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Le Mans 2005
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Content
Audi at Le Mans 2005 History: Audi at Le Mans
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Audi Sport
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Audi R8
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Audi drivers, Drivers profiles
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Audi Teams
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The track
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Le Mans facts, Schedule
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Le Mans winners
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Le Mans statistics, Audi R8 victories
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Technical regulations, Sporting regulations
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Partners
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Audi Communication Motorsport
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Audi at Le Mans
Audi at Le Mans
Audi competes in the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the
held since 1923, was completely dominated by the
– it would be the first triumph for an American team
team dates back more than a decade.
seventh time this year – with one clear goal: “Our cus-
three-way fight between the Audi importer teams
since 1967.
“With Champion and ORECA we have two very strong
tomer teams should secure the fifth victory for Audi,”
from America, Great Britain and Japan. Audi Sport Ja-
The Audi PlayStation Team ORECA project that brings
partners, in whose hands we know our R8 will be well
says Head of Audi Motorsport Dr Wolfgang Ullrich.
pan Team Goh snatched the victory by a mere 41.354
a pure Francophone team to the grid with the sup-
looked after”, says Head of Audi Motorsport Dr Wolf-
Audi‘s history in what is possibly the world‘s tough-
seconds.
port of Audi France is no less ambitious. “Team, driv-
gang Ullrich, who has assigned five of his works driv-
est car race is already impressive: Since the debut
The Le Mans race possibilities again lie in the hands
ers and tyres originate from France, and in the R8 we
ers to the importers‘ Le Mans squads. One of them is
season in 1999, Audi drivers have managed to finish
of Audi importers in 2005. Audi of America and Audi
have the best car,“ explains Team Director Hugues de
six-time Le Mans winner Tom Kristensen with the Team
on the winners´ podium at all six races. In 2000, 2001,
UK support Team ADT Champion Racing, which starts
Chaunac.
ADT Champion Racing who would make history with a
2002 and 2004 an Audi R8 crossed the finish line in
the 24-hour race for the fifth time with the Audi R8. Af-
Until now, ORECA has contested the 24 Hours of Le
seventh victory having already won four times in an
first position.
ter a brace of third place finishes in the previous two
Mans on eleven occasions and has already won it
Audi R8.
Last year the long-distance classic, which has been
years, Dave Maraj‘s team now aims for overall victory
once in 1991. The last Le Mans victory for a French
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History: Audi at Le Mans
History: Audi at Le Mans
For Head of Audi Motorsport Dr Wolfgang Ullrich, the
that the corporate slogan “Vorsprung durch Technik”
tremely difficult conditions, with occasional torrential
saved precious time because they stopped less often
24 Hours of Le Mans are “the greatest challenge there
should be taken literally. Audi Sport Japan Team Goh
rain showers, Audi celebrated a convincing one-two
for fuel.
is in motorsport.” Last year, the race winning Audi R8
clinched the fourth Audi R8 victory in 2004.
victory. Turbo FSI technology, used for the first time,
With the hat-trick, AUDI AG did not only write a new
covered 5,173 kilometres within 24 hours which is
In 1999, Audi Sport Team Joest mounted the winners’
played a crucial role. The improved throttle response
chapter in its motorsport history, but also added a
almost the total distance of all Formula 1 races in a
rostrum on their Le Mans debut. In the summer heat
thanks to the direct fuel injection gave the Audi driv-
successful chapter to the Le Mans story. Audi is the
year.
wave one year later, Audi joined the endurance classic
ers a considerable advantage on the wet track.
first manufacturer allowed to call a Le Mans trophy
Audi has been competing in Le Mans since 1999 – and
race winners’ roll-of-honour for the first time – with
On the way to occupying every step of the podium in
its own. In the early 1990s the Automobile Club de
very rarely has an car manufacturer been as success-
a dream result: Team Joest´s three R8 prototypes oc-
2002, the lower fuel consumption of the Audi devel-
l´Ouest (ACO), the organiser of the Le Mans 24 Hour
ful as Audi in what is regarded as the world’s tough-
cupied the first three positions.
oped FSI technology, fully came into effect. The 610
race, created the trophy that was handed to the Le
est motor race. By winning three times in succession
In the 2001 season, the Audi team proved that the
hp Audi R8 prototypes were not only the fastest cars
Mans winner for a year and which had to be returned
in 2000, 2001 and 2002, the Audi works team proved
previous year’s feat had not been a case of luck: In ex-
in the field, but thanks to the Turbo FSI engines they
to the ACO prior to the start of the following Le Mans
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History: Audi at Le Mans
History: Audi at Le Mans
race. At the same time, the organisers decided that a
successful Le Mans Prototype ever is on display at the
1999
2002
manufacturer could keep the trophy for good if it won
Le Mans automobile museum.
