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FACT SHEET XXL ROUND 2 KUALA LUMPUR NOVEMBER 7, 2015

GLOVES OFF FOR ROUND TWO

Malaysia hosts Formula E: and compete in the Schaeff ler colors on the doorstep of Kuala Lumpur

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

Editorial

A fascinating backdrop, a thrilling race, a show of strength between different concepts and a place on the podium – in our opinion the season opener a fortnight ago fulfilled all expectations. A new chapter began for Schaeffler in Chi­ na: as exclusive technology partner, the company devel­ oped the drivetrain for the new ‘ABT Schaeffler FE01’ together with the team. This booklet includes the back­ ground, a review as well as all the facts about the race in Malaysia.

Teaming up for a new era of Formula E instantly became a success model with fans and race drivers in its first year. The second season is starting with new locations, stars and technologies

Jörg Walz Head of Communications and Marketing Looked at with skepti­ since not only firmly estab­ Schaeffler Automotive cism by some observers just lished itself in the motor­ a year ago, the series has sports world, but has actu­

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ally become a hot spot for the entire powertrain of the as , drivers, fans and new tech­ new race car, t­ogether with and , will be nologies. On October ­24, the the now named ABT Schaeff­ on the grid. The Brazilian FIA Formula E Championship ler Sport team. Ambi­ Nelson Piquet jr. is the title started to its second season tious goals: the team aims defender. in Beijing. From there, it to win races again and to will move on to ­Europe via fight for the title. Malaysia, South and North America. Paris and Mexico Daniel Abt (22) and Lucas City will be new venues on di Grassi (31), who captured the calendar. The German third place in the teams’ home round will be held in classification in the inaugu­ Berlin on May 21, 2016. ral season, are sitting in the cockpits of the fully electric SCHAEFFLER AND ABT single -seaters again. Lucas CONTINUE TO FORM A TEAM di Grassi was even in con­ Together with ABT, tention for the drivers’ title Schaeff ­ler forms the ‘Ger­ up to the last race. man national team’ in an illustrious field of ten inter­ The German-South Amer­ national outfits. The com­ ican duo will be meeting pany’s role by far exceeds with prominent compet­ that of a sponsor. As the ex­ itors. The former Formu­ clusive technology partner, la One World Champion Popular: Daniel Abt and Lucas di Schaeffler has developed Jacques Ville­neuve, as well Grassi devote a lot of time for the fans 4 FACT SHEET XXL FIA FORMULA E 2015 / 2016

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

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

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

NEW TRANSMISSION IS STIFFER AND MORE COMPACT­ Schaeffler also devel­ oped a new transmission that is coordinated with the motor and was produced by the company’s renowned partner Continuity: Prof. Peter Gutzmer, Daniel Abt and Lucas di Grassi form a strong team according to special again in the second Formula E season

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

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

AERODYNAMICS Front and rear wing adjustable

SUSPENSION Optimized suspension featuring higher stiff ness and improved kinematics

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

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

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

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

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

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

CHASSIS Specifi cation carbon fi ber/ aluminum chassis by

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

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

BEIJING Race in front of a fascinating backdrop: In CHINA Beijing, Daniel Abt and company also lapped 1 the Olympic stadium LUCAS DI GRASSI ON THE PODIUM 76,000 spectators, the bird’s nest stadium as backdrop and action aplenty on the track: the opener in Beijing was everything motorsport fans could have hoped for. A cool head coupled with a perfect saw Lucas di Grassi race from fourth to second and cross the finish line after 26 laps behind only the Swiss driver Sébastien Buemi. Teammate Daniel Abt lost the points for a hard fought ninth place after being awarded a time penalty after the race. ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport holds third place in the teams’ classification after one race.

