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MEDIA GUIDE. BMW MOTORSPORT 2017. Sheer Driving Pleasure 3 MEDIA SERVICE. BMW Corporate Communications BMW Motorsport press releases are available Jörg Kottmeier in German and English. Please send any Head of Sports Communications requests to amend the distribution list via email D-80788 Munich to: [email protected] Phone: +49 89 382 234 01 Mobile: +49 170 566 61 12 You can also find all press releases and Email: [email protected] copyright-free images for editorial purposes at: www.press.bmwgroup.com/global Ingo Lehbrink Phone: +49 89 382 760 03 Mobile: +49 176 203 402 24 Email: [email protected] Daniela Maier www.bmw-motorsport.com Phone: +49 89 382 245 45 Mobile: +49 151 601 245 45 www.facebook.com/bmwmotorsport Email: [email protected] www.youtube.com/bmwmotorsport Florian Haasper Phone: +49 89 452350911 www.twitter.com/bmwmotorsport Mobile: +49 177 5637923 Editorial deadline: 24th April 2017 Email: [email protected] www.instagram.com/bmwmotorsport 5 FOREWORD. PROGRAMME. Dear media representatives, At BMW, motorsport is in our genes. Our cars simply belong on the race track. This is definitely the case for 2017 and beyond. We have enjoyed a strong presence in motorsport for years with BMW M and from 2018 we are also planning to enter the FIA World Endurance Championship. Our involvement in Formula E is also a new addition. BMW i has been involved there from the word go. This great breadth makes our motorsport strategy unique. DTM IMSA WeatherTech GT Highlights BMW Motorsport We can expect a host of thrilling races and outstanding moments this season. I am curious to SportsCar Championship Junior Programme see how our new BMW M4 DTM will do, and how the fans react to the presentation of our car BMW M4 DTM BMW M6 GTLM BMW M6 GT3 BMW M6 GT3, BMW M4 GT4 for the 2018 WEC. In GT racing, we want to be challenging for victory again at the classic 24-hour races. Formula E is also going to be the first ever race series to stage two races on the streets of New York. That has never happened before. So, there are countless good reasons to look forward to the coming season. Sincerely Customer Racing FIA World Endurance FIA Formula E Championship Championship BMW M6 GT3, BMW M4 GT4, Preparation programme Partnership with Andretti Formula E BMW M235i Racing for 2018 and Official Vehicle Partner Jens Marquardt, BMW Motorsport Director 7 NEWCOMER: THE NEW BMW M4 DTM. DIMENSIONS. Length 4,725 mm Width 1,950 mm Height approx. 1,200 mm (in accordance with regulations, Weight 1,120 kg DTM.DATES AND CIRCUITS. without driver, dependent on performance ballast) th th ENGINE. 5 – 7 May Hockenheim I (GER) Type P66/1, 90° V8 aspirated engin 19th – 21st May Lausitzring (GER) In the light of the new regulations, Capacity 3,999 cc the BMW M4 DTM has been th th 16 – 18 June Budapest (HUN) Weight 148 kg given a workover and undergone significant development. The car 30th June – 2nd July (GER) Bore 93 mm Norisring now generates over 500 hp of engine st rd Stroke 73.6 mm 21 – 23 July Moscow (RUS) power, while the aerodynamics have Engine speed max. 8,500 rpm also been the subject of extensive 18th – 20th August Zandvoort (NED) modifications. Innovative technology Performance over 500 hp th th was used when manufacturing the 8 – 10 September Nürburgring (GER) Air restrictors 2 x 29.0 mm (in accordance with regulations) components. 22nd – 24th September Spielberg (AUT) Acceleration 0-100 km/h in 2.6 sec. th th Top speed approx. 285 km/h 13 – 15 October Hockenheim II (GER) 9 BMW M4 DTM. BMW M4 DTM. BMW M4 DTM. FRONT VIEW. REAR VIEW. SIDE VIEW. 1 Front lights 1 Rear wing 1 Tyres Blue crosses are a throwback to iconic The DRS has been modifi ed. The New Hankook tyre construction and BMW models on the track and on the 2017 rear wing consists of two parts, compound. Generates greater grip road – from the BMW 3.0 CSL and the with the upper part tilting upwards than its predecessor when in good fi rst-generation BMW M3 in the DTM when DRS is operated. The system 1 condition. In contrast, however, it will to the current BMW 7 Series. is generally more effi cient. degrade faster and more dramatically, depending on the driving style. This 2 BMW P66 /1 engine 2 Diffusor is what the car manufacturers and Increasing the diameter of the air 5 The rear diffusor on the new organisers had intended, and it will restrictors has boosted engine power BMW M4 DTM is shorter and fl atter have a signifi cant effect on lap times. to over 500 hp. As a consequence, than that of its predecessor, in order 1 2 2 further modifi cations were made. to comply with new regulations. As Chassis 4 such, it generates less downforce. A number of components of the chassis 3 3 Flicks 2 and brakes have been standardised, 3 Simpler design of aerodynamic Rear lights 3 as have the wheel rims. However, attachments, in accordance with Design of rear lights in keeping the suspension kinematics as well as regulations. with the design update of the the confi guration of the dampers and new BMW M4 Coupé. springs can still be adjusted individually. 