Audi R8R (Audi Sport Team Joest)
Audi R8 (Audi Sport Team Joest)
the Le Mans 24 Hour race with the same team three
However the relationship between Audi and the
3 #8 Biela / Pirro / Theys, 360 laps
1 #1 Biela / Kristensen / Pirro, 375
times in succession.
world’s most important long-distance race continues:
4 #7 Aiello / Alboreto / Capello, 346
2 #2 Capello / Herbert / Pescatori, 374
Audi Sport Team Joest achieved this hat-trick with the
At the 2003 IAA, Audi unveiled the Le Mans quattro
Audi R8C (Audi Sport Team UK)
3 #3 Krumm / Peter / Werner, 372
wins in 2000, 2001 and 2002. In September 2002, Dr
– a sportscar study, which will now be developed for
Retired: #10 McCarthy / Wallace / Weaver
Audi R8 (Audi Sport Japan Team Goh)
Retired: #9 Abt / Johansson / Ortelli
7 #5 Ara / Dalmas / Katoh, 358
Martin Winterkorn, Chairman of the Board of AUDI AG,
the road. AUDI AG supplies, in addition, all the Official
was presented with the trophy by Michel Cosson, the
Cars for the race. 2000
2003
Audi R8 (Audi Sport Team Joest)
Audi R8 (Team ADT Champion Racing)
1 #8 Biela / Kristensen / Pirro, 368
3 #6 Johansson / Lehto / Pirro, 372
2 #9 Aiello / McNish / Ortelli, 367
Audi R8 (Audi Sport Japan Team Goh)
3 #7 Abt / Alboreto / Capello, 365
4 #5 Ara / Magnussen / Werner, 370
ACO President at that time. Since then it has been on display for everyone to admire at the Audi museum mobile in Ingolstadt. In return, an example of the most
Audi R8 (Audi Sport UK) Retired: #10Biela / McCarthy / Salo
2001
2004
Audi R8 (Audi Sport Team Joest)
Audi R8 (Audi Sport Japan Team Goh)
1 #1 Biela / Kristensen / Pirro, 321
1 #5 Ara / Capello / Kristensen, 379
2 #2 Aiello / Capello / Pescatori, 320
Audi R8 (Audi Sport UK Team Veloqx)
Audi R8 (Champion Racing)
2 #88 Davies / Herbert / Smith, 379
Retired: #3 Herbert / Kelleners / Theys
5 #8 Biela / Kaffer / McNish, 350
Audi R8 (Johansson Motorsport)
Audi R8 (Team ADT Champion Racing)
Retired: #4 Coronel / Johansson / Lemarie
3 #2 Lehto / Werner / Pirro, 368
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Audi Sport
Who is who at Audi Sport at Le Mans
Behind the motorsport successes of AUDI AG stands
of Motorsport of AUDI AG since November 1993, ap-
the committed team of Audi Sport. Located for more
proximately 150 Audi Sport employees are largely re-
than 25 years in Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm and with
sponsible for the development and testing of the race
its enormous level of know-how, the team is a guar-
cars. The responsibility for racing is made by proven
antee that Audi races from victory to victory and that
partners in close cooperation with Audi Sport.
the Audi marque also demonstrates “Vorsprung durch
Audi Sport engineers also support the motorsport
Technik” in motorsport.
involvement of Audi importers. In addition, the exper-
The technology transfer made to production and, as
tise built up by Audi Sport in the vehicle and power
a result to the customer, guarantees the close work-
train fields is also increasingly resourced by the Audi
ing relationship between Audi Sport and the AUDI AG
brand group and the other Motorsport Departments
Technical Development.
of the Volkswagen Group.
