in motorsport: production-based technology for global competition Volkswagen Motorsport – Programme 07

Whether the World Rally Championship on four continents, national one-make cups or the international promotion of junior drivers – Volkswagen’s commitment to motorsport is based on production-based technology. In entering the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) for the first time this year, the works team from Wolfsburg is facing a new challenge. Armed with the Polo R WRC, the outfit is taking on the big- gest challenge in automobile racing. From the iconic Rally Monte Carlo and classics in Sweden, Portugal and Argentina to the final round in Wales – a must be competitive on ice and snow, gravel, asphalt and mud.

Volkswagen’s goal for its first year in the competition was to claim podium finishes, before targeting race victories in 2014 and the title in 2015. The first two of these goals have already been achieved, and Volkswagen is now working on the third.

“Whether we are up against strong opponents at the highest techno- logical and sporting level in the World Rally Championship or promot- ing young drivers in one-make cups and entry-level, one-seater series around the world, Volkswagen always uses production-based technol- ogy,” said Volkswagen Motorsport Director Jost Capito.

“Part of the philosophy of the Volkswagen brand involves demonstrat- ing our engineering achievements, not only with high-class commercial products but also on the motorsport scene. Both sides – production development and the motorsport department – benefit from the active transfer of know-how between the two specialist departments.”

XXL challenge: the World Rally Championship The torrid heat of South America on the one hand, icy Scandinavian temperatures on the other – the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) not only combines climatic extremes in one motorsport series, but also features a diverse range of surfaces, which must be taken into con- sideration when developing a car for the World Rally Championship. The scope of surfaces encountered in the WRC ranges from gravel, mud and shingle to ice and snow. Volkswagen is taking on this new challenge with the meticulously developed Polo R WRC and a select squad of drivers. At the wheel of the number 7 World Rally Car from Wolfsburg are Jari-Matti Latvala/ (FIN/FIN), the number Volkswagen Motorsport – Programme 08

8 car is driven by Sébastien Ogier/ (F/F), and the third car – number 9 – by / (N/FIN).

Typical Volkswagen: the Scirocco R-Cup Now in its fourth year, the R-Cup provides young touring car drivers with driving, tactical and technical training, and allows them to go head to head with experienced pros and motorsport legends. A host of other ideas make the series an innovative force among national and international one-make cups.

“Made in Wolfsburg”: when the Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup was held for the first time in 2010, it combined numerous fundamentally new ideas. Thanks to its natural gas engine, it significantly reduces the amount of CO2 emissions involved – a unique feature in a motorsport environment. Innovative concepts like the Push-to-Pass system, which, at the push of a button, allows the driver to briefly call upon an extra 50 hp of power, result in exciting battles and a tactical element previ- ously absent from one-make cups.

Three competitions, the Junior, Pro and Legend Cup, also ensure the field is both varied and high-class. Four years after it was launched, the Scirocco R-Cup is reinventing itself again in 2013: for example, a new system has been introduced to allow guest starters in the legends’ competition to compete directly with each other in the future.

Formula 3: catalyst for big careers Motorsport legends, such as , and Bernd Schneider, all took the first steps towards their careers in , Le Mans and the DTM in Formula 3 – and “powered by Volkswagen” at that. The 210-hp career catalyst from Wolfsburg is still in great demand in 2013: Volkswagen continues to act as engine ­supplier to the world’s most important single-seater junior series, acknowledging its own tradition in doing so.

In 2013, Volkswagen engines will be used by numerous teams in the FIA Formula 3 European Championship, the British Formula 3 Cham- pionship and the German Formula 3 Cup. Volkswagen also plays a crucial role at Formula 3 Grands Prix: António Félix da Costa secured Volkswagen’s eighth victory in the unofficial Formula 3 World Cham- Volkswagen Motorsport – Programme 09

pionship at the final race of the season in Macau in 2012 – no other manufacturer has enjoyed greater success there.

Between 1982 and 1991, and after its return as engine supplier in 2007, Volkswagen has claimed over 60 international titles in Formula 3 championships. In 2012, won the ATS Formula 3 Cup to add another championship to Volkswagen’s list of triumphs, while Jack Harvey also won the British Formula 3 Championship. Successful predecessors: Jean-Eric Vergne and , who went on to line up in Formula One. Edoardo Mortara, 2010 champion in the ­, is now a successful driver in the DTM.

Powered by Volkswagen: the ADAC Formula Masters For many young drivers, it is the first step towards higher single-seater classes after karting: the ADAC Formula Masters. A 1.4-litre engine, consistently modified in line with the demands of motorsport – and “powered by Volkswagen” – is the power source for the ­standard, ­single-seater cars used in the ADAC Formula Masters. The car responds well with virtually no modifications, allowing the youngsters in the Formula Masters to concentrate fully on the most important thing: racing.

Volkswagen models for the basis for championships around the world A global idea for national championships. Whether in the Polo cups in India and South Africa, the Scirocco R-Cup China, the Volkswagen -Cup Poland with the Golf, or Formula Volkswagen in South Africa: what combines Volkswagen’s global involvement on the motor- sport scene is its commitment to production-based technology.

For example, the cars used in the Polo Cup in India and the ­Scirocco R-Cup in China were developed for use in motor racing by ­Volkswagen’s Motorsport department in Hannover. Equal opportunities on the one hand, diversity on the other: the Volkswagen Endurance Cup in the Netherlands and the Volkswagen Racing Cup in Great ­Britain go beyond the idea of standard cars. Here, various Volkswagen models go head to head on the racetrack. Volkswagen Motorsport – Concepts 10

Concept comparison of the Volkswagen cars

Volkswagen Polo R WRC

Power output 232 kW (315 hp) Displacement 1,600 cc Power-to-weight ratio 3.8 kg/hp Torque Approx. 425 Nm at 5,000 rpm 0–100 km/h in 3.9 s Power 4-wheel drive Fuel Super Plus Length/width/height 3,976/1,820/1,356 mm

Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup

Power output 173 + 37 kW (235 + 50 hp) Displacement 1,984 cc Power-to-weight ratio 4.4 kg/hp Torque Approx. 275 Nm at 3,000 rpm 0–100 km/h in 6.2 s Power transmission Front wheel drive Fuel Max. 22 kg natural gas Length/width/height 4,256/1,810/1,380 mm

Dallara F312 Volkswagen

Power output 154 kW (210 hp) Displacement 1,997 cc Power-to-weight ratio 2.6 kg/hp Torque Approx. 250 Nm at 5,400 rpm 0–100 km/h in 3.2 s Power transmission Rear wheel drive Fuel Super Plus Length/width/height 4,351/1,845/945 mm Volkswagen Motorsport – Concepts 11

Dallara F311 Volkswagen

Power output 162 + 14 kW (220 + 20 hp) Displacement 1,983 cc Power-to-weight ratio 2.3 kg/hp Torque Approx. 250 Nm at 6,000 rpm 0–100 km/h in 3.1 s Power transmission Rear wheel drive Fuel Super Plus Length/width/height 4,264/1,835/950 mm

ADAC Formula Masters „powered by Volkswagen“

Power output 107 kW (145 hp) Displacement 1,598 cc Power-to-weight ratio 3.9 kg/hp Torque Approx. 165 Nm at 4,000 rpm 0–100 km/h in 3.9 s Power transmission Rear wheel drive Fuel Super Plus Length/width/height 4,239/1,795/977 mm Volkswagen Motorsport – Organisation 12

Who’s who in the Volkswagen team

Jost Capito François-Xavier Demaison Motorsport Director Technical Director Technical Project Manager WRC

Dr. Donatus Wichelhaus Sven Smeets Kirsten Zimmermann Head of Engine Development WRC Team Manager Commercial Manager

Marc Christian Bertram Michael Kodra Eduard Weidl Manager of Electronics Manager of Gearbox Development Manager Customer racing/ special projects Volkswagen Motorsport – Organisation 13

Ralf Arneke Hans Top Florian Pauleit Crew Chief Technical Race Manager Project Manager Scirocco R-Cup Scirocco R-Cup (ABT)

Stefan Moser Andre Dietzel Ingo Roersch Head of Communications Communications Communications FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) – Commitment 14 2013 pace notes: the WRC challenge FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) – Commitment 15

22 plus, right. Cut. 2013. Flat out. – The next chapter in the successful history of Volkswagen Motorsport is culminating in a new, adrenalin- fuelled challenge. This season, Volkswagen is making its debut in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC). Gravel, asphalt, ice and snow – the World Rally Championship is the most demanding test of technol- ogy and driving ability in motorsport, and one the Wolfsburg-based automobile manufacturer faced for the first time with the Polo R WRC and a strong team at the Rally Monte Carlo from 15th to 20th January.

“Volkswagen made a conscious decision to take on this new challenge with a squad bolstered in specific areas,” said ­Volkswagen Motorsport Director Jost Capito. “WRC rallies are new territory for the team, while the Polo R WRC has basically been redeveloped from scratch and fea- tures many innovative ideas.”

Strong driver/co-driver partnerships for the World Rally Championship A select driving line-up: Sébastien Ogier – together with co-driver Julien Ingrassia (both France) – and Jari-Matti Latvala and his co-driver Miikka Anttila (both Finland) line up with the Polo R WRC for Volkswagen in the 2013 World Rally Championship. Ogier/Ingrassia and Latvala/Anttila start the season on equal footing. Both went into the 2013 season with seven World Rally Championship victories to their name.

Since the Rally Portugal, the fourth round of the WRC, Volkswagen has been running a third car. At the wheel: Volkswagen Junior driver Andreas Mikkelsen (, co-driver: Mikko Markkula, Finland), who won the Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC) in both 2011 and 2012. As such, Volkswagen has assembled a squad of drivers that boasts both experience and youth. Ogier, ­Latvala and Mikkelsen are among the top drivers on the rally scene.

Start of a new era for Volkswagen in motorsport After three “Dakar” victories in a row (2009, 1010 and 2011), Volkswagen has turned to the FIA World Rally Championship for a new challenge at the top of professional motorsport. Produc- tion-based rally car instead of a thoroughbred off-road prototype – the global commitment with the Polo R WRC represents a paradigm FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) – Commitment 16

shift in Volkswagen’s alignment. Despite this – or precisely because of this – Volkswagen has fallen back on a vast wealth of experience in its preparations for the World Rally Championship. The know-how acquired in terms of reliability and quality assurance from the “Dakar” project were incorporated, as was the experience gained from the development of racing engines, as used by Volkswagen in Formula 3.

Diverse conditions pose sporting challenge The FIA World Rally Championship not only combines climatic extremes in one motorsport series, but also features a diverse range of surfaces, which must be taken into consideration when developing a car for the World Rally Championship. The scope of surfaces encoun- tered in the WRC ranges from gravel, mud and shingle to ice and snow.

The global aspect of the World Rally Championship also represents a complex challenge when it comes to logistics. Here, Volkswagen can call on a wealth of experience gained in previous top-level projects. The result is an efficient system: the supply of the team in the World Rally Championship is divided into European and overseas rallies, with some material and spare parts being taken on the round trip, while about 80 tons of material and spare parts are transported directly to the required destination.

Milestones at the start of the journey: Volkswagen leads the way from the outset A podium on its debut and victory on the Polo R WRC’s second out- ing in the World Rally Championship – Volkswagen’s debut in the most prestigious automobile world championship, after Formula One, exceeded even the team’s own expectations. At the wheel of the ­315-hp four wheel-drive powerhouse from Wolfsburg, Sébastien Ogier and Julien Ingrassia (F/F) immediately finished runner-up at first attempt at the iconic Rally Monte Carlo – beaten only by nine-time world rally champion Sébastien Loeb. They did not have to wait long to take their revenge: at the , the Volkswagen duo scored a historic maiden win at the pinnacle of the World Rally Championship for Volkswagen. With one third of the season down, Volkswagen led all three competitions in the World Championship for the first time: the Manufacturers’, Drivers’ and Co-Drivers’ Championship. FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) – Technology 17

Elite athlete with all-rounder qualities: the Polo R WRC FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) – Technology 18

Developing a competitive car for the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) is an extremely complex task. One minute it is crouched low on smooth asphalt, the next it is travelling sideways on ice and snow, then it is tearing over rough gravel on tiptoes – then you have searing heat at one event and icy cold at the next. No other type of international motorsport offers such a wide range of climatic conditions and differ- ent surfaces. The cars in the World Rally Championship must overcome all these obstacles. Take this fine example of the flexibility that must be demonstrated by the car’s concept: there is a difference of about 100 mm between the ground clearance for gravel and asphalt. The and engine must be as efficient as physically possible in the multitude of different conditions. Strong enough to take the strain, light enough to guarantee the necessary performance.

Step by step: the continuous and systematic development of the Polo R WRC The Volkswagen engineers applied a minimalist approach during the 17-month development of the Polo R WRC, which was based on the production Polo, from which the basic chassis was used. Every single component was subjected to numerous tests to determine the dimen- sions and weight, and was continuously improved over the course of the one and a half year development period.

A strict schedule was adhered to, in order to ensure the homologated Polo R WRC was ready to be launched in time for the 2013 season: after the launch of the concept car in May 2011, Volkswagen initially tested a so-called 0 car as a component carrier, which completed its roll-out in the vineyards around Trier in autumn 2011. At the wheel of the concept car were Dr. Ulrich Hackenberg, Member of the Board of Management responsible for development, and rally legend .