2017 4 Bumper Re-designed front end including 4 Rear apron 3 Floor panel front splitter for effi cient airfl ow, Complete overhaul of the rear apron The wooden fl oor panel is fi ve milli- 1 based on changes to aerodynamics, and adjustment to suit modifi ed fl ow 4 metres thicker, in accordance with as specifi ed in the regulations. topology – for example, due to new regulations. This leads to a greater 3 rear diffusor. ride height, and consequently to less 5 Wing mirrors downforce. Reduced aerodynamics in the wing mirror area, in accordance 2 4 Side channel with regulations. As at the front and rear of the car, 4 the air fl ow has also been modifi ed in the side channel. © BMW AG 2017 2016 © BMW AG 2017 2016 © BMW AG 2016 11 BMW CAR TEAMS. BMW TEAM RMG BMW Team RMG – with drivers Marco Wittmann, Augusto Marco Wittmann Augusto Farfus Farfus and Timo Glock – and (GER, #11) (BRA, #15) BMW Team RBM – with drivers Red Bull BMW M4 DTM Shell BMW M4 DTM Maxime Martin, Bruno Spengler and Tom Blomqvist – will each be competing with three cars BMW TEAM RMR in this year’s 18 races. The two BMW M4 DTMs of Glock and Timo Glock Tom Blomqvist Blomqvist will be supported by (GER, #16) (GBR, #31) a combined crew, consisting of DEUTSCHE POST BMW Driving Experience mechanics and engineers from BMW M4 DTM M4 DTM both BMW teams under the name of “RMR”. BMW TEAM RBM Bruno Spengler Maxime Martin (CAN, #7) (BEL, #36) BMW Bank M4 DTM SAMSUNG BMW M4 DTM 13 BMW TEAM RMG. MARCO #11 WITTMANN. Date/place of birth 24th November 1989 in Fürth (GER) Place of residence Fürth (GER) Marital status Unmarried Car Red Bull BMW M4 DTM Biggest success RMG RMG RMR 2014 and 2016 DTM champion DTM debut 2013 Founded: 2011 /// Team Principal: Stefan Reinhold /// Team Base: Andernach (GER) Favourite DTM tracks Norisring (GER), Spielberg (AUT) ACHIEVEMENTS IN DTM SINCE 2012. DTM HIGHLIGHTS. CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS. ACHIEVEMENTS IN DTM. st th st Wins: 11 2016 1 and 10 place Drivers’ standings 2016 1 place DTM Wins: 8 2nd place Teams’ standings 2014 1st place DTM Podiums: 22 2015 6th and 7th place Drivers’ standings 2013 8th place DTM, Rookie of the Year Podiums: 15 2nd place Teams’ standings 2011 2nd place Formula 3 Euro Series Pole positions: 9 Pole positions: 8 2014 1st and 7th place Drivers’ standings 2010 2nd place Formula 3 Euro Series Points: 794 1st place Teams’ standings 2008 2nd place Formula BMW Europe Points: 523 15 AUGUSTO TIMO #15 FARFUS. GLOCK. rd #16 Date/place of birth 3 September 1983 in Curitiba (BRA) Date/place of birth 18th March 1982 in Lindenfels (GER) Place of residence Monaco (MCO) Place of residence Landschlacht (SUI) Marital status Married, one son, one daughter Marital status Married, one son, one daughter Car Shell BMW M4 DTM Car DEUTSCHE POST BMW M4 DTM nd st Biggest success 2 place DTM in 2013, 1 place Nürburgring 24 Hours in 2010 Biggest success 2007 GP2 champion, three DTM wins DTM debut 2012 DTM debut 2013 Favourite DTM track Zandvoort (NED) Favourite DTM tracks Hockenheim (GER), Budapest (HUN) ACHIEVEMENTS IN DTM. CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS. CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS. ACHIEVEMENTS IN DTM. nd th Wins: 4 2015 2 place Daytona 24 Hours (GTLM) 2016 10 place DTM, 1 win Wins: 3 2013 2nd place DTM 2013 9th place DTM, 1 win Podiums: 12 2012 7th place DTM, Rookie of the Year 2008-2012 Formula 1 World Championship (3 podiums) Podiums: 5 2011 1st place 24h Dubai 2007 1st place in the GP2 Championship Pole positions: 5 Pole positions: 1 st 2010 1 place 24h Nürburgring 8th place ChampCar World Series, 2005 Points: 345 2009 3rd place FIA WTCC Rookie of the Year Points: 213 17 BMW TEAM RBM. BRUNO #7 SPENGLER. Date/place of birth 23rd August 1983 in Schiltigheim (FRA) Place of residence Möhlin (SUI) Marital status Unmarried Car BMW Bank M4 DTM Biggest success RBM RMR RBM 2012 DTM champion DTM debut 2005 Founded: 1995 /// Team Principal: Bart Mampaey /// Team Base: Mechelen (BEL) Favourite DTM tracks Norisring (GER), Hockenheim (GER) ACHIEVEMENTS IN DTM SINCE 2012.