Fact Sheet XXL DTM Budapest June 2/3, 2018 Races 5 & 6 #DTMBudapest With two points-fi nishes packed in his bags Schaeffl er ambassador Mike Rockenfeller is traveling to the DTM’s round in Hungary Touring car elite +++ Budapest +++ All races +++ Team +++ Driver +++ Car +++ Partner Audi +++ This is the DTM +++ Interview with executive board members +++ History: Schaeffl er in the DTM +++ Schaeffl er and the IC engine +++ Strategy: mobility for tomorrow +++ Facts and fi gures +++ Race track +++ Schedule +++ Contacts #DTMBudapest Budapest–Herzogenaurach 767 km Editorial Following the brilliant DTM season opener at Audi RS 5 DTM. At Schaeffl er, we obviously hope One of the most impressive places on Earth due E-mobility is gaining ground Hockenheim with a second-place fi nish, Mike for Rocky to be back in contention at the very front to its exceptional architecture, but with a fi rm Rockenfeller most recently experienced a diffi - of the fi eld in the next event in Hungary. In his fi ve focus on the future – that’s Budapest Budapest, above all, is known for its historical cult weekend at the Lausitzring. As the best Audi previous races at the Hungaroring, he fi nished grown wealth of culture. The city, however, em- driver in race one, our brand ambassador just fourth twice, missing the podium by just a very Country and people braces modern life as well. In the course of the barely missed scoring points. In race two, he took narrow margin. I can implementation of the “Budapest 2030 Long- eighth position in his green-white Schaeffl er only warmly recommend In all the rankings of Europe’s most beautiful cit- Term Urban Development Concept,” a strategy that you visit a DTM ies, Budapest appears in the top ten. Not surpris- paper for the long-term improvement of Buda- event. We have summa- ingly, because due to its location on the Danube pest’s urban conditions, a new car sharing con- Contact rized information, facts River, its old town and the Castle District, Hun- cept with 300 vehicles, a third of which are cur- and fi gures for you in gary’s capital off ers breathtaking sites galore. rently electric, was launched. The fl eet is planned Schaeffl er Technologies AG & Co. KG this brochure. Founded in 1873 by the incorporation of the pre- to be expanded by 100 electric cars per year and Communications and Marketing viously independent towns of Buda, Óbuda and by 2021 to consist exclusively of them. Schaeffl er Automotive Pest, Budapest – now home to over 1.7 million Industriestr. 1–3, 91074 Herzogenaurach people – is the tenth most populous city in the Jörg Walz Race track presse@schaeffl er.com, www.schaeffl er.com Vice President Communications & European Union. Editor-in-Chief Schaeffl er The Hungaroring is located about a half hour’s drive north-east of Budapest. Since it was opened in 1986, the circuit has been the annual host of a Formula 1 Grand Prix race. The record holder is Lewis Hamilton with fi ve victories. The DTM raced on the Hungaroring for the fi rst time in 1988. Ven- The touring car elite ezuelan Johnny Cecotto won both races. Follow- ing a long break, the track did not celebrate its Some of the world’s most notable drivers fi ght gripping duels in high-tech race DTM comeback until 2014. The Hungaroring is a cars with more than 500 horsepower on race tracks throughout Europe 1,752,000 challenging circuit with fast turns and many direc- inhabitants tional changes. Due to the tarmac still being new, the race cars have good grip. The internationally most popular touring car se- Even in the DTM’s early years, Schaeffl er sup- ries has been captivating fans since 1984 with a ported drivers and teams with its motorsport and 2 mix of attractive motorsport and a program fea- technical know-how, emphasizing its passion for of area 525 km Budapest turing a variety of entertainment. Three German technology. Since 2011, the company has been in June premium manufacturers pitted against each oth- giving its name to the Schaeffl er Audi and has Majestic The buildings of the Hungarian er in high-caliber racing, an enhanced event cal- celebrated major successes including two title parliament are located directly next to the Danube endar, two races per weekend, six diff erent coun- wins. This season, Schaeffl er, Audi, Phoenix Rac- tries hosting the DTM – the overall conditions for ing, the Schaeffl er Audi RS 5 DTM and driver Mike 24 °C the 2018 season could not be better. Rockenfeller are again forming a unit that prom- Daytime temperature ises to deliver success. 