The computer-assisted simulation of the first concept for the actual Polo R WRC began at the same time. The Volkswagen engineers then produced their own very special Christmas present: the first Polo R WRC was delivered to the foyer at Volkswagen Motorsport on Christmas Eve 2011. The roll-out followed at the Volkswagen test track in Ehra-Lessien in January 2012. Initial tests were also performed in Sweden and Spain. From March onwards, the technicians performed FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) – Technology 19

constant modifications to the Polo R WRC. This included work on issues such as chassis kinematics and the lightweight construction of the car. The assembly of this improved version of the Polo R WRC, which will line up at the 2013 Rally Monte Carlo,ultimately began in September 2012.

A love of detail: development steps “powered by Wolfsburg” Every single component on the Polo R WRC underwent a series of fun- damental processes on its way to attaining the “ready to race” status. First up was the theory: the parametric design process on CAD (com- puter aided design) systems is verified by computer-aided simulations (e.g. CFD – computer fluid dynamics) and tested in practice in wind tun- nels and the ’s altitude environmental test chamber.

Only then did the extensive test drives follow. The resources avail­ able in Wolfsburg play a key role in designing and testing the chassis. Volkswagen’s Design department made a significant contribution with valuable development work focussing on crash tests and safety. Tests on the car in wet conditions were also made possible by the engineers at the headquarters in Wolfsburg.

Nothing left to chance: state-of-the-art engine development When designing the Polo R WRC’s engine, which consists of around 300 individual parts, Volkswagen took a completely different approach to that used in the development of the chassis. The result is the 315-hp, 1.6-litre engine. The automated interplay between CAD design and simultaneous simulation using CFD processes led, among other things, to the optimal design of the intake ports. Volkswagen took a strictly analytical approach to decisions for or against various con- cepts within the strict regulations of the World Rally Championship.

Throughout the entire process, Dr. Wichelhaus’s team of engineers checked a wide range of different solutions. Two different stroke/bore ratios, three different cylinder head concepts, nine different intake port geometries, countless injector variants, and two different valve dia­meters were checked, with the best solutions selected for the final engine. This general approach resulted in a largely problem-free engine development, which produced impressive test results right from the outset. The so-called anti-lag system to reduce turbo lag received particular praise from the Volkswagen drivers during testing. FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) – Technical data 20

Vokswagen Polo R WRC – technical data

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 Air restrictor 33 mm (FIA regulation) Engine control unit Bosch

Power transmission Gearbox Sequential, six- 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 Tyres competition tyres

Chassis/bodywork Build FIA-conformant reinforced steel bod

Dimensions and weight Length/width/height 3,976/1,820/1,356 mm Track width 1,610 mm 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) FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) – Drivers 21

Jari-Matti Latvala FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) – Drivers 22

Jari-Matti Latvala

Even before his birth, there was a very good chance that Jari-Matti Latvala would become a professional rally driver. 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 still mastering the art of walking when he completed his first laps in a go-kart at the age of just four. When he was eight, his father gave him his first rally car. By ten, Jari-Matti was practicing rally driving on a frozen lake in ­Finland.

Jari-Matti Latvala took his first steps in professional rallying before he even came of age, making his World Rally Championship in Great Britain in 2002. He then spent four years gaining valuable experi- ence with different cars in various teams, before contesting his first full World Championship season for Stobart-Ford in 2007. Latvala regularly finished in the points, with the icing on the cake coming at the , where he came home in third place. Promoted to a Ford works driver the following year, Latvala and his co-driver Miikka ­Anttila claimed their first win at a WRC event at the Rally Sweden. At the age of just 22, this made Latvala the youngest winner in the history of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) – a record that still stands today. Since then, Latvala has won at least one World Championship rally every season. He has also finished in the top four of the overall standings for the last five years.

In his free time, Latvala likes to relax by playing a lot of sport. This allows him to find a balance between relaxation and the demanding and sometimes hectic life of a rally driver. He is not one for loung- ing around, although he does prefer to sit about sweating during the ­summer months – in a sauna, preferably at a lake in his home country of Finland. FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) – Drivers 23

Personal data

Date of birth 03 April 1985 Place of birth Töysä (FIN) Residence Tuuri (FIN) Marital status Single Hobbies Nature, sauna, films, literature, music, historic rallies

Sporting career highlights

2007 8th in FIA World Rally Championship (WRC, Ford) 2008 4th in FIA World Rally Championship, one win (WRC, Ford) 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) #7 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) – Drivers 24

Miikka Anttila FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) – Drivers 25

Miikka Anttila

They have been through many highs and lows together: Miikka Anttila and Jari-Matti Latvala are a well-rehearsed team in the rally cock- pit – and can always depend on each other 100 per cent. The bond between the two Finns is so deep that Anttila even hissed the birth of his second child in 2011, as he was at the Rally Spain with Latvala.

From the mid-1990s until Anttila established himself as the man at ­Latvala’s side in 2003, he had sat in the passenger as the co-driver to many a Finnish rally driver. The fact that Anttila ever became a co-driver in the sport of rallying is down to a complete coin- cidence. At that time an automotive engineering student, a neighbour invited him to help prepare a rally car in Finland in 1993. However, Anttila was more interested in the job of co-driver, and in 1995 he replied to an advertisement placed in a newspaper by the Finnish Motorsport Federation for a place on a training course for co-drivers – successfully, of course.

Anttila’s move to Volkswagen Motorsport in 2013 sees him return to the manufacturer, with whom he celebrated his first success at the start of his rally career. Together with he won the F2 ­category of the Finnish Rally Championship in a Golf . He has also been loyal to Volkswagen in his private life for many years: during his free time, he works passionately on his classic Golf GTI. FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) – Drivers 26

Personal data

Date of birth 10 September 1972 Place of birth Janakkala (FIN) Residence Lempäälä (FIN) Marital status Girlfriend Marita, two children Hobbies Skiing, cycling, running, renovation, car restoration

Sporting career highlights

2002 1st in Finnish Rally Championship with Mikko Hirvonen (F2 group, kit car) 2007 8th in FIA World Rally Championship with Jari-Matti Latvala (WRC, Ford)) 2008 4th in FIA World Rally Championship, one win, with Jari-Matti Latvala (WRC, Ford) 2009 4th in FIA World Rally Championship, one win, with Jari-Matti Latvala (WRC, Ford) 2010 2nd in FIA World Rally Championship, two wins, with Jari-Matti Latvala (WRC, Ford) 2011 4th in FIA World Rally Championship, one win, with Jari-Matti Latvala (WRC, Ford) 2012 3rd in FIA World Rally Championship, two wins, with Jari-Matti Latvala (WRC, Ford) #7 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) – Drivers 27

Sébastien Ogier FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) – Drivers 28

Sébastien Ogier

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. However, when Sébastien Ogier made his first appearance in the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) just two years after his first rally, he did not need much time to adapt. He imme- diately scored a World Championship point on his debut in ­Mexico – in an S1600 car. However, the dominance he showed in winning the Junior World Rally Championship (JWRC) in the same year was only the start of a spectacular rise in the World Rally Championship, in which Ogier already had seven race wins to his name before starting with the Polo R WRC in 2013.

Prior to his first complete World Championship season in ’s ­junior team in 2009, he made a guest start in the Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC) at his home event, the “Monte” – and won at the first attempt. The following year, Ogier claimed his first World Champion- ship victory at the Rally Portugal, and was soon promoted to the French works team as a result. Ogier quickly established himself as world champion Sébastien Loeb’s biggest rival and pushed his compatriot all the way in the race for the Drivers’ Championship. Despite five wins – the same number as Loeb – and a further two podiums, Ogier ulti- mately had to settle for third place overall. One nice consolation was his victory at the at the end of the year, which he contested as a Volkswagen works driver.

2012 was Ogier’s first full season as a Volkswagen works driver. At the same time as developing the Polo R WRC, he and co-driver Julien Ingrassia lined up in the World Rally Championship in an S2000 Škoda. Competing against more powerful World Rally cars, he under- lined the fact that he is still a force to be reckoned with by finishing in the points seven times, winning a special stage at the Rally Italy, and claiming ten class victories.

A qualified ski instructor, Ogier is also an adrenalin junkie away from the rally circuit: he has set his heart on trying one thing in particular – base jumping. FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) – Drivers 29

Personal data

Date of birth 17 December 1983 Place of birth Gap (F) Residence Forest Saint Julien (F) Marital status Single Hobbies Sport, skiing

Sporting career highlights

2005 1st in FFSA’s talent-spotting competition “Rallye Jeunes” 2007 1st in 206 Cup in France 2008 1st in FIA Junior World Rally Championship (JWRC, Citroën) 2009 8th in FIA World Rally Championship (WRC, Citroën) 1st at Rally Monte Carlo (IRC, Peugeot) 2010 4th in FIA World Rally Championship, two wins (WRC, Citroën) 2011 3rd in FIA World Rally Championship, five wins (WRC, Citroën) 1st in Race of Champions 2012 10th in FIA World Rally Championship (WRC, Škoda), with S2000 car #8 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) – Drivers 30

Julien Ingrassia FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) – Drivers 31

Julien Ingrassia

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 when they won a one-make cup in France. What follows is a modern rallying fairy tale: victory in the 2008 FIA Junior World Rally Championship (JWRC), first outing in a World Rally car, first stage win in the World Champion- ship – and all that in the same year.

Ingrassia’s progress as Ogier’s co-driver continued at speed. In Janu- ary 2009 the pair won the iconic Rally Monte Carlo at the first attempt, and then caused a stir in the World Rally Championship whilst driving for Citroën. One year later they won their first World Championship rally together in Portugal, after which they were promoted into the French manufacturer’s works team. There too they performed superbly, finishing second and first in their first two starts as works drivers, out- performing their team-mate on both occasions.

In 2011, Ingrassia and Ogier won a further five World Champion- ship rallies and were in with a shout of winning the Drivers’ title right down to the final race. The pair then both switched to ­Volkswagen ­Motorsport, where they started work on the development of the Polo R WRC, in which they contest the 2013 World Rally Champion- ship together.

Before starting out on a professional rallying career, Ingrassia com- pleted an economics degree in 2002 and went on to work in the auto- motive and drinks industry. He enjoys spending his free time on the coast – when not trying his hand behind the wheel of a rally car. FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) – Drivers 32

Personal data

Date of birth 26 November 1979 Place of birth Aix-en-Provence (F) Residence Lattes (F) Marital status Single Hobbies Mountain biking, hiking

Sporting career highlights

2007 1st in Cup in France with Sébastien Ogier 2008 1st in FIA Junior World Rally Championship with Sébastien Ogier (JWRC, Citroën) 2009 8th in FIA World Rally Championship with Sébastien Ogier (WRC, Citroën) 1st at Rally Monte Carlo with Sébastien Ogier (IRC, Peugeot) 2010 3rd in FIA World Rally Championship, two wins, with Sébastien Ogier (WRC, Citroën) 2011 3rd in FIA World Rally Championship, five wins, with Sébastien Ogier (WRC, Citroën) 2012 10th in FIA World Rally Championship with Sébastien Ogier (WRC, Škoda), with S2000 car #8 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) – Drivers 33

Andreas Mikkelsen FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) – Drivers 34

Andreas Mikkelsen

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 also achieved on the moto- cross scene. However, a knee injury brought his promising downhill skiing career to a premature end, prompting Mikkelsen to switch to ­rallying when he was 16.

The Norwegian moved to Great Britain in 2006, in order to be able to take his driving test at the age of 17. He passed his test just a few days after his 17th birthday and promptly lined up at the Quinton Stages Rally – which he won to become the youngest winner in the history of the British rally. He made his debut in the FIA World Rally Champion­ ship (WRC) in the same year, and went on to finish in the top ten at three of the eight World Championship events he entered in 2007. Fifth place at the 2008 Rally Sweden when just 17 years and 233 days old earned him a place in the rallying history books as the youngest driver ever to win a World Championship point.

In the same year, Mikkelsen worked with two-time World Rally Cham- pion Marcus Grönholm to improve his driving style. This proved to be a successful move: after claiming first place in the 2009 Norwegian Rally Championship, Mikkelsen burst onto the international stage when he won the 2011 Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC) at the wheel of a Škoda Fabia S2000. As well as successfully defending his IRC title, he also contested eight rounds of the World Championship for ­Volkswagen Motorsport in a Škoda S2000 in 2012. FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) – Drivers 35

Personal data

Date of birth 22 June 1989 Place of birth Oslo (N) Residence Oslo (N) Marital status Single Hobbies Motocross, fishing, cycling

Sporting career highlights

2009 1st in Norwegian Rally Championship (, ) 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), with S2000 car #9 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) – Drivers 36

Mikko Markkula FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) – Drivers 37

Mikko Markkula

“Everyone always has room for improvement – that is what drives me on,” says Mikko Markkula. A glance at the Finn’s successful record shows that he backs up his words with actions. Before he took part in his first rally in 2000, he had already completed five years of inten- sive training at the side of Finnish drivers and co-drivers, such as Risto Mannisenmäki and Timo Rautiainen.