Dr Wolfgang Ullrich Head of Audi Motorsport, Head of Audi Sport
Under the direction of Dr Wolfgang Ullrich, the Head
Siegfried Krause Head of commercial motorsport
Wolfgang Appel Head of Vehicle Technology
Ulrich Baretzky Head of Engine Technology
Franz Braun Head of workshop
Rainer Kammergruber Project leader Sportscar
Christian Weck Project leader R8
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Audi R8
Audi R8
2005 is the sixth and final season for the for the most
The Audi R8 also celebrated its race debut at the
54, although the going will, quite literally, get tough
excess of 600 hp. The V8 power plant’s engine elec-
successful Le Mans Prototype ever. New technical
American long-distance classic in March 2000. It was
for the R8 in its last season at Le Mans. In 2005, the R8
tronics were adapted to suit the smaller restrictors by
regulations come into force at the 24 Hours of
the beginning of a unique success story. The Audi R8
must start with 50 kilograms more ballast than before
Audi Sport. Apart from this the R8 remains unchanged
Le Mans from 2006 onwards. The Audi Sport techni-
celebrated its 50th victory in a sportscar race at the Le
(950 instead of 900 kilograms minimum weight). Fur-
from last year.
cians in Ingolstadt and Neckarsulm are already work-
Mans Endurance Series (LMES) finale in Spa-Francor-
thermore, the Automobile Club de l‘Ouest stipulates
However, the Audi R8 prototype’s greatest advantages
ing on a successor to the R8 that complies with the
champs last September. This milestone is particularly
an even smaller engine air intake restrictor than the
remain untouched through the change in regulations:
new regulations. The first tests are planned for the
impressive, since it was achieved in only four years in
previous year. The power of the Turbo FSI engine sinks
the ease of maintenance, the almost legendary reli-
end of 2005, the race debut in the 12-hour race at Se-
60 competitive outings.
to approximately 520 hp. To compare: In March 2000
ability – there has not been a single engine failure in a
bring (Florida) at the start of the 2006 season.
In the meantime, the number of wins has climbed to
the Audi R8 made its debut in Sebring with well in
race to this day – and the low fuel consumption.
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Audi R8
Audi R8 (2005 Le Mans version)
Since the 2001 season, the Audi R8 V8-engine has been
minutes – a fascinating spectacle that the regulations
Vehicle type
Driveshafts
using the unique combination of FSI and turbo tech-
have recently forbidden. The R8 is nevertheless still a
Le Mans Prototype (LM P1)
Constant-velocity plunging tripod joints
nology worldwide. In the meantime it has successfully
very user friendly car, which is of particular importance
been adopted by Audi for its production cars.
in an endurance race such as Le Mans.
Chassis
Steering
The Audi engineers also demonstrated “Vorsprung
“Our teams also have a good chance in the race this
Carbon fibre monocoque, crash structure ACO and
Rack-and-pinion power steering
durch Technik” in many other areas of the R8 project.
year thanks to the reliability and the low fuel consump-
The R8 was the first Le Mans Prototype with a pneumat-
tion,” Head of Audi Motorsport Dr Wolfgang Ullrich is
ically activated gear shift mechanism. Audi also devel-
convinced. “However, in all probability others will start
Engine
bone suspension, pushrod system with spring/
oped a unique system allowing the complete gearbox
from the front row.”
