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Berlin/Ingolstadt, 27 May 2016: A successful partnership is set to continue with Audi and Phone +49 30 20195-152 [email protected] GAZPROM renewing their motorsports cooperation in 2016. Energy company GAZPROM will sponsor the Audi Sport TT Cup motorsports series starting from the 24-hour — Nürburgring race. Mirco Hillmann Senior PR and Communications Expert

The Audi Sport TT Cup race at the DTM 24-hour Nürburgring race is set to be action-packed, Phone +49 30 20195-378 with an exciting combination of up-and-coming drivers and celebrity drivers including ex- [email protected] Bundesliga goalkeeper Heinz Müller and TV host Mirjam Höller.

GAZPROM will again appear as partner to the Audi Sport TT Cup at race around the

Nürburgring, set in Germany’s Eifel region, after first doing so in 2015. The Audi Sport TT Cup GAZPROM Germania GmbH Markgrafenstraße 23 will feature a natural gas-powered A3 Sportback g-tron as its lead car, demonstrating the perfect 10117 Berlin mix of sports vehicle with environmental friendliness. [email protected] www.gazprom-germania.de

“The Audi Sport TT Cup will see two global players join forces. Both companies are already www.youtube.com/gazpromgermania making important contributions to green mobility, and we believe the continuation of this www.twitter.com/gazpromgermania sponsorship is the next logical step. We look forward to an exciting racing series with Audi”, said Vyacheslav Krupenkov, Senior Managing Director at GAZPROM Germania.

Audi and GAZPROM recently opened a natural gas filling station at Ingolstadt, the site of Audi’s Group headquarters, to supply motorists with natural gas. Audi is also set to launch the Avant g-tron, the brand’s second CNG vehicle, in late 2016.

“Both companies are committed to green mobility and alternative fuels, and the continued support of GAZPROM shows that the Audi Sport TT Cup is already attracting the world’s attention. We’re excited that we can continue to be a part of this reliable and trusting partnership”, said Chris Reinke, Head of Audi Sport Customer Racing.

At the Audi Sport TT Cup, GAZPROM is also sponsoring up-and-coming driver – the only female driver among the group of 16 on the starter grid. “We’re very impressed by Gosia’s talent and are glad to be supporting her in this series for young drivers”, said Krupenkov.

The Nürburgring’s 4.6 km Grand Prix track will be a real challenge for Rdest. “Our guest performance at the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring will be a highlight of the season. The track is very demanding and features a number of stretches that are particularly challenging for drivers. But I’m very optimistic and look forward to an exciting race”, said 23-year-old Rdest.

The other young drivers are set to provide serious competition on the racetrack. leads the driver standings for the Nürburgring after winning the first race at the

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Hockenheimring and collecting a total of 50 points, giving him a 15-point advantage over Dennis Marschall, who is second on the tally.

You can watch the premier Audi Sport TT Cup race at the 24-hour race at Nürburgring live from 11.55 a.m. Friday and 9.55 a.m. Saturday at www.motorsport-total.com. Race highlights will be screened on Friday 27 May at 7.00 p.m. and on Saturday 28 May at 6.00 p.m. on SPORT1.

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