Having gained national recognition through success including second place in the 2002 Finnish Rally Championship as Jarkko ­Miettinen’s co-driver, Markkula has been making a name for himself on the inter- national scene alongside compatriot Juho Hänninen since 2007. The duo made its breakthrough after switching to Škoda Motorsport: the first race win in the Intercontinental Rally Championship (IRC) in 2009 was followed one year later by the title. For the last two years, ­Markkula has narrowly missed out on the IRC Title, finishing just behind a fellow Škoda driver on both occasions: Andreas Mikkelsen – the man for whom he is reading the pace notes at Volkswagen Motorsport since 2013. Markkula has had a taste of things to come with the Polo R WRC already in 2011, when he was involved in testing with his former driver Juho Hänninen.

Markkula spends his free time on motorcycles or playing football with friends. FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) – Drivers 38

Personal data

Date of birth 03 January 1981 Place of birth Hameenlinna (FIN) Residence Riihimaki (FIN) Marital status Single, one child Hobbies Football, skiing, motorcycles, snowmobiles

Sporting career highlights

2002 2nd in Finnish Rally Championship with Jarkko Miettinen (group N, Mitsubishi) 2007 5th in FIA Production Car World Rally Championship with Juho Hänninen (PWRC, Mitsubishi) 2008 2nd in FIA Production Car World Rally Championship, three wins, with Juho Hänninen (PWRC, Mitsubishi) 2009 6th in Intercontinental Rally Challenge, one win, with Juho Hänninen (IRC, Škoda) 2010 1st in Intercontinental Rally Challenge, three wins, with Juho Hänninen (IRC, Škoda) 2011 1st in FIA World Rally Championship, four wins, with Juho Hänninen (SWRC, Škoda), 3rd in Intercontinental Rally Challenge, three wins, with Juho Hänninen (IRC, Škoda) 2012 3rd in Intercontinental Rally Challenge, two wins, with Juho Hänninen (IRC, Škoda) #9 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) – Partners 39

Strong partners

Volkswagen R GmbH 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

OMP www.ompracing.it

ZF www.zf.com

Motorsport-Total.com www.motorsport-total.com Rallying history 40

A success story: Volkswagen in rallying Rallying history 41

With contesting in the FIA World Rally Championship 2013, ­Volkswagen adds another chapter to its successful history in rallying. It was back in the 1970s when Volkswagen began developing rally cars based on the first generation of Golfs, and it was not long before the manufacturer had its hands on its first national rally titles, such as the one in Germany. The brand celebrated its international breakthrough with the second generation of its bestseller: /Peter Diekmann (S/D) won the title in the newly created World Championship at the wheel of a Golf GTI 16V in 1986. The media attention repeatedly focussed on “David” in the 200-hp Golf taking on the mighty “Goliaths” of the class, with their 500-hp plus proto­types. World Champion Volkswagen played a pioneering role with its production-based Golf GTI 16V: Group A became the new ­pinnacle of the World Rally Championship in 1987, when the unre- served and cost-intensive Group B was abolished. Eriksson/Diekmann won the Rally Ivory Coast that year, while their fellow Volkswagen pairing of Erwin Weber/Matthias Feltz (D/D) – also in a Golf GTI 16V – also caught the eye with two podium finishes in Argentina and the Ivory Coast.

In 1989, /Björn Cederberg (S/S) claimed another podium finish in the Golf GTI 16V at what was at the time by far the longest and most demanding event on the World Championship cal- endar – the iconic . One year later, the pairing of Weber/ Feltz was back on the podium having finished third at the challenging in a Golf Rally G60.

Title hat-trick: the Volkswagen era at the Rally Dakar Volkswagen enjoyed its greatest successes in motorsport after the turn of the millennium. The manufacturer’s most recent motorsport history is dominated by the era of Volkswagen on the marathon rally scene. From 2003 onward, Volkswagen concentrated the works side of its activities on outings at desert rallies. In 2009, 2010 and 2011 Volkswagen com- pletes an impressive hat-trick of titles at the Rally Dakar.

Giniel de Villiers/ (ZA/D), Carlos Sainz/ (E/E) and Nasser Al-Attiyah/ (Q/D) were ­Volkswagen’s winning crews at the first three “Dakars” ever to be held in South America. Rallying history 42

Volkswagen highlights in rallying

Cross country rallying

Important wins 1980 Rally Dakar /Gerd Löffelmann (S/D) Volkswagen Iltis 2009 Rally Dakar /Dirk von Zitzewitz (ZA/D) Volkswagen Race Touareg 2 2010 Rally Dakar Carlos Sainz/Lucas Cruz (E/E) Volkswagen Race Touareg 2 2011 Rally Dakar Nasser Al-Attiyah/Timo Gottschalk (Q/D) Volkswagen Race Touareg 3

Championships wins 2005 FIA Cross Country (F) Volkswagen Race Touareg 2007 FIA Cross Country World Cup Carlos Sainz (E) Volkswagen Race Touareg 2

World Rally Championship

Championships wins 1986 Kenneth Eriksson (S) 1st place Group A WRC Volkswagen Golf II GTI 16V 1987 Kenneth Eriksson (S) 1st place FIA Challenge for front-wheeldrive cars Volkswagen Golf II GTI 16V

Important wins 1973 Rally Sweden, 1st place Björn Waldegård/Hans Thorzelius (S/S) Volkswagen 1303S , 1st place Group 2 Georg Fischer/Hans Siebert (A/A) Volkswagen 1303S 1978 Rally Sweden, 1st place Kjell Melin/Ola Hellgren (S/S) Volkswagen Golf I GTI 1980 Rally Monte Carlo, 1st place Group 2 /Hans Sylvan (S/S) Volkswagen Golf I GTI 1982 Rally Sweden, 1st place Group 2 Kalle Grundel/Rolf Melleroth (S/S) Volkswagen Golf I GTI 1983 Rally Sweden, 1st place Group A Kalle Grundel/Rolf Melleroth (S/S) Volkswagen Golf I GTI Rally Great Britain, 1st place Group A Kalle Grundel/Reinhard Michel (S/D) Volkswagen Golf I GTI 1984 Rally Portugal, 1st place Group A Kalle Grundel/Peter Diekmann (S/D) Volkswagen Golf I GTI Rally San Remo, 1st place Group A Kalle Grundel/Peter Diekmann (S/D) Volkswagen Golf II GTI 1985 Acropolis Rally, 1st place Group A Franz Wittmann/Max Ogrisek (A/A) Volkswagen Golf II GTI Rally Italy, 1st place Group A Franz Wittmann/Matthias Feltz (A/D) Volkswagen Golf II GTI 1986 Rally New Zealand, 1st place Group A Kenneth Eriksson/Peter Diekmann (S/D) Volkswagen Golf II GTI , 1st place Group A Kenneth Eriksson/Peter Diekmann (S/D) Volkswagen Golf II GTI 1987 Rally Ivory Coast, 1st place overall Kenneth Eriksson/Peter Diekmann (S/D) Volkswagen Golf II GTI 16V 1997 Rally Sweden, 1st place 2-Litre World Cup Jörgen Jonasson/Nicklas Jonasson (S/S) Volkswagen Golf III Kit Car Rally Portugal, 1st place 2-Litre World Cup Alister McRae/David Senior (GB/GB) Volkswagen Golf III Kit Car 1998 , 1st place 2-Litre World Cup Alister McRae/David Senior (GB/GB) Volkswagen Golf III Kit Car Rally Australia, 1st place 2-Litre World Cup Alister McRae/David Senior (GB/GB) Volkswagen Golf III Kit Car 1999 Rally Sweden, 1st place 2-Litre World Cup Harry Joki/Ingemar Karlsson (S/S) Volkswagen Golf III Kit Car Rally Great Britain, 1st place Formula 2 /Bryan Thomas (GB) Volkswagen Golf IV Kit Car 2003 Rally Turkey, 1st place JWRC Kosti Katajamäki/Miikka Anttila (FIN/FIN) S1600

Further successes

1953 Safari Rally, 1st place overall Alan Dix/Johnny Larsen (EAK/EAK) Volkswagen 1954 Safari Rally, 1st place overall Vic Preston sr./DP Marwaha (EAK/EAK) Volkswagen 1956 Rally Sweden, 1st place overall Harry Bengtsson/Å. Righard (S/S) Volkswagen 1960–61 British Rally Championship, 1st place Bill Bengry (GB) Volkswagen 1200 1962 Safari Rally, 1st place overall Tommy Fjastad/Bernhard Schmider (EAK/EAK) Volkswagen 1200 1973 Elba Rally, 1st place overall Achim Warmbold/Gunnar Hägbom (D/S) Volkswagen 1303S 1981 German Rally Championship, 1st place Alfons Stock/Paul Schmuck (D/D) Volkswagen Golf I GTI 16V 1987 Rally Deutschland, 1st place Jochi Kleint/Manfred Hiemer (D/D) Volkswagen Golf II GTI 16V 1991 German Rally Championship, 1st place Erwin Weber (D) Volkswagen Rally-Golf G60 German Rally Championship, 1st place Manufacturers’ Championship Volkswagen Rally-Golf G60 1997 British Rally Championship, 1st place Manufacturers’ Championship Volkswagen Golf III Kit Car Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup – Championship 43

Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup: environmentally- sound racing and pure excitement Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup – Championship 44

Since making its debut in 2010, the Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup has become a real crowd favourite. This success is not down to chance: held on the support programme for DTM races, the one-make cup offers an attractive overall concept for drivers and fans alike. The iden- tical cars used in the series are looked after centrally. Only air pressure and the position of the seat and steering wheel can be adjusted.

The attractive composition of the starting field ensures plenty of variety. A mixture of talented youngsters, motorsport legends and prominent guest starters provides the necessary spice and guarantees thrilling racing.

The drivers can put their foot down with a clear conscience. Thanks to its innovative natural gas engine, the 285-hp Scirocco gives off signifi­ cantly less CO2 emissions than conventional, petrol-powered engines. The world’s largest supplier of natural gas, Gazprom, is on board as the new supplier of the environmentally-friendly fuel. With the alterna- tive fuel on board, the 285-hp Scirocco is a powerful racing car that even newcomers to motorsport can push hard with little practice.

Push-to-pass function: action at the push of a button The one-make cup’s environmentally-sound drive concept is the only one of its type in the world, as is a function that makes the action out on the racetrack even more exciting: the so-called Push-to-pass button. A red button on the steering wheel briefly increases the supercharging pressure and boosts the two-litre engine’s performance from 235 hp to 285 hp: literally action at the push of a button.

The frequency with which the drivers can activate this electronically regulated system, and the duration of each use, is limited. This intro- duces a tactical element for the drivers. The button should not be used exclusively for overtaking purposes, but also to fend off an attack or set faster lap times during key phases of the race. Fans at the circuit and watching on TV are always kept up to speed: LED displays on the cars show how much of his Push-to-pass allowance a driver has used up.

Nine rounds at attractive racetracks Since it was launched in 2010, the Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup has been a partner series of the DTM (German Touring Car Champion- Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup – Championship 45

ship), Germany’s biggest touring car series. The 2013 season consists of nine races on five racetracks, spread over six events. As well as the two highlights in Hockenheim, the traditional venue of the season- opener and finale, the race at the Norisring in mid-July is a real treat for drivers and fans.

The series also takes a trip into neighbouring for the race in Spielberg. After a flying visit to the Nürburgring, the proximity of the penultimate race in Oschersleben to Wolfsburg makes it something of a home race for the brand.

A big backdrop is guaranteed at every event. The Cup is broadcast in Germany by n-tv, SPORT1 and SPORT1+. Fans can also watch the races on their computers at home via live streaming.

Three different competitions add to attraction One reason for the enormous popularity of the Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup is its diversity. Juniors, pros and legends go head to head in three different competitions. As well as the young guns looking to make it to the very top, the Legend-Cup throws up duels between anyone of distinction – from world rally champions to Le Mans heroes, DTM stars of yesteryear to Formula One Grand Prix winners.

Stars like Formula One World Champion , Indy-500 winner and rally champion Carlos Sainz set the fans’ pulses racing. As do former DTM stars: Nicola Larini, , ­Laurent Aiello and will once again be involved in thrilling duels this year.

World-class stars from other sports do not shy away from the com- petition out on the track. Ski-jumpers Sven Hannawald and Thomas ­Morgenstern have already put their foot down in the Volkswagen ­Scirocco R-Cup, as have football greats Andreas Brehme and Karl- Heinz Riedle. Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup – Technology 46

The natural gas- driven Cup Scirocco: motorsport with a green heart Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup – Technology 47

In the Scirocco R-Cup, Volkswagen combines motorsport with environ- mental consideration in a unique manner. It is the only one-make cup in the world, in which the standard cars are powered by natural gas, thus offering ecologically-sound motor racing. As a result, the CO2 emissions are significantly lower than those of conventional petrol.

“The Scirocco R-Cup is the best proof that motorsport and environ­ mentally-sound engines can go hand in hand,” said Christian Danner, who lines up in the Legend Cup. This season, the world’s largest pro- ducer of natural gas, Gazprom, is also on board for the first time as exclusive partner.