V8 engine, turbo charged, 90 degree cylinder angle,
damper unit, adjustable gas-filled shock absorbers
and suspension unit to be changed in a little over four
FIA approved, CFK rollbars front and rear, carbon fibre body
Suspension Independent suspension front and rear, double-wish-
4 valves per cylinder, 2 Garrett turbo chargers, to comply with in the rules 2 x 29.9 mm air restrictors
Brakes
and boost pressure restriction to 1.67 bars absolute,
Hydraulic dual-circuit brake system, monobloc light-
direct fuel injection FSI
alloy brake calipers, ventilated carbon fibre brake discs at front and rear, brake balance adjustable by Bosch MS 2.9
Engine management Engine lubrication Displacement
3600 cc
Output (about)
520 hp
Torque
driver
Dry sump, Shell lubricants
more than 700 Nm
Transmission Clutch
Rims O.Z. forged magnesium rims, front: 13.5 x 18 inches, rear 14.5 x 18 inches
Rear wheel drive CFK clutch
Tyres Michelin Radial, front: 33/65-18, rear: 37/71-18
Gearbox Sequential 6-speed sports gearbox, partner Ricardo
Length
4650 mm
Width
2000 mm
Differential
Height
1080 mm
Multiple-disc limited-slip differential
Minimum weight Fuel tank capacity
950 kgs 80 ltrs
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Audi drivers
Frank Biela
At the 24 Hours of Le Mans one thing, more than any-
successful Le Mans driver ever. He competes for Team
Date of birth:
2 August 1964
thing else, is order of the day: experience. That’s why
ADT Champion Racing together with the Finn JJ Lehto,
Place of birth:
Neuss (D)
the driver squads of both Audi customer teams for the
who won Le Mans in 1995, and Audi works driver Mar-
Residence:
Monte Carlo (MC)
“race of the year” hold no surprises: All nine drivers
co Werner. The trio won the 12-hour race in Sebring in
Status:
married to Patricia, 1 daughter (Isabelle), 1 son (Patrick)
are seasoned Le Mans campaigners; six of them have
March together. The sister car is driven by the three
stood at least once on the podium’s top step.
top-flight Audi works drivers Frank Biela, Allan McNish
The Dane Tom Kristensen looks like he could be a good
and Emanuele Pirro – all former Le Mans winners.
bet for victory, up until now he started eight times in
Audi PlayStation Team ORECA starts with a pure
Le Mans and won on six occasions. Last year, the Audi
French team, made up of the former Audi works driver
works driver equalled the record previously held by the
Stéphane Ortelli, Jean-Marc Gounon and Formula 1
Belgian Jacky Ickx. Kristensen now has the chance to become the most
test driver Franck Montagny.
Motorsport since: 1982 (Audi driver since 1991) Le Mans results
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
3rd
1st
1st
1st
–
5th
Career 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995
1996
1997
4th in German Kart Championship 4th in European Formula Ford 1600 Championship 3rd in German Formula Ford 1600 2nd in German Formula Ford 2000 14th in DTM, 7th in German Formula 3 3rd in German Formula 3, 15th in DTM 13rd in DTM, German Formula 3 10th in DTM German Touring Car Champion (Audi V8 quattro) 15th in DTM (Audi V8 quattro) French Touring Car Champion (Audi 80 quattro) 2nd in German Touring Car Cup (Audi 80 competition) 3rd in German Super Touring Car Cup (Audi A4 quattro), 1st in Touring Car World Cup Le Castellet (Audi A4 quattro) British Touring Car Champion (Audi A4 quattro), Winner of Macau Touring Car Grand Prix (Audi A4 quattro) 2nd British Touring Car Championship (Audi A4 quattro)
1998 1999 2000
2001
2002 2003
2004 2005
14th in German Super Touring Car Championship (Audi A4) 3rd in 24 Hours of Le Mans (Audi R8R) Winner of 24 Hours of Le Mans (Audi R8), Winner of 12 Hours of Sebring (Audi R8), 4th in American Le Mans Series (Audi R8) Winner of 24 Hours of Le Mans ( Audi R8), Winner of “Petit Le Mans“ (Audi R8), 2nd American Le Mans Series (Audi R8) Winner of 24 Hours of Le Mans (Audi R8), 3rd in American Le Mans Series (Audi R8) Winner of American Le Mans Series (Audi R8), Winner of 12 Hours of Sebring (Audi R8), 3rd in „Petit Le Mans“ (Audi R8) Winner of 12 Hours of Sebring (Audi R8), DTM (Audi A4 DTM) 2nd in 12 Hours of Sebring (Audi R8), Audi works driver in the ALMS