The first podium of the new season: Lucas di Grassi celebrates with Sébastien Buemi and the German Nick Heidfeld The season so far 9

Exciting racing: Lucas di Grassi was one of the main protagonists in the race

RACE BEIJING DRIVERS’ STANDINGS

P Driver Team Laps Time P Driver Team Pts 01 Sébastien BUEMI (CH) e.Dams 26 50m 08.835s 01 Sébastien BUEMI (CH) Renault e.Dams 30 02 Lucas DI GRASSI (BR) ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport 26 +11.006s 02 Lucas DI GRASSI (BR) ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport 18 03 Nick HEIDFELD (D) FE Team 26 +15.681s 03 Nick HEIDFELD (D) Mahindra Racing FE Team 15 04 Loïc DUVAL (F) 26 +16.009s 04 Loïc DUVAL (F) Dragon Racing 12 05 Jérôme D’AMBROSIO (B) Dragon Racing 26 +16.514s 05 Jérôme D’AMBROSIO (B) Dragon Racing 10 06 (GB) NEXTEV TCR FE Team 26 +39.466s 06 Oliver TURVEY (GB) NEXTEV TCR FE Team 8 07 (GB) DS FE Team 26 +47.531s 07 Sam BIRD (GB) DS Virgin Racing FE Team 6 08 Nathanaël BERTHON (F) 26 +58.620s 08 Nathanaël BERTHON (F) Team Aguri 4 09 Stéphane SARRAZIN (F) FE Team 26 +1m 07.814s 09 Stéphane SARRAZIN (F) Venturi FE Team 2 10 (NL) Andretti FE Race Team 26 +1m 09.260s 10 Robin FRIJNS (NL) Andretti FE Race Team 1 11 Daniel ABT (D) ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport 26 +1m 13.351s 11 Daniel ABT (D) ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport 0 12 Jean-Éric VERGNE (F) DS Virgin Racing FE Team 26 +1m 31.040s 12 Jean-Éric VERGNE (F) DS Virgin Racing FE Team 0 13 Bruno SENNA (BR) Mahindra Racing FE Team 26 +1m 50.833s 13 Bruno SENNA (BR) Mahindra Racing FE Team 0 14 (CDN) Venturi FE Team 25 –1 lap 14 Jacques VILLENEUVE (CDN) Venturi FE Team 0 15 Nelson PIQUET JR (BR) NEXTEV TCR FE Team 24 –2 laps 15 Nelson PIQUET JR (BR) NEXTEV TCR FE Team 0 16 Nicolas PROST (F) Renault e.Dams 22 Not classified 16 Nicolas PROST (F) Renault e.Dams 0 17 António Félix DA COSTA (P) Team Aguri 13 Not classified 17 António FÉLIX DA COSTA (P) Team Aguri 0 18 (CH) Andretti FE Race Team 2 Not classified 18 Simona DE SILVESTRO (CH) Andretti FE Race Team 0 10 FACT SHEET XXL FIA FORMULA E 2015 / 2016

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

ABT Sportsline is one by J­ohann Abt in the 1950s. in the company’s history of the most successful mo­ The first recorded success as the most successful one torsport teams in Germa­ took place in a dirt track to date: won ny and Europe. Its history race, followed by victo­ the DTM, the in racing dates back more ries and titles in touring ADAC GT Masters in the Audi than 60 years and began car, sports car and formula R8 and youngster Daniel Abt with initial victories scored ­racing. 2009 has gone down was victorious in the ADAC Team ABT Sportsline 11

Moments 1970

Johann Abt († 2003), father of Hans-Jürgen and Christian Abt, becomes European Touring Car Champion

1999

The STW Championship marks the first major title for Christian Abt and the team

2007

Sporting the logos of the Schaeffler Group, Mattias Ekström becomes champion

2009

Formel Masters. Previously, pany with about 170 em­ in 2007, Schaeffler and ABT ployees and partners in 50 had jointly celebrated suc­ countries around the world. Christian Abt, Daniel Abt and cess as well: with the logos CEO Hans-Jürgen Abt now Timo Scheider clinch three of LuK, INA and FAG on his represents the fourth gener­ titles in a single year A4, M­attias Ekström won ation at the helm. For ABT, his DTM title number two. the commitment in Formu­ 2014 la E also marks a return to Founded as a smithy the roots, as the team cele­ in 1896, the ABT company brated success in formula has been continually devel­ racing as far back as in the oping ever since. Just one early 90s – among others, ABT and Schaeffler win the thing has never changed: with in the first ever Formula E race the ­family still runs the com­ cockpit back then. 12 FACT SHEET XXL FIA FORMULA E 2015 / 2016