Environmentally sound – and a true racer The Cup Scirocco is powered by a two-litre turbo engine. The basic TIS engine from the Scirocco R, the sports version of the coupé, forms the basis for the power train, which has been optimised for racing pur- poses. The engineers have taken the TSI engine and developed a CNG racing version, which generates up to impressive 285 hp. For exam- ple, special valves are used for the CNG engine. The system pressure of 200 bar also corresponds to that of the production cars. The crash test proved fuel tank holds 22 kilograms of natural gas, which is the ­equivalent of about 35 litres of conventional fuel. It is located in the interior of the car – behind the driver’s seat and protected by the roll cage. The production car was also the inspiration for the power trans- mission, which uses the DSG gearbox.

There is also a big focus on safety. The Cup Scirocco has been equipped with a roll cage and a fire extinguishing system, in line with FIA norms. Also on board is a racing seat with padded head protec- tion. A six-point safety harness and the obligatory HANS system pro- tect the driver in the event of an accident. Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup – Technical data 48

Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup – technical data

Engine Type Four-in line turbo charged spark ignition engine with natural gas multi-point injection, , four valves per cylinder Displacement 1,984 cc Power output Approx. 173 kW (235 hp) at 6,000 prm, plus 37 kW (50 hp) push-to-pass Torque Approx. 275 Nm at 3,000 rpm Engine control unit Bosch MS4 Push-to-pass Electronic control of boost pressure, limited duration of duration and frequency

Power transmission Gearbox Front-wheel drive, standard six-speed DSG double-clutch gearbox, paddle shifters in the steering wheel, modified final drive and software, differential lock

Chassis Front suspension McPherson struts with wishbones Rear suspension Multilink suspension with Uniball joints Dampers/springs ZF dampers with H&R springs, one-way adjustable Anti-roll bars Adjustable H&R anti-roll bars, front and rear Steering Electro-mechanically assisted rack and pinion steering Braking system Ventilated six-piston fixed-calliper disc brakes, front (Ø 362 mm), single-piston sliding-calliper disc brakes, rear (Ø 282 mm), racing ABS Wheels ATS light alloy wheels, size 9 x 18 inches Tyres Dunlop 235/640/18 (slicks and rain tyres)

Bodywork Design Unitized body design, FIA-conformant roll-over cage, “R-Line” exterior package, front splitter and rear wing, CFRP bonnet, polycarbonat windows Cockpit Volkswagen airbag sport steering wheel, OMP racing seat with head protector, six-point seat belt safety harness, safety net (driver’s side), fire extinguishing system, Aim-Memotec data logging system

Dimensions Length/width/height 4,256/1,810/1,380 mm Track width; wheelbase 1,571 mm front, 1,567 mm rear; 2,578 mm Tank capacity 22 kg natural gas Kerb weight 1,210 kg Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup – Regulations 49

The main points of the regulations

• Prerequisite for participation in the Junior Cup is the successful completion of a driver evaluation and the qualification course • Drivers born between 1989 and 1996 are permitted • The entry fee for a season is 50,000 Euros per driver in the Junior Cup and 75,000 Euros in the Pro Cup. The fee includes preparation, maintenance and running costs of the car, as well as race overalls, team clothing, access to Volkswagen Hospitality and support from instructors and ­technical staff • The driver is not permitted to make any changes to the cars. Only steering wheel and seat position as well as the front anti-roll bar and tyre pressures can be adjusted • A maximum of six Dunlop slick tyres are permitted per race and driver. The quantity of Dunlop rain tyres is not specified • The minimum weight of the car is 1,210 kilograms, the minimum weight including driver and their equipment is 1,290 kilograms • One free practice session and a single qualifying session of 30 minutes each are scheduled • After each free practice and qualifying session the data from one of the fastest five drivers is elected randomly. Upon request, this data is made available for comparison purposes to every driver ­competing in the Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup • The races feature standing starts and cover a distance of approximately 50 kilometres • Points are awarded according to the following system: 60-48-40-34-32-30-28-26-24-22-20-18- 16-14-12-10-8-6-4-2. At the first two races of the season half the points are awarded to reduce the advantage that experienced drivers have over newcomers • The number of “push-to-pass” per practice session and race is published before for every race weekend. Since 2012, the following regulations are valid for the races: grid rows 4–6: + 1 x “push-to-pass”; grid rows 7–9: + 2 x “push-to-pass”; grid rows 10–12: + 3 x “push-to-pass”; grid rows 13–16: + 4 x “push-to-pass”; grid rows 17–19: + 5 x “push-to-pass” Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup – Legend Cup 50

Legend Cup: “DTM Legends” v “Allstars” Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup – Legend Cup 51

Motorsport to set the pulse racing and environmentally-friendly tech- nology, talented juniors and racing legends: in the fourth season of the Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup, fans can look forward to a new “race within a race”. From 2013, the Legend Cup will take on a new format – that of a team duel.

The Scirocco R-Cup traditionally attracts big names from the world of motorsport back into the cockpit. Among those who have already con- firmed they will be lining up in 2013 are Formula One stars , , Christian Danner and , World Rally Champions and Markku Alén, Indy-500 champion Arie Luyendyk and Le Mans winner , as well as DTM stars Nicola Larini, Laurent Aiello, , and Klaus Niedzwiedz.

New format for 2013 The format is new. Rather than competing ‘just for fun’, as they had done previously, the legends will go head to head in a team duel in the future: “DTM Legends” v “Motorsport Allstars”. This way, each week- end will feature a “two-against-two” duel. Points will be awarded in the same format as in the DTM (25-18-15-12) and the scores of each two team members added together.

Come the end of the season, fans will be able to see who have their noses in front: the DTM legends or the “Allstars” from a variety of dif- ferent racing series, including Formula One, rallying and Le Mans.

One thing is certain: as well as having a huge amount of fun, the for- mer racing idols will be out to prove how ambitious they still are and who are the best racing drivers in the environmentally-sound Scirocco R-Cup.

A reunion “The Legend Cup is excellent for us old boys,” said Rally legend Juha Kankkunen. “You come up against old rivals and can still show them who is boss.” The motorsport legends are also always quick to praise the Push-to-Pass system, which is a feature of the Scirocco R-Cup. “The Push-to-Pass button is great,” said former DTM star Nicola Larini. “They should definitely have that in other racing series.” Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup – Races 52

Round 01 · Hockenheim · 03/04 May 2013

2 51

Track length 4.574 km 6 200 Corners 17

Location 95 km south of Frankfurt (D), 3 77 120 km northwest of (D), 5 179 5 184 19 km southwest of Heidelberg (D) 3 81 Internet www.hockenheimring.de 5 178 Address Hockenheim-Ring GmbH 3 82 5 147 Am Motodrom

D-68766 Hockenheim 5 184 gear Phone +49 6205 950-0 4 111 km/h

Round 02 + 03 · Spielberg · 31 May–02 June 2013

Track length 4.326 km 2 58 Corners 9 6 193 3 83 Location 77 km west of Graz (A), 5 183 4 115 200 km southwest of Vienna (A) Internet www.projekt-spielberg.at 5 185 Address Projekt Spielberg GmbH & Co KG Red-Bull-Ring-Straße 1 A-8724 Spielberg near Knittelfeld 6 187

3 96 Phone +43 3577 2020 4 107

Round 04 · Norisring · 12/13 July 2013 2 45

Track length 2.300 km 6 192 Corners 6 Location Nuremberg (D), Frankenstadion sports arena 4 147 Internet www.norisring.de 3 84 Address Norisring/MotorSportClub Nürnberg e. V. Beuthener Straße/Steintribüne 5 168 D-90471 Nürnberg Phone +49 911 597051 2 60 Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup – Races 53

Round 05 + 06 · Nürburgring · 16–18 August 2013

3 89 Track length 3.629 km 3 76 6 191 Corners 11 Location 106 km south of (D),

64 km west of Koblenz (D) 4 136 Internet www.nuerburgring.de 4 110 Address Nürburgring Automotive GmbH Nürburgring Boulevard 1 4 130 6 194 3 69 D-53520 Nürburg Phone +49 2691 302-0 5 156 3 74

Round 07 + 08 · Oschersleben · 13–15 September 2013

4 149 3 85 Track length 3.696 km Corners 14 5 185 Location 39 km southwest of Magdeburg (D) 3 84 Internet www.motorsportarena.com Address Motorsport Arena Oschersleben 4 148 Motopark Allee 20–22 5 188 4 121 D-39387 Oschersleben 5 164 2 62 Phone +49 3949 920-0

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Round 09 · Hockenheim · 18/19 Oktober 2013

2 51

Track length 4.574 km 6 200 Corners 17

Location 95 km south of Frankfurt (D), 3 77 120 km northwest of Stuttgart (D), 5 179 5 184 19 km southwest of Heidelberg (D) 3 81 Internet www.hockenheimring.de 5 178 Address Hockenheim-Ring GmbH 3 82 5 147 Am Motodrom

D-68766 Hockenheim 5 184 gear Phone +49 6205 950-0 4 111 km/h Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup – Statistics 54

Statistics

The Volkswagen one-make cup Champions

1976 Willi Bergmeister Volkswagen Scirocco GTI 1977 Georg Lensing-Hebben Volkswagen Golf GTI 1978 Walter Struckmann Volkswagen Golf GTI 1979 Heinz F. Pfeil Volkswagen Golf GTI 1980 Heinz F. Pfeil Volkswagen Golf GTI 1981 Alfons Hohenester Volkswagen Golf GTI 1982 Alfons Hohenester Volkswagen Golf GTI 1983 Reinhold Möllig Volkswagen Polo GT 1984 Volker Cordlandwehr Volkswagen Polo GT 1985 Berthold Bermel Volkswagen Polo GT 1986 Volker Cordlandwehr Volkswagen Polo GT G40 1987 Volker Cordlandwehr Volkswagen Polo GT G40 1988 Horst Farnbacher Volkswagen Polo GT G40 1989 Otto Fieg Volkswagen Polo GT G40 1998 Erik Schwarz Volkswagen Lupo 1999 Daniel Bauer Volkswagen Lupo 1999 Erik Schwarz Volkswagen New Beetle 2000 Björn-Felix Hansen Volkswagen Lupo 2000 Thomas Braumüller Volkswagen New Beetle 2001 Carsten Seifert Volkswagen Lupo 2001 Patrick Michels Volkswagen New Beetle 2002 Peter Terting Volkswagen Lupo 2002 Kai Riemer Volkswagen New Beetle 2003 Andreas Kolb Volkswagen Lupo 2004 Matthias Meyer Volkswagen Polo 2005 René Rast Volkswagen Polo 2006 Jimmy Johansson Volkswagen Polo 2007 Constantin Dressler Volkswagen Polo 2008 Alexander Rambow Volkswagen Polo 2009 Maciek Steinhof Volkswagen Polo 2010 Kris Heidorn Volkswagen Scirocco R 2011 Mateusz Lisowski Volkswagen Scirocco R 2012 Ola Nilsson Volkswagen Scirocco R Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup – Statistics 55

Statistics Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup 2010–2012

Winner 2010 Final standings 2010 01 Hockenheim Maciek Steinhof 1 Kris Heidorn 356 02 Lausitzring Maciek Steinhof 2 Jann-Hendrik Ubben 301 03 Norisring Stefano Proetto 3 Maciek Steinhof 276 04 Nürburgring Aditya Patel 4 Arne Larisch 243 05 Nürburgring Arne Larisch 5 Stefano Proetto 229 06 Brands Hatch Kris Heidorn 6 Ola Nilsson 223 07 Oschersleben René Rast 7 Adam Gładysz 202 08 Oschersleben René Rast 8 Timmy Megenbier 196 09 Hockenheim Daniel la Rosa 9 Felix Tigges 192 10 Berke Bayındır 186 Winner Junior Cup: Kris Heidorn

Winner 2011 Final standings 2011 01 Hockenheim Mateusz Lisowski 1 Mateusz Lisowski 416 02 Spielberg Mateusz Lisowski 2 Ola Nilsson 355 03 Spielberg Stefano Proetto 3 Daniel Lloyd 351 04 Lausitzring Daniel Lloyd 4 Stefano Proetto 326 05 Norisring Ola Nilsson 5 Aditya Patel 319 06 Nürburgring Mateusz Lisowski 6 Moritz Oestreich 275 07 Brands Hatch Ola Nilsson 7 Adam Gładysz 225 08 Oschersleben Mateusz Lisowski 8 Jann-Hendrik Ubben 222 09 Oschersleben Aditya Patel 9 Dennis Trebing 197 10 Hockenheim Daniel Lloyd 10 J. D. Mobley 172 Winner Junior Cup: Moritz Oestreich

Winner 2012 Final standings 2012 01 Hockenheim Ola Nilsson 1 Ola Nilsson 502 02 Lausitzring 2 Dennis Trebing 303 03 Brands Hatch Ola Nilsson 3 Kasper H Jensen 298 04 Spielberg Ola Nilsson 4 Adam Gładysz 292 05 Spielberg Ola Nilsson 5 Berke Bayındır 268 06 Norisring Ola Nilsson 6 Jonas Giesler 250 07 Nürburgring Ola Nilsson 7 Moritz Oestreich 250 08 Oschersleben Ola Nilsson 8 Jann-Hendrik Ubben 234 09 Oschersleben Rasmus Mårthen 9 Jakub Litwin 225 10 Hockenheim Ola Nilsson 10 Rasmus Mårthen 188 Winner Junior Cup: Kasper H. Jensen Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup – Entry list 56