12 °C Nighttime temperature 8 Hours of sunshine/day 10 Days of rain/month Nostalgia 5 & 6 June 2/3, 2018 The DTM debuted at the Hungaroring as far back as in 1988, Budapest Hungary in the days of the Iron Curtain. In 2018, the circuit near Budapest is represented on the calendar for the fi fth time. More racing action 20 races in six European countries – the 2018 DTM calendar is more Drivers’ standings extensive than it has ever been since the 1996 season Pos. Driver Manufacturer Points 1 Timo Glock (D) BMW 72 Hockenheim 2 Gary Paff ett (GB) Mercedes-Benz 71 Germany 3 Pascal Wehrlein (D) Mercedes-Benz 39 4 Edoardo Mortara (CH) Mercedes-Benz 37 1 & 2 Rocky in contention at the front 5 Lucas Auer (A) Mercedes-Benz 33 May 5/6, 2018 6 Paul di Resta (GB) Mercedes-Benz 28 With his second place clinched in race two Mike Rockenfeller was the best Audi driver in the season opener at Hockenheim. In the drivers’ 7 Marco Wittmann (D) BMW 26 standings he is in third position tied on points with another contender. 8 Philipp Eng (A) BMW 26 9 Bruno Spengler (CDN) BMW 23 10 Mike Rockenfeller (D) Audi 22 Lausitzring Germany Damage limitation May 19/20, 2018 Teams’ standings On a weekend that was diffi cult for Audi across the board, Pos. Team Points Schaeffl er driver Mike Rockenfeller still managed to stand out. Norisring In race two, Rocky took eighth position. Germany 1 Mercedes-AMG Motorsport PETRONAS 110 15 & 16 2 BMW Team RMR 98 3 SILBERPFEIL Energy Mercedes-AMG Motorsport 70 Long runner 5 Audi Sport Team Phoenix 33 3 & 4 Highlight September 8/9, 2018 The Nürburgring is June 23/24, 2018 Zandvoort the only track to have City circuit feeling at the Norisring – and The Netherlands continuously appeared painful memories for Mike Rockenfeller: on the calendar ever since Manufacturers’ standings Last year, he broke his midfoot in an the DTM’s 1984 inaugural accident that was not his fault. Pos. Manufacturer Points season. The races are Nürburgring 1 Mercedes-Benz 212 7 & 8 Germany held on the short version 9 & 10 of the Grand Prix circuit. 2 BMW 164 3 Audi 52 Rocky’s turf July 14/15, 2018 Spielberg Austria On Circuit Zandvoort located directly on the North Sea coast, Schaeffl er Brands Hatch United Kingdom driver Mike Rockenfeller has 11 & 12 Natural spectacle previously celebrated two victories. Comeback September 22/23, 2018 17 & 18 August 11/12, 2018 Formerly having hosted races under the name of Österreichring Following a four-year break, the DTM is returning to the and subsequently A1-Ring, the Red Bull Ring has been part of the motherland of motorsport. The races will not be held on the DTM program since 2011. It is famous for its idyllic surroundings. Misano Italy 13 & 14 short version as before, but on the full Grand Prix circuit. 19 & 20 Showdown Hockenheim Germany October 13/14, 2018 Double premiere The grand fi nale not to be missed: In nine of the past 15 seasons, the August 25/26, 2018 DTM title was only awarded on the last race weekend. Misano World Circuit, usually a venue for motorcycle racing, is celebrating a premiere in the DTM. In addition, the track will host the series’ fi rst night races (each starting at 10.20 PM). Active in motorsport with Congenial factory commitment since the 1980s +++ Initially active in quintet DTM in the 1990s +++ Factory- Premium partner Schaeffl er, manufacturer Audi, fi elding team Phoenix Racing, backed comeback in 2004 driver Mike Rockenfeller and the Schaeffl er Audi RS 5 DTM race car – these season +++ Also involved in players are jointly battling for points and trophies in the 2018 DTM Formula E, rallycross, GT and TCR racing +++ Long-standing partnership with Schaeffl er Auto Union DKW F89 1950 Audi A4 from 1995 in production car sector +++ Cage-Guided INA Needle Bearing Overrunning Alternator Pulley Titles and victories Left: examples of Schaeffl er Schaeffl er has celebrated technologies at Audi triumphs in series such as: Innovative technology group +++ Motorsport as a platform for technology between DTM, Formula E, WEC, 24 H Le Mans, road and race track +++ Has been supporting DTM teams and drivers since the 1980s 24 H Nürburgring, +++ Has been naming sponsor of the Schaeffl er Audi since 2011 +++ Responsible for Formula E Dakar Rally and the powertrain technology of the championship-winning team in Formula E 1 x drivers’ champion endurance rallies WEC 2 x drivers’ world champion 2 x manufacturers’ world champion 13 x 24 H Le Mans winner DTM/Super Touring Cars 10 x drivers’ champion (DTM) Audi A5 Sportback from 2007 Audi SQ7 from 2016 4 x manufacturers’ champion (DTM) Thermal Management Module Electromechanical Roll Stabilizer 12 x drivers’ champion (STW) 8 x manufacturers’ champion (STW) Rally 2 x drivers’ world champion 2 x manufacturers’ world champion 2004 1st Porsche Carrera Cup 2006 1st 24 H Nürburgring Mike Rockenfeller 2008 1st Le Mans Series Date of birth October 31, 1983 2010 1st 24 H Le Mans # Place of birth Neuwied (D) 992013 1st DTM Residence Landschlacht (CH) Height 1,75 m Weight 68 kg Chassis CFRP monocoque with integrated DTM fuel cell 2 x driver champions 1 x team champion