A strong team in the cockpit In Lucas di Grassi (31) and Daniel Abt (22) the squad of Hans-Jürgen Abt has its dream team fi lling the cockpits of the two Formula E race cars. The experienced Brazilian and youngster Daniel Abt are not only fast and technically adept but perfectly harmonize with each other off the race track as well

#11 LUCAS DI GRASSI (BR)

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

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

SOCIAL MEDIA @LucasdiGrassi lucasdigrassi.com.br

Looking back, what’s your assessment of the fi rst Formula E season? “You can only pay a huge compliment to the organizers. Formula E has been turned into a top motorsports event within just one season – off track with professional marketing and many new ideas and on track with eleven thrilling races.”

What are your expectations for the 2015/2016 season? “We saw in the fi rst race in Beijing that the competition between the manufacturers has reached a new level. Schaeff ler is a strong partner at our side with whom we have set ambitious goals.”

What are your sporting goals? “The same as those of our team and our partners. We’re set on battling for victories and the title. That was, and continues to be, our claim.” The drivers 13

Side jobs: Lucas di Grassi is an Audi factory driver and competes in the WEC and at Le Mans in an e-tron quattro. In June, he took fourth place in the 24-hour race. Daniel Abt, on his Le Mans debut with Team (photo at right), notched up a class victory in the LMP1 privateer category.

#66 DANIEL ABT (D)

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

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

SOCIAL MEDIA abtdaniel @Daniel_Abt danielabt.de

How satisfi ed are you with the preparation for the new season? “The team and our technology partner Schaeff ler have been working hard to prepare a perfect car for us drivers. The tests and the start of the season were positive. Now we have to keep on the ball and try constantly to fi ght for the podium.”

What do you like about Formula E in particular? “The tremendous locations, the fact that we only race on narrow city street circuits, plus the special challenges: it’s not only about accelerating, braking and steering, but also about keeping an eye on energy management and smart driving.”

What are your sporting goals? “The fi rst season was a year of learning for me with a few highlights and a few setbacks. Now, I’d like to consistently battle for podium places.” 14 FACT SHEET XXL FIA FORMULA E 2015 / 2016

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

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

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

2015/2016 CALENDAR

Oktober 24 Beijing (CN) April 2 Long Beach (USA) November 7 Kuala Lumpur (MAL) April 23 Paris (F) December 19 Punta del Este (ROU) May 21 Berlin (D) kWh February 6 Buenos Aires (RA) June 4 Moscow (RUS) 56of energy is available March 12 Mexico City (MEX, TBC) July 2/3 London (GB) to a driver per race

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

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

35 km/h Slowest turn

105 km/h Fastest turn

Putrajaya Lake

Pit lane

1m 21.779s Lap time (2014 qualifying)

195 km/h Top speed MAL

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2,560 m Track length

SCHAEFFLER TEAM ABT SCHEDULE SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7 TEAM ABT (Local time, CET +7) schaeff lergroup abtmotorsport 07:45 – 09:00 Free practice @schaeff lergroup @abt_formula_e 09:25 – 09:45 Pitwalk schaeff ler.de abt­sportsline.com 10:00 – 10:36 Qualifying (4 groups) Schaeff ler 10:45 – 11:00 Super Pole 11:50 – 12:10 Autograph session (DHL, eVillage) 12:10 – 12:30 Autograph session (Formula E, eVillage) 12:10 – 12:40 VIP pit walk and VIP laps Learn FORMULA E 13:23 Pit lane open more about @FIAformulaE mobility for 14:00 Race tomorrow fi aformulae.com 15:15 Press conference (Media Center)

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