2013 Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup – participants

No. Driver (country) Colour of car Car 2 J Manuel Fahnauer (D) Red Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup 3 J Jordan Lee Pepper (ZA) White Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup 4 J Kenneth Kröpfl (D) White Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup 5 J Yann Ehrlacher (F) Red Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup 6 J Ross Wylie (GB) Black Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup 7 J Patrick Eisemann (D) White Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup 8 J Lukas Schreier (D) Black Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup 9 J Matthias Bäurle (D) Orange Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup 10 J Michele Di Martino (D) Orange Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup 11 J Luca Rettenbacher (A) Yellow Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup 12 J Ambalavanar Sandeep Kumar (IND) Silver Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup 14 J Mikaela Åhlin-Kottulinsky (S) White Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup 15 J Victor Bouveng (S) Red Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup 16 J Nicolaj Møller Madsen (DK) White Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup 17 P Kasper H. Jensen (DK) White Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup 18 P Wladimir Udalenkow (RUS) Yellow Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup 19 P Michelle Gatting (DK) White Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup 20 P (ZA) Black Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup 21 P Dennis Trebing (USA) Black Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup

J = Junior Cup, P = Pro Cup Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup – Entry list 57

#2 Manuel Fahnauer (D)

Date/place of birth 17 March 1995/Heidenheim (D) Residence Fleinheim (D) Hobbies Fitness training, friends Current profession Student Website www.manuel-fahnauer.de

Sporting career highlights 1999–2010 Karting 2011 4th place Dacia Logan Cup Pro-CupJunior Cup Colour of car 2012 15th place Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup

#3 Jordan Lee Pepper (ZA)

Date/place of birth 31 July 1996/Gauteng (ZA) Residence Gauteng (ZA) Hobbies Wakeboarding Current profession Student Website –

Sporting career highlights 2002–2011 Karting 2012 3rd place Volkswagen Polo Cup South Africa Junior Cup Colour of car

#4 Kenneth Kröpfl (D)

Date/place of birth 18 February 1993/Dachau (D) Residence Günding (D) Hobbies Fitness training, karting Current profession A levels and apprenticeship Website www.kenneth-kroepfl.de

Sporting career highlights 2007–2011 Karting 2012 16th place Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup Junior Cup Colour of car Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup – Entry list 58

#5 Yann Ehrlacher (F)

Date/place of birth 04 July 1996/Mulhouse (F) Residence Seppois-le-Bas (F) Hobbies Sport Current profession Student Website www.yannehrlacher.com

Sporting career highlights –

Pro-CupJunior Cup Colour of car

#6 Ross Wylie (GB)

Date/place of birth 15 September 1991/Dumfries (GB) Residence Thornhill (GB) Hobbies Shooting, canoeing, fitness training Current profession Racing driver Website –

Sporting career highlights 2005–2011 Karting 2012 5th place Cooper Cup Junior Cup Colour of car

#7 Patrick Eisemann (D)

Date/place of birth 21 September 1990/Stuttgart (D) Residence Denkendorf (D) Hobbies Karting, football, snowboarding Current profession Purchaser Website www.patrick-eisemann.de

Sporting career highlights 2012 21st place Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup

Junior Cup Colour of car Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup – Entry list 59

#8 Lukas Schreier (D)

Date/place of birth 10 July 1995/Donauwörth (D) Residence Donauwörth (D) Hobbies Fitness training, motorcycling Current profession Student Website www.lukas-schreier.de

Sporting career highlights 2008–2010 Karting 2011 3rd place Formula BMW Talent Cup Pro-CupJunior Cup Colour of car 2012 14th place Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup

#9 Matthias Bäurle (D)

Date/place of birth 20 June 1994/Ellwangen (D) Residence Deiningen (D) Hobbies Snowboarding, running Current profession Apprenticeship as automotive mechatronics engineer Website –

Sporting career highlights 2001–2010 Karting Junior Cup Colour of car

#10 Michele Di Martino (D)

Date/place of birth 16 June 1993/Eitorf (D) Residence Eitorf (D) Hobbies Fitness training, karting Current profession Apprenticeship as industrial mechatronics engineer Website www.michele-di-martino.de

Sporting career highlights 2012 Karting: 2nd place European Championship

Junior Cup Colour of car Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup – Entry list 60

#11 Luca Rettenbacher (A)

Date/place of birth 15 November 1994/Salzburg (A) Residence Eugendorf (A) Hobbies Cycling, running, karting Current profession Apprenticeship as automotive technician Website www.luca-racing.com

Sporting career highlights 2006–2009 Karting

Pro-CupJunior Cup Colour of car

#12 Ambalavanar Sandeep Kumar (IND)

Date/place of birth 09 November 1992/Chennai (IND) Residence Chennai (IND) Hobbies Cricket, fitness training Current profession – Website www.sandeepkumarracing.com

Sporting career highlights 2012 1st place Volkswagen Polo Cup India

Junior Cup Colour of car

#14 Mikaela Åhlin-Kottulinsky (S)

Date/place of birth 13 November 1992/Karlstad (S) Residence Hammarö (S) Hobbies Dancing, gymnastics Current profession Driving instructor Website www.ahlin-kottulinsky-motorsport.com

Sporting career highlights 2004–2010 Karting 2012 18th place Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup Junior Cup Colour of car Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup – Entry list 61

#15 Victor Bouveng (S)

Date/place of birth 17 April 1996/Vassunda (S) Residence Knivsta (S) Hobbies Automotive mechanics Current profession Student Website www.victorbouveng.com

Sporting career highlights 2012 4th place Formula race Spa-Francorchamps

Pro-CupJunior Cup Colour of car

#16 Nicolaj Møller Madsen (DK)

Date/place of birth 10 March 1993/Odense (DK) Residence Søndersø (DK) Hobbies Boxing, fitness training, football Current profession Kart driving instructor Website www.nicolaj.eu

Sporting career highlights 2005–2012 Karting

Junior Cup Colour of car

#17 Kasper H. Jensen (DK)

Date/place of birth 10 July 1991/Århus (DK) Residence Hinnerup (DK) Hobbies Fitness training, karting Current profession Apprenticeship as automotive mechanic Website www.kasperhjensen.com

Sporting career highlights 2005–2011 Karting 2012 3rd place Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup Pro Cup Colour of car Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup – Entry list 62

#18 Wladimir Udalenkow (RUS)

Date/place of birth 29 November 1968/St. Petersburg (RUS) Residence St. Petersburg (RUS) Hobbies Karaoke, tennis Current profession – Website –

Sporting career highlights 2007 1st place Cup Russia

Pro Cup Colour of car

#19 Michelle Gatting (DK)

Date/place of birth 31 December 1993/Århus (DK) Residence Holte (DK) Hobbies Fitness training, tennis, basketball Current profession Works in parents’ company Website www.michellegatting.com

Sporting career highlights 2004–2010 Karting 2011 3rd place Danmark Pro Cup Colour of car 2012 11th place Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup

#20 Kelvin van der Linde (ZA)

Date/place of birth 20 June 1996/Dainfern (ZA) Residence Dainfern (ZA) Hobbies Cycling, golf, tennis Current profession Student Website www.vanderlinderacing.co.za

Sporting career highlights 2008–2010 Karting 2011 Volkswagen Polo Cup South Africa: Driver of the Year Pro Cup Colour of car 2012 1st place Volkswagen Polo Cup South Africa Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup – Entry list 63

#21 Dennis Trebing (USA)

Date/place of birth 08 February 1992/Cape Coral (USA) Residence Cape Coral (USA) Hobbies Fishing, fitness training Current profession Apprenticeship in parents’ company Website www.dennistrebing.com

Sporting career highlights 2012 2nd place Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup

Pro-CupPro Cup Colour of car Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup – Race team 64

ABT Sportsline ensures Scirocco R-Cup is ready for action Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup – Race team 65

The Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup guarantees its participants the highest possible degree of equal opportunity. The identical build of the stand- ard cars, on which only details like air pressure, steering wheel height and seat position can be modified, means an awful lot of work over the course of a race weekend. As the Cup cars are swapped between the participants after each race, the sponsors’ slogans, wheels and compensation ballast must also be exchanged.

“ and Volkswagen Motorsport complement one another excellently: both parties have a wealth of experience in motorsport on multiple levels,” said Hans-Jürgen Abt.

Since 1998, the cars used by Volkswagen in one-make cups have been prepared and run centrally by the racing experts at ABT Sports­ line. As Technical Manager within the Kempten-based team, Hans Top is responsible for the preparation and running of the car, as well as logistics. He can count on the work of a 26-man crew. “Not only is the team in action at every race, but also at trials and introductory courses. Then there are also other Volkswagen events over the course of the year,” said Top.

A family company with a history of sporting success Founded by Johann Abt as a farrier’s in 1896, the company can look back on a long list of sporting successes. Titles came in the Swedish Touring Car Championship and the DTM, and the company was not only represented as a team with the name ABT. , joint owner of the company alongside his brother Hans-Jürgen, spent many years driving in the DTM. His nephew Daniel is currently racing in the GP2 series.

The absolute highlights in the history of the Abt Sportsline team, which has been involved in since 1996, are the titles it won in the DTM – all with . In 2002, rank outsider Laurent Aiello was triumphant in the Abt-Audi TT-R – a milestone. Mattias Ekström repeated the feat with the DTM in 2004. In 2007, 2008 and 2009 the popular team from the Allgäu region of Germany won a ­hat-trick of titles. Abt was not only successful in the DTM, but also in the ADAC GT Masters: the driver title went to Kempten in 2009, to be ­followed by the team title in 2010. Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup – Partners 66

Strong partners

Volkswagen R GmbH www.volkswagen-r.de

Volkswagen Zubehör www.volkswagen-zubehör.de

ATS www.ats-wheels.com

Castrol www.castrol.de

Dunlop www.dunlop.de

Aral www.aral.de

Autostadt www..de

Deutsche Post Speed Academy www.speed-academy.de

ZF Friedrichshafen AG www.zf.com

Sachs www.zf.com/sachs

Gazprom www.gazprom.com

SSI Schäfer www.ssi-schaefer.de

Volkswagen Service www.volkswagen-service.de

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

Scania www.scania.de

BT Bremsentechnik www.tmdfriction.com

Textar www.textar.com

memotec www.me-mo-tec.de

H&R www.h-r.com Formula 3 – Commitment 67 Volkswagen in Formula 3: partner for the next generation Formula 3 – Commitment 68

Power for careers: its tradition stretches back as far as the 1950s, yet participation in it is still an investment in the future. Even today, For- mula 3 is one of the best-known junior classes in international motor- sport and has always been regarded as a springboard for promising youngsters into the pinnacle of single-seater racing – Formula One. Volkswagen is committed solely as engine supplier to the junior class, which churns out Formula One stars. The Volkswagen brand can look back on a long tradition and successful tradition through its involve- ment in Formula 3. Between 1982 and 1991, just in the German Formula 3 Championship seven titles went to Volkswagen drivers. These included motorsport stars such as eight-time Le Mans 24 Hours ­winner Tom Kristensen and seven-time Formula One World Champion Michael Schumacher.

Knowing how important this junior class was as a learning period for the motorsport stars of tomorrow, Volkswagen stepped up its involve- ment in Formula 3 in 2007. As in previous seasons, Volkswagen will once again count on a three-way commitment to Formula 3. As well as the Formula 3 European Championship and British Formula 3 Cham- pionship, the focus will once again be on the German ATS Formula 3 Cup, in which Volkswagen’s innovative engine concept not only cel- ebrated a successful debut, but also ensured more exciting races at numerous circuits.

Promoting talent with first-rate technology The brand offers many attractive opportunities for those wishing to enter the world of single-seater racing. The ADAC Formula Masters, for which Volkswagen is the exclusive engine supplier, is aimed at talented youngsters taking their next step after karting. It is then possible to advance to a higher-level Formula 3 series. The successful drivers here have the best chance of switching to renowned series like the DTM, GP2, various sports car series and, last but not least, Formula One. Because Formula 3 does not use standard cars, each racing team has the opportunity to further develop its own cars. This not only presents the young drivers with outstanding opportunities to learn how to suc- cessfully manage single-seater cars at a high level, but also talented race engineers and mechanics. The result is the promotion of talent coupled with first-rate technology. Formula 3 – Technology 69

Volkswagen engines: the 210-hp career boost Formula 3 – Technology 70

Following the successful debut of the Power Engine last year, ­Volkswagen will once again set the benchmark in Formula 3 with two different engine concepts in 2013. The ATS Formula 3 Cup will continue to use the new power train exclusively, while the FIA Formula 3 European Championship­ and the British Formula 3 Championship will use the same engine that has been so successful since autumn 2007. The basic principle­ is identical: both four-cylinder engines have a two-litre capacity and are based on Volkswagen production power trains.

The Volkswagen Power Engine is undoubtedly a success story – last year’s baptism of fire confirmed that. The Push-to-pass system has made the races in the “Premier League” of Formula 3 even more attractive. At the push of a button, drivers can call on an additional 20 hp up to ten times per race, allowing them to pass their opponents with 240 hp. This is made possible by special software, which provides greater horse- power for ten seconds.

Enormous reduction in costs The remarkable thing about the new engine is that Volkswagen has combined power with staying power. The power trains can last up to 10,000 kilometres – a complete season – without expensive main- tenance after every race. In the case of the tried and tested engine, the main focus is on achieving the maximum performance within the constraints of the technical regulations. It is a guarantee of success: nine titles in just five complete years of racing speak for themselves. In accordance with Formula 3 regulations, the power train must be based on a production engine, of which at least 2,500 models are made within one year. The Volkswagen engineers put their faith in the FSI engine, which provides the ideal basis for a racing engine, thanks to the aluminium crankcase and cylinder head. The high-tech racing engine does differ­ in some ways to its production equivalent, including special ­pistons, a modified camshaft drive system and dry sump lubrication.

In order to restrict the performance of the four-cylinder engine to about 210 hp, the regulations stipulate that the air restrictors must have a diameter of just 26 millimetres. As far as the car itself is concerned, the latest generation of Dallara chassis, which is homologated up to 2015, is used in Continental Europe and Great Britain. The basic weight of the entire car and driver comes to 550 kilograms. Formula 3 – Technical data 71

Volkswagen Formula 3 engines

Volkswagen Power Engine Volkswagen F3 engine Racing series ATS Formula 3 Cup FIA F3 European Championship British Formula 3 Championship Type Four-in-line normally aspirated petrol engine, four valves per cylinder, actuated by double overhead camshaft, grey-cast */aluminium engine block and aluminium cylinder head, multi-point injection Mounting position Longitudinally mounted, load-bearing mid-engine Bore 82.5 mm 83 mm Stroke 92.8 mm 92.3 mm Displacement 1,983 cc 1,997 cc Compression ratio 12 : 5 Power output Approx. 162 kW (220 hp) at Approx. 154 kW (210 hp) at 7,000 rpm, plus 15 kW (20 hp) 5,800 rpm Torque Approx. 250 Nm bei 6,000 rpm Approx. 250 Nm bei 5,400 U rpm Air restrictor No restrictor 26 mm diameter Engine management Bosch MS 3.1 according to regulations Exhaust gas cleaning Three-way racing catalytic converter Lubrication Dry sump Fuel 102 RON according to regulations Data logging Bosch WINDarab * Volkswagen Power Engine.

Dallara Formula 3 chassis

Dallara F311 Dallara F312 Racing series ATS Formula 3 Cup FIA F3 European Championship British Formula 3 Championship Manufacturer Dallara Automobili srl Design Carbon fibre/kevlar monocoque, sandwich construction Power transmission Sequential six-speed gearbox with reverse gear Brakes Ventilated disc brakes Tyres 200/50VR13 front, 180/550 R13 front, 240/45VR13 rear 240/570 R13 rear Wheels 9 x 13 inch front, 10.5 x 13 inch rear Length/width/height 4,188/1,825/950 mm 4,351/1,845/945 mm Minimum weight 570 kg (ready to race, incl. driver, 550 kg (ready to race, incl. driver, excl. fuel) excl. fuel) Formula 3 – Regulations 72

Clear rules for equal opportunities

Technical regulations • An engine may have a maximum of four cylinders and two litres of displacement, rotary piston engines are permitted, turbo chargers are prohibited • The base unit for the cylinder block and head must be a production engine manufactured at least 2,500 times within twelve months. Materials like magnesium and ceramics are prohibited • Free choice of chassis, but chassis must conform to FIA crash test standards • The car may have a maximum of two driven wheels and six forward gears; semi-automatic and automatic gearboxes are prohibited • A stepped undertray with a 300-mm skid block is prescribed across a defined length and width • Car width is limited to 1.85 metres • The wheel base must be at least 2.0 metres, track width at least 1.20 metres • Data transmission by telemetry is prohibited; an accident recorder on board is prescribed • Refuelling during the race is prohibited Formula 3 – History 73 The Formula 3 talent factory: to the pinnacle of motorsport with Volkswagen Formula 3 – History 74

Whether Michael Schumacher or Tom Kristensen – Formula 3 is a tal- ent factory, churning out the motorsport stars of tomorrow. Volkswagen can point to a successful record in the junior series. Since Volkswagen returned to Formula 3 in 2007, drivers have been sweeping up race wins and titles with Power engines. That is the case all over the world – whether in Europe, America or Asia. Many young racing drivers take their first steps towards very big careers in this way. Volkswagen has been supporting this route to the top since 1966, when it launched its commitment to single-seater racing. Formula V produced future Formula One World Champions like , and . This tradition was maintained when the Formula 3 pro- gramme began with the German championship in 1979. In Germany alone, Volkswagen drivers won 92 races and seven titles up to 1994.

At the end of 2007, Volkswagen made its Formula 3 comeback in the Euro Series, and the company did not have to wait long for success to return. The first race wins came in 2008, with current DTM driver Edoardo Mortara claiming the first title two years later. However, a host of Volkswagen drivers also tasted success on the international scene. To date, they have won just short of 50 titles. Among those who have won the British Formula 3 Championship, for example, are Johnny Herbert (1987) and David (1989), as well as pres- ent-day Formula One drivers Daniel Ricciardo (2009) and Jean-Eric Vergne (2010). Volkswagen has also won the last four titles in a row.

Drivers racing for the Wolfsburg-based company have also made their mark on the most important Formula 3 Grands Prix: between John Nielsen’s success in 1984 and Michael Schumacher’s triumph in 1990, Volkswagen engines have been responsible for five victories and two FIA Formula 3 World Cup titles on the Macau street circuit. In 2009 and 2010, Volkswagen driver Edoardo Mortara became the first driver ever to win two years in a row in Macau in the unoffi- cial Formula 3 world championship. In 2012, Félix Antonio da Costa triumphed at the same track with a Volkswagen engine. The engines from Wolfsburg also captured four Formula 3 wins in , includ- ing those by Laurent Aiello (1990) and Jörg Müller (1991). In 2011, Marco Wittmann became the first Volkswagen driver to win the iconic Grand Prix in Pau. Formula 3 – Statistics 75

Volkswagen successes in Formula 3: 1982–1991/2007–2012

Statistics German Formula 3 Championship 1982–1991 Wins 92 Pole positions 96 Fastest laps 94

Statistik Formula 3 Euro Series 2007–2012 Wins 26 Pole positions 13 Fastest laps 21

Statistik ATS Formula 3 Cup 2008–2011 * Wins 46 Pole positions 48 Fastest laps 48

Championship wins in German Formula 3 Championship 1982 John Nielsen (DK) Ralt RT3 Volkswagen 1983 Franz Konrad (A) Anson SA4 /Volkswagen 1985 (D) Martini MK 45 Volkswagen 1986 (DK) Ralt RT30 Volkswagen 1987 Bernd Schneider (D) Dallara 387 Volkswagen 1988 (D) Reynard 883 Volkswagen 1990 Michael Schumacher (D) Reynard 903 Volkswagen 1991 Tom Kristensen (DK) Ralt RT 35 Volkswagen

Championship wins in ATS Formula 3 Cup * 2009 (B) Dallara F307 Volkswagen 2010 (F) Dallara F307 Volkswagen 2011 (NZ) Dallara F307 Volkswagen

Successes at Formula 3 Grands Prix

Formula 3 Grand Prix Macau 1984 John Nielsen (DK) Ralt RT3 Volkswagen 1985 Mauricio Gugelmin (BR) Ralt RT30 Volkswagen 1986 Andy Wallace (GB) Reynard 863 Volkswagen 1989 (AUS) Ralt RT33 Volkswagen 1990 Michael Schumacher (D) eynard 903 Volkswagen 2009 Edoardo Mortara (I) Dallara F309 Volkswagen 2010 Edoardo Mortara (I) Dallara F309 Volkswagen 2012 António Félix da Costa (P) Dallara F312 Volkswagen

Formula 3 Grand Prix Monaco 1986 (F) Martini MK49 Volkswagen 1987 Didier Artzet (F) Ralt RT30 Volkswagen 1990 Laurent Aiello (F) Dallara F390 Volkswagen 1991 Jörg Müller (D) Reynard 913 Volkswagen

Formula 3 Grand Prix Pau 2011 Marco Wittmann (D) Dallara F308 Volkswagen

Successes at European Championships

EFDA Formula 3 Euroseries 1987 David Coyne (GB) Reynard 873 Volkswagen

FIA Formula 3 European Cup 1988 Joachim Winkelhock (D) Reynard 883 Volkswagen

Formula 3 Euro Series 2010 Edoardo Mortara (I) Dallara F309 Volkswagen

* Held with standard Volkswagen engines from 2012 onwards. Formula 3 – Statistics 76

Formula 3 titles worldwide

Brazil 1990 Oswaldo Negri jr. (BR) Ralt RT32 Volkswagen

Finland 1985 Sami Pensala (FIN) Ralt RT30 Volkswagen

France 1982 Pierre Petit (F) Ralt RT3 Toyota/Volkswagen 1986 Yannick Dalmas (F) Martini MK49 Volkswagen 1991 (F) Ralt RT35 Volkswagen

Greece 1991 Konstantin Kyritsis (GR) Reynard 873 Volkswagen 1993 Panayotis Fabiatos (GR) Reynard 883 Volkswagen

Great Britain 1984 Johnny Dumfries (GB) Ralt RT3 Volkswagen 1985 Mauricio Gugelmin (BR) Ralt RT30 Volkswagen 1986 Andy Wallace (GB) Reynard 863 Volkswagen 1987 Johnny Herbert (GB) Reynard 873 Volkswagen 1989 David Brabham (AUS) Ralt RT33 Volkswagen 2009 Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) Dallara F309 Volkswagen 2010 Jean-Eric Vergne (F) Dallara F308 Volkswagen 2011 (BR) Dallara F308 Volkswagen 2012 Jack Harvey (GB) Dallara F312 Volkswagen

Italy 1985 Franco Forini (CH) Dallara 385 Volkswagen 1991 Giambattista Busi (I) Dallara 391 Volkswagen

Japan 1985 Koji Sato (J) Ralt RT30 Volkswagen

Mexico 1991 Adrian Fernandez (MEX) Reynard 903 Volkswagen 1998 Carlos Perea (MEX) Reynard 933 Volkswagen 1999 Eduardo Oliveira (MEX) Reynard 933 Volkswagen 2000 José Antonio Ramos (MEX) Reynard 933 Volkswagen 2001 Gilberto Jiménez (MEX) Reynard 933 Volkswagen 2002 Guillermo Zapata (MEX) Reynard 933 Volkswagen

Nordic 1985 Steven Andskär (S) Ralt RT30 Volkswagen 1992 Peter Aslund (S) Ralt RT35 Volkswagen 1996 Pontus Mörth (S) Ralt RT35 Volkswagen

Austria 1984 Ernst Franzmaier (A) Ralt RT3 Volkswagen 1985 Willi Schuster (A) Ralt RT30 Volkswagen 1986 Franz Theuermann (A) Ralt RT30 Volkswagen 1987 Franz Binder (A) Reynard 863 Volkswagen 1989 Josef Neuhauser (A) Reynard 873 Volkswagen 1990 Josef Neuhauser (A) Reynard 893 Volkswagen 1991 Josef Neuhauser (A) Reynard 903 Volkswagen 1992 Peter Wieser (A) Eufra 390 Volkswagen/Reynard 923 Alfa 1994 Josef Neuhauser (A) Ralt RT36 Volkswagen

Sweden 1982 Thorbjörn Carlsson (S) Ralt RT3 Volkswagen 1985 Thomas Danielsson (S) Reynard 853 Saab/Volkswagen 1986 Niclas Schönström (S) Reynard 853 Volkswagen 1989 Jan Nilsson (S) Reynard 883 Volkswagen 1992 Peter Aslund (S) Ralt RT35 Volkswagen

Switzerland 1986 Gregor Foitek (CH) Dallara 386 Volkswagen 1987 Jakob Bordoli (CH) Martini MK45 Volkswagen 1988 Jakob Bordoli (CH) Martini MK52 Volkswagen

SUDAM 1987 Lionel Friedrich (BR) Berta MK3 Volkswagen 1991 Affonso Giaffone (BR) Ralt RT32/RT33 Volkswagen

USA 2000 Stuart Crow (USA) Ralt F3/2000 Volkswagen 2001 Luciano Gomide (BR) Dallara 300 Volkswagen FIA Formula 3 European Championship – Championship 77 F3 European Championship: the league for aspiring talents FIA Formula 3 European Championship – Championship 78

The return of the Formula 3 European Championship in 2012, after an absence of 27 years, was a huge success – for Volkswagen too. The prodigious young talent Carlos Sainz Junior – “powered by ­Volkswagen” – won one race and was a key figure in the title race for much of the season. In 2013, the Formula 3 Euro Series has resumed its position as the most important international racing series forjuniors.­ The 30 drivers who have registered for the season – including two ladies – is a clear indication of the high esteem, in which the series is held. However, this should come as no surprise: after all, the cham- pion will be rewarded with a Formula One test at at the end of the season.

As it did last year, the diversified calendar once again consists of ten race weekends, of which nine are held on Formula One racetracks or test circuits. The races will take place in Monza, Silverstone, Hocken­ heim (two events), Brands Hatch, at the Ring, the Nürburg­ ring and Paul Ricard in France, which will host the season finale. The programme also includes a traditional street circuit, in the form of the Norisring. Each round features three races, meaning the champion will be determined over the course of 30 races.

Seven weekends with the DTM On seven of the race weekends, the European Championship will share the bill with the DTM. It will also feature on the support pro- gramme at one event in the World Touring Car Championship (WTCC), the World Endurance Championship (WEC) and the French GT Tour series. Another highlight for the Formula 3 drivers, away from the European Championship programme, is traditionally the race through the streets of Macau, which this year takes place from 14th to 17th November.

Each race weekend in the Formula 3 European Championship lasts three days. On the Friday, two qualifying sessions determine the start- ing positions for the three races. The fastest lap time of each driver in the first qualifying session decides the starting positions for the opening race, while the starting grid for race two is determined by the ­second-fastest lap times. The fastest times in qualifying two form the basis for the starting positions for the third race. FIA Formula 3 European Championship – Championship 79

Three 100-kilometre races Each race is held over a distance of 100 kilometres, or a maximum duration of 35 minutes. The points are awarded to the top ten, accord- ing to the same system as is used in Formula One: 25-18-15-12-10- 8-6-4-2-1. This year, for the first time, the cars must weigh at least 550 kilograms before the Hancock tyres are fitted.

The crash box and two roll bar structures ensure that safety is given the utmost priority. One rule, in particular, is intended to prevent crashes: the chassis cannot be replaced during an event, even if it is seriously damaged in a crash.

Alain Prost among the champions Italian Giovanni Lurani, who launched in 1957, is seen as the founding father of Formula 3. In 1964, this series was replaced by a new single-seater class, which was named Formula 3 by the Inter- national Automobile Federation (FIA). The official Formula 3 European Championship was then introduced for the first time in 1975.

Up to 1984, it was regarded as one of the most important and fiercely- competitive junior series in the motorsport world. Four-time Formula One World Champion , Grand Prix winners and , and Le Mans winners and kick-started their successful careers by winning the coveted European Championship title.

Comeback after 27 years After a long break with just the national Formula 3 championships in Germany, Great Britain and , the International Automobile ­Federation FIA launched the Formula 3 International Trophy in 2011. The following year, the European Championship returned as an ­official series after an absence of 27 years. It was a successful comeback, which produced high-class racing. Carlos Sainz Junior, powered by a Volkswagen engine, spent much of the season in contention for the title, which was eventually won by Daniel Juncadella.

In 2013 the European Championship replaced the Formula 3 Euro Series. With races in six different countries, it is now the most important Formula 3 series in the world. FIA Formula 3 European Championship – Entry list 80

2013 Formula 3 European Championship – participants

No. Driver (country) Team Car 1 Raffaele Marciello (I) Dallara F312 Mercedes 2 (GB) Prema Powerteam Dallara F312 Mercedes 3 (GB) Carlin Dallara F312 Volkswagen 4 Jordan King (GB) Carlin Dallara F312 Volkswagen 5 Michael Lewis (USA) Mücke Motorsport Dallara F312 Mercedes 6 (S) Mücke Motorsport Dallara F312 Mercedes 7 Sven Müller (D) ma-con Dallara F312 Volkswagen 8 Andre Rudersdorf (D) ma-con Dallara F312 Volkswagen 9 Lucas Wolf (D) URD Rennsport Dallara F312 Mercedes 10 (CH) Dallara F312 Mercedes 11 Felix Serralles (P) Fortec Dallara F312 Mercedes 12 Luis Felipe Derani (BR) Fortec Motorsports Dallara F312 Mercedes 14 William Buller (GB) Three Bond Dallara F312 15 Richard Goddard (USA) Three Bond Dallara F312 Nissan 16 Tatiana Calderon (CO) Double R Racing Dallara F312 Mercedes 17 (I) Double R Racing Dallara F312 Mercedes 18 Dennis van de Laar (NL) Dallara F312 Volkswagen 19 Måns Grenhagen (S) Van Amersfoort Racing Dallara F312 Volkswagen 20 (GB) Eurointernational Dallara F312 Volkswagen 23 Michela Cerruti (I) Romeo Dallara F312 Mercedes 24 (A) Prema Powerteam Dallara F312 Mercedes 25 (I) Prema Powerteam Dallara F312 Mercedes 26 Nicolas Latifi (CDN) Carlin Dallara F312 Volkswagen 27 Jann Mardenborough (GB) Carlin Dallara F312 Volkswagen 28 Mitchell Gilbert (GB) Mücke Motorsport Dallara F312 Mercedes 29 (IL) Mücke Motorsport Dallara F312 Mercedes 30 Josh Hill (GB) Fortec Motorsports Dallara F312 Mercedes 31 Dmitri Suranowitsch (RUS) Fortec Motorsports Dallara F312 Mercedes 32 Sean Gelael (RI) Double R Racing Dallara F312 Mercedes British Formula 3 Championship – Championship 81 British Formula 3: where stars are born British Formula 3 Championship – Championship 82

The British Formula 3 Championship is one of the most important ­ junior series in the world – and the most iconic. For over 60 years it has been a talent factory, churning out future Formula One world champions. is just one of the legends who appeared in this series towards the start of their careers. To date, 13 drivers have gone on from British Formula 3 to amass a total of 22 Formula One World Championship titles – a record that speaks for itself.

In 2009, Volkswagen returned to the British Formula 3 Champion- ship as an engine supplier. Since then, every title has gone to a driver “powered by Volkswagen”. In 2009, Daniel Ricciardo put together an impressive winning run to be crowned champion. One year later, it was the turn of Jean-Eric Vergne to lift the trophy. Nowadays, they are both team-mates in Formula One. In 2011, Felipe Nasr completed a hat-trick of titles for the engine supplier from Wolfsburg. He is now driving in GP2. Last season, Jack Harvey made it four titles in a row for Volkswagen.

New format, iconic circuits The format of race weekends has been modified for the 2013 ­season. Each event will still consist of three races, but they will now have a standard length of 30 minutes. The starting grid for races one and three are determined during a half-hour qualifying session. The ­drivers’ second-fastest qualifying times are used to decide the starting positions for race one, while the fastest times form the basis for the third race. The grid positions for the second race arise from the result of race one. A draw takes place to decide whether the top eight, nine or ten drivers from the first race are to start in reverse order.

The top ten drivers are awarded championship points after each indi- vidual race. However, this system has also been altered ahead of the 2013 season. In races one and three, the same format will be used as in Formula One: 25–18–15–12–10–8–6–4–2–1. For the second race, in which the drivers start in reverse order, the format will be 12–9–8– 6–5–4–3–2–1–0.5.

The 2013 season consists of twelve races, held over the course of four race weekends. In keeping with the long history of the series, the youngsters in the British Formula 3 Championship will appear at four British Formula 3 Championship – Championship 83

of the most iconic circuits in Europe. Following the season-opener in Silverstone (GB), the series heads to the infamous Ardennes roller- coaster at Spa-Francorchamps in . The third event will be held in Brands Hatch, in the south of England, before Germany’s Nürburg­ ring hosts the finale.

Where Stewart, Senna and Co. learned to drive The long tradition of the British Formula 3 Championship stretches back to 1951, making it the oldest Formula 3 series in the world. Over the six decades since it was launched, the series has proven to be a true talent factory for international stars. No less than 13 subsequent Formula One world champions learned the tools of their trade in the championship, which is also known as the “University of Motorsport”. Among them are Sir , Ayrton Senna, , , Nelson Piquet, , Damon Hill, Mika Häkkinen and . British Formula 3 has also produced many Le Mans winners and champions in other top-level championships. The long list of former participants is like a ‘who is who’ of motorsport. Almost all the major motor racing stars started their careers in this series.

The British Formula 3 Championship remains a springboard to the top of the sport. Six of the current crop of Formula One drivers earned their spurs here: Button, , Sergio Perez, Daniel Ricciardo, Jean-Eric Vergne and Max Chilton. In order to ensure the young ­drivers receive the best possible preparation for higher-level series, British Formula 3 has regularly updated its regulations. Among the modifications are the addition of pit stops and mandatory tyre changes. ATS Formula 3 Cup – Championship 84

ATS Formula 3 Cup: action at the push of a button ATS Formula 3 Cup – Championship 85

Action courtesy of Volkswagen: Germany’s top single-seater racing series – the ATS Formula 3 Cup – became even more attractive last year. This is thanks to the Volkswagen Power Engine, which is used exclusively by the championship. The engine generates even greater excitement on the track at the push of a button. Used for the first time in Formula 3, the Push-to-pass system briefly allows drivers to increase the performance of the Volkswagen engine from 220 hp to 240 hp, thus guaranteeing overtaking manoeuvres.

At the same time, the use of the durable engine also reduces costs for the teams. This forms the basis for the junior racing series, which was launched in 2003, to enjoy a successful future and continue the tradition of Formula 3 in Germany, which now stretches back almost 40 years. As well as the reduced engine costs, the older chassis, which were built between 2008 and 2011, also provide a perfect opportun­ ity for those looking to advance their motorsport careers.

Nine race weekends, including a trip abroad The fact that the series now features nine race weekends, including a trip to the Ardennes rollercoaster at Spa-Francorchamps, is evidence of the increasing importance of the series – thanks in no small part to Volkswagen. Oschersleben, the Nürburgring and the Lausitzring all host two rounds, while the schedule also includes a round at the Sachsenring and the season finale in Hockenheim. The ATS Formula 3 Cup – the strongest single-seater series – will once again take to the stage at six ADAC Masters Weekend events this year. Two rounds will also feature on the programme at DTM weekends.

Three races per weekend Each race weekend consists of free practice and qualifying on the Friday, followed by three races. The drivers’ fastest laps in qualifying determine the starting grid for the opening race. Points are awarded in a 25–18–15–12–10–8–6–4–2–1 format. In race two, the top eight drivers receive points according to a 10–8–6–5–4–3–2–1 format. The starting positions are based on the result of race one. However, the top eight start in reverse order. Race 3, which is held on the Sunday, is the same length as race one and has the same points on offer. This time, however, the starting positions are determined by the second-fastest time set by each driver in qualifying. ATS Formula 3 Cup – Technology 86

Power Engine – the clue is in the name

Volkswagen has revolutionised the ATS Formula 3 Cup with a totally new engine concept. Introduced for the first time last year, the Volkswagen Power Engine not only ensures more overtaking man­ oeuvres and thus more exciting races, courtesy of the Push-to-pass system, but also reduces teams’ budgets by up to 50 per cent through significantly lower running costs.

The Volkswagen power train’s Push-to-pass system has set new stand- ards in Formula 3. A button on the steering wheel allows drivers to call up another 20 horsepower for ten seconds, thus increasing the total performance of the Volkswagen Power Engine from 162 kW (220 hp) to 176 kW (240 hp). As a rule, each driver can use this feature ten times per race.

The Push-to-pass system made its debut in the Scirocco R-Cup, which became the first one-make cup to use a system of this kind in its cars in 2010. The extra horsepower has also increased the number of overtaking manoeuvres in the fiercely-competitive Formula 3, thus making the series even more attractive. It also requires the drivers to show their tactical nous – they can, for example, also use the boost in performance to fend off an overtaking manoeuvre. Thanks to diode displays positioned on the roll bars of the 2008 to 2011 generation of Dallara chassis, spectators at the racetrack and watching on tele­vision can ­easily recognise how often each driver has activated the extra 20 horsepower.

Another very important advantage of the Volkswagen Power Engine for the teams is its cost-saving concept. The power train is based on the two-litre, four-cylinder FSI engine used in production models. Impor- tant components, such as the entire engine block, the piston rods and the crankshaft have been adopted from the production department. The use of expensive lightweight parts has been avoided where pos- sible. This allows considerably longer intervals between services than with a conventional Formula 3 engine: the Volkswagen Power Engine can be used for a complete season – around 10,000 kilometres of test- ing, practice and racing – without any revisions. The 10,000 Euros for the engine overhaul are included in the leasing contract. ATS Formula 3 Cup – Entry list 87

2013 ATS Formula 3 Cup – participants

No. Driver (country) Team Car 1 Artem Markelow (RUS) Lotus Dallara F311 Volkswagen 2 (GB) Lotus Dallara F311 Volkswagen 3 Marvin Kirchhöfer (D) Lotus Dallara F311 Volkswagen 4 Sheban Siddiqi (GB) Lotus Dallara F311 Volkswagen 5 Gustavo Menezes (USA) Van Amersfoort Racing Dallara F311 Volkswagen 8 John Bryant-Meisner (S) Van Amersfoort Racing Dallara F311 Volkswagen 9 Thomas Jäger (A) Dallara F311 Volkswagen 10 Yannick Mettler (CH) Performance Racing Dallara F311 Volkswagen 16 Matteo Cairoli (I) ADM Motorsport Dallara F311 Volkswagen 17 Tomasz Krzeminski (PL) ADM Motorsport Dallara F311 Volkswagen 52 Luca Iannacone (I) Aberer Motorsport Dallara F307 Volkswagen 57 Maximilian Hackl (D) Franz Wöss Racing Dallara F307 OPC Challenge 62 Freddy Killensberger (D) GU-Racing Dallara F305 OPC Challenge 63 Sebastian Balthasar (D) GU-Racing Dallara F308 Mercedes 64 Hubertus-Carlos Vier (D) TTC Motorsport Dallara F308 Mercedes 66 Andreas Germann (D) CR Racing Team Dallara F305 OPC Challenge 77 Christian Zeller (D) CR Racing Team Dallara F308 Mercedes 88 Thomas Warken (D) CR Racing Team Dallara F303 OPC Challenge ADAC Formula Masters – Championship 88 ADAC Formula Masters: gateway to single-seater racing ADAC Formula Masters – Championship 89

This is where the stars of tomorrow take their first steps in single-seater racing: the ADAC Formula Masters is the ADAC’s “Formula School”. The junior series, which has been “powered by Volkswagen” from the word go, enters its sixth season in 2013. The ADAC Formula Masters offers those making the step up from karting and talented youngsters the opportunity to gain their first experience out on the track and to learn the tools required for a successful career in motorsport. The series is aimed at youngsters aged 15 and above, and allows afford­ able motor racing in high-tech racing cars without compromising high safety standards.

With Volkswagen, ADAC knows it has a reliable partner on board. Equal opportunity and cost-efficiency are the motto: all the key details of the Formula ADAC “powered by Volkswagen” racing cars are iden- tical. They have a Dallara monocoque and are powered by a 145-hp, 1.6-litre FSI Volkswagen engine. This allows the youngsters to learn the fundamentals of car set-up and race operations in a high-perfor- mance, reliable, safe and affordable car.

International line-up The ADAC Formula Masters is an international success. The ADAC “Formula School” can welcome two new teams and a starting field consisting of 24 drivers from six different countries in the 2013 ­season. They come from Germany, , Austria, the Nether- lands, Switzer­­land and, for the first time, South Africa. They are hoping to showcase their talent in the ADAC Formula Masters, and to use it as a springboard to a higher-level racing series, just as , and 2012 champion Marvin Kirchhöfer have done. Abt is now driving in GP2, Wehrlein in the DTM and Kirchhöfer in the ATS Formula 3 Cup.

Plenty of race practice at top circuits The best way to learn how to race is by racing. The youngsters, ­powered by Volkswagen, are given a wealth of race practice. In 2013, the series will once again form part of the ADAC Masters Weekend programme at eight events both at home and abroad. 24 races will be held this season; with three races per weekend, the talented juniors will have plenty of opportunity to hone their skills. ADAC Formula Masters – Technology 90

Equal opportunity and cost efficiency

Equal opportunity, cost efficiency and safety: the standard Formula ADAC racing cars, powered by Volkswagen, meet the strict inter­ national FIA safety regulations in place for Formula 3 – and at a total price of just 49,900 Euros. The 145-hp, 1.6-litre FSI engines from Volkswagen require no alterations and have a long life cycle – the standard power train can last the entire season.

The youngsters also benefit from Volkswagen’s expertise in modifying its powerful, reliable and efficient production engines for use on the racetrack. The 1.6-litre production engine forms the basis for the power train. The racing version has a special exhaust system with a racing catalytic converter and lambda sensor. Components like the lubrication (dry sump instead of pressure feed), inlet manifold and engine elec- tronics have been modified to meet the demands of motorsport.

All the important technical details are identical. The teams are only given free rein when it comes to configuring the rear wing, chassis and tyre pressure. This way, the talented youngsters learn the basics of set-up work and can showcase their driving ability thanks to the equal opportunities guaranteed by the identical technology. ADAC Formula Masters – Technical data 91

Volkswagen 1.6-litre FSI engine (racing version)

Engine Type Four-in-line naturally aspirated FSI engine, four valves per cylinder, double overhead camshaft, aluminium engine block and cylinder head, petrol direct injection Mounting position Mid-engine, load-bearing, longitudinally mounted in front of rear axle Bore/stroke 76.5 mm/86.9 mm Displacement 1,598 cc Compression ratio 12 : 1 Power output Approx. 107 kW (145 hp) at 6,000 rpm Torque Approx. 165 Nm at 4,000 rpm Engine control unit Production component, modified maps Exhaust gas cleaning Three-way catalytic converter with oxygen sensor Lubrications Dry sump Fuel Super Plus Data logging AiM, evo3 ADAC Formula Masters – Regulations 92

The key regulations

• Individuals born in or before 1997 are entitled to enter. Individuals with a grade B or A racing licence issued by the DMSB or an equivalent licence are not eligible • The entry fee for the season is 8,000 Euros. An entire season can cost from 125,000 to 175,000 Euros, depending on the team and the testing programme • In the interests of a level playing field and to reduce costs, Volkswagen Motorsport is responsible for all of the engines utilised in the series, as the series’ exclusive engine supplier • All engines will be sealed in order to ensure standardised service • The chassis and tyres are also single-spec • Each event shall include a practice session lasting 25 minutes and a qualifying session likewise of 25 minutes. At some of the events, there will also be the opportunity to perform additional test drives on the Friday • Grid positions in the first race are determined by the drivers’ fastest laps in the qualifying session. The drivers’ grid positions in the second race are based on their second-fastest laps in the qualifying session. The grid positions for the third race are then determined on the basis of the drivers’ results in the second race, with the top eight drivers lining up in reverse order • Each event shall start as a Grand Prix-style standing start • There shall be three races lasting 25 minutes each per event • The top ten drivers of each event shall be awarded points. These shall be awarded as follows in the first and second race: 25-18-15-12-10-8-6-4-2-1. In the third race, the following points will be awarded: 15-10-8-7-6-5-4-3-2-1. The year-end standings are based on all the event results – there shall be no scratch results • A team’s top two cars per race shall count towards the team classification • The prize money for the entire season is 100,000 Euros. The top three drivers in the overall ­classification shall also be awarded a test drive in a car used in the ATS Formula 3 Cup ADAC Formula Masters – Entry list 93

2013 ADAC Formula Masters – participants

No. Driver (country) Team Car 2 Callan O’Keeffe (ZA) Lotus Formula ADAC Volkswagen 3 Mikkel Jensen (DK) Lotus Formula ADAC Volkswagen 4 Beitske Visser (NL) Lotus Formula ADAC Volkswagen 5 Indy Dontje (NL) Lotus Formula ADAC Volkswagen 6 Marvin Dienst (D) Neuhauser Racing Formula ADAC Volkswagen 7 Nicolas Beer (DK) Neuhauser Racing Formula ADAC Volkswagen 8 Stefan Riener (A) Neuhauser Racing Formula ADAC Volkswagen 9 Maximilian Günther (D) Mücke Motorsport Formula ADAC Volkswagen 10 Kim Luis Schramm (D) Mücke Motorsport Formula ADAC Volkswagen 11 Hendrik Grapp (D) Mücke Motorsport Formula ADAC Volkswagen 12 David Detmers (D) Mücke Motorsport Formula ADAC Volkswagen 14 Giorgio Maggi (CH) Mücke Motorsport Formula ADAC Volkswagen 15 Alessio Picariello (B) Mücke Motorsport Formula ADAC Volkswagen 16 Jason Kremer (D) Schiller/G&J Motorsport Formula ADAC Volkswagen 17 Fabian Schiller (D) Schiller/G&J Motorsport Formula ADAC Volkswagen 19 Kim Alexander Giersiepen (D) KSW Motorsport Formula ADAC Volkswagen 20 Martin Gatz (D) KSW Motorsport Formula ADAC Volkswagen 21 Marco Carari (D) Rennsport Rösler Formula ADAC Volkswagen 22 Benedikt Gentgen (D) JBR Motorsport & Eng. Formula ADAC Volkswagen 23 Hannes Utsch (D) JBR Motorsport & Eng. Formula ADAC Volkswagen 24 Stéphane Kox (NL) Team KUG Motorsport Formula ADAC Volkswagen 25 Tina Arbinger (D) Rennsport Rössler Formula ADAC Volkswagen 26 (CH) Team KUG Motorsport Formula ADAC Volkswagen 27 Florian Herzog (D) Team KUG Motorsport Formula ADAC Volkswagen Volkswagen Motorsport – International 94

Racing – on a global stage Volkswagen Motorsport – International 95

Volkswagen is a global player on the motorsport scene and is ­represented in popular championships and one-make cups around the world.

Scirocco R-Cup China: racing in the land of the dragon The Chinese one-make cup uses Sciroccos that are developed in ­Germany by Volkswagen Motorsport and run centrally.

Internet www.sciroccocupchina.com Contact partner Dominic Lyncker [email protected]

Polo-Cup and Formula Volkswagen in South Africa The Polo-Cup South Africa uses right-hand drive Cup-Polos. The events in this series are complimented by Formula Volkswagen, which features 240-hp single-seater racing cars.

South African Rally Championship Volkswagen lines up with an S2000-class Polo in national South African Rally Championship.

Internet www.racevw.co.za Contact partner Andile Dlamini [email protected]

Racing in India: the Polo R-Cup Young Indians take their first steps in motorsport in the Volkswagen Polo R-Cup India. The car of choice is the new Polo, with a 1.4-litre TFSI engine generating about 150 kW (200 hp) and DSG gearbox.

Internet www.polocup.in Contact partner Alexander Skibbe [email protected] Adhish Alawani [email protected] Volkswagen Motorsport – On the World Wide Web 96

Better service, more information: www.volkswagen-motorsport.com

Better service on the new Volkswagen Motorsport media portal: as a registered user, you will always find the latest media material on all the rounds of the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) and every circuit race with Volkswagen involvement, as well as on the latest developments and events from the world of Volkswagen Motorsport, in the Content & Media Pool. The optimised and intuitive search function allows you to easily access the desired content in a variety of file formats. Whether media text, photos or HD-quality TV footage: you have rapid access to all the information and material you require. In addition, we have put together content on events and topics in so-called compilations. This way, you are only a click away from an extensive collection of texts, photos and films.

For fans and friends – the public area on www.volkswagen-motorsport.com Everything under one virtual roof: the new Volkswagen Motorsport website went online in December 2012 and has been offering a huge amount of information and entertainment ever since.

The new website can also be accessed on the move: the responsive design allows the content to be dis- played on smartphones and tablets. The online presence is constantly being updated, with new reports, stories and interviews regarding Volkswagen Motorsport being added all the time. Volkswagen Motorsport – On social networks 97

Social media

Volkswagen’s commitment to motorsport not only sees the company thrill fans at many racetracks, ­circuits and rallies around the world. Volkswagen Motorsport also enjoys a prominent online pres- ence. As well as the official website and all the information it provides, media and fans can also find detailed news on the brand’s social media channels. Volkswagen Motorsport offers its fans the latest ­information, videos, photo galleries, surveys and many more interactive features on Facebook, Twitter and Youtube.

Volkswagen Motorsport employs a tailored communication strategy, which uses the individual strengths of each individual channel, in order to quickly and efficiently reach fans and the media. Thelatest ­ news reaches media and fans quickest on Twitter, at www.twitter.com/VolkswagenRally. Those on the move can easily be kept up to speed with the latest news from Volkswagen Motorsport via text. Facebook is the medium for the Volkswagen Motorsport media and fan community. www.facebook. com/VolkswagenMotorsport is the home of the latest photo galleries, behind-the-scenes snapshots of the teams, surveys and videos. This is the scene of an intense interaction between media, fans and ­Volkswagen Motorsport, while Youtube acts as the nerve centre for Volkswagen Motorsport videos. The latest video highlights can be found at http://www.youtube.com/VolkswagenRally.

Whether the website, Facebook, Twitter or Youtube – the range of Internet channels guarantees a ­successful, interlocking communication strategy, which is unique in its diversity and efficiency and ensures that Volkswagen Motorsport is also a fantastic experience online. Volkswagen Motorsport – For media 98

For media www.volkswagen-motorsport.com – Volkswagen’s Content & Media Pool offers: • An up-to-date information service on rounds of the Formula 3 series and Scirocco R-Cup, as well as outings in the FIA World Rally Championship with the Volkswagen Polo R WRC – it also provides news, results, the latest standings and high-resolution photo material • Portraits of all Volkswagen works drivers • This Media Guide as a PDF document, available for download • Basic texts and information on every aspect of Volkswagen’s motorsport commitment • Latest TV footage in various qualities – ready to be broadcast, for mobile devices and the Internet • Sending of media information in German or English

Accredited journalists are welcome in the Volkswagen Hospitality at races in the Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup, which form part of the support programme for the DTM.

Links • www.volkswagen-motorsport.com (public motorsport website and Content & Media Pool) • www.facebook.com/VolkswagenMotorsport (Facebook fan page) • www.twitter.com/VolkswagenRally (Twitter channel for the WRC) • www..com/VolkswagenRally (Youtube channel for the WRC) • www.adac-formel-masters.de (ADAC Formula Masters) • www.fiaf3europe.com, www.formel3.de, www.formula3.co (official F3 websites) • www.wrc.com (official website of the FIA World Rally Championship) Volkswagen Motorsport – Contacts 99

Contacts

Volkswagen Motorsport GmbH Communications Ikarusallee 7a D-30179 Hannover Fon +49 511 67494-0 Fax +49 511 67494-753 [email protected] www.volkswagen-motorsport.com

Stefan Moser Head of Communications

Mobile +49 171 4000379 E-mail [email protected]

Andre Dietzel Communications

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Ingo Roersch Communications

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