www.frank-biela.de
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Jean-Marc Gounon
Tom Kristensen
Date of birth:
1 January 1965
Date of birth:
7 July 1967
Place of birth:
Aubenas (F)
Place of birth:
Hobro (DK)
Residence:
St. Julien de Serre (F)
Residence:
Monte Carlo (MC)
Status:
single, 1 son (Jules)
Status:
single (partner Hanne), 1 son (Oliver), 1 daugthter (Carla Marlou)
Motorsport since: 1978 (Audi driver since 2005) Le Mans results
Motorsport since: 1977 (Audi driver since 2000)
1995
1996
1997
1998
2000
2003
2004
–
–
2nd
–
–
7th
–
Le Mans results
Career 1978-84 Kart (2nd in European Championship 1984) 1985 10th in French Formula Renault 1986 2nd in French Formula Renault 1987 2nd in French Formula Renault 1988 4th in French Formula 3 Championship 1989 French Formula 3 Champion 1990 9th in Formula 3000 1991 6th in Formula 3000 1992 6th in Formula 3000 1993 Formula 1, Porsche Carrera Cup 1994 Formula 1, 6th in French Super Touring Car Championship 1995 BPR Series 1996 5th in BPR Series, 2nd in Lamborghini Trophy 1997 2nd in 24 Hours of Le Mans, 11th in FIA GT Championship, 8th in Trophée Andros 1998 9th in FIA GT Championship 1999 6th in Sports Car World Cup, FIA GT Championship, American Le Mans Series 2000 10th in American Le Mans Series
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
1st
–
–
1st
1st
1st
1st
1st
Career 2001 2002 2003 2004
5th in Lamborghini Trophy, 9th in Sports Car World Cup Lamborghini Trophy, 24th in FIA GT Championship 45th in FIA GT Championship 5th in LM P2 Le Mans Endurance Series, Winner of LM P2 1000 km Nürburgring and Silverstone
1982-84 Danish Kart Champion 1985 Scandinavian Kart Champion 1986 2nd in European Kart Championship, Danish Kart Champion, Italian Kart Champion 1987 2nd in Kart World Championship, Formula Ford 2000 1989 2nd in Kart World Championship 1991 German Formula 3 Champion 1992 5th in Japanese Formula 3 Championship, 2nd in Japanese Touring Car Championship 1993 Japanese Formula 3 Champion, Winner of Formula 3 World Cup Fuji, 2nd in Formula 3 Grand Prix Macau 1994 2nd in Japanese Touring Car Championship, 9th in Japanese Formula 3000 Championship 1995 2nd in Japanese Formula 3000 Championship, 5th in Japanese Touring Car Championship 1996 6th in Intl. Formula 3000 Championship 1997 Winner of 24 Hours of Le Mans 1998 German Super Touring Car Championship, Formula 1 test driver 1999 3rd in German Super Touring Car
2000
2001
2002
2003 2004 2005
Championship, Winner of 12 Hours of Sebring Winner of 24 Hours of Le Mans (Audi R8), Winner of 12 Hours of Sebring (Audi R8), 2nd in “Petit Le Mans“ (Audi R8), Michelin Formula 1 test driver Winner of 24 Hours of Le Mans (Audi R8), 2nd in 12 Hours of Sebring (Audi R8), 4th in American Le Mans Series (Audi R8) Winner of American Le Mans Series (Audi R8), Winner of 24 Hours of Le Mans (Audi R8), Winner of “Petit Le Mans“ (Audi R8) Winner of 24 Hours of Le Mans, Winner of 1000 km Spa and Le Mans (Audi R8) Winner of 24 Hours of Le Mans (Audi R8), 4th in DTM (Audi A4 DTM) Winner of 12 Hours of Sebring (Audi R8), Audi works driver in DTM
www.tomkristensen.com
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JJ Lehto
Allan McNish
Date of birth:
31 January 1966
Date of birth:
29 December 1969
Place of birth:
Espoo (FIN)
Place of birth:
Dumfries (GB)
Residence:
Monte Carlo (MC)
Residence:
Monte Carlo (MC)
Status:
married to Satu, 2 daughters (Juulia and Johanna), 1 son (Juho)
Status:
married to Kelly, 1 son (Finlay)
Motorsport since: 1972 (Audi driver since 2003) Le Mans results
Motorsport since: 1981 (Audi driver 2000 and since 2004)
1990
1991
1995
1996
1997
1999
2002
2003
2004
–
9th
1st
9th
–
–
12th
3rd
3rd
Career 1972-80 1981 1982 1985 1986 1987
1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
1997
Le Mans results
1997
1998
1999
2000
2004
–
1st
–
2nd
5th
Career Kart Motocross Motocross 4th in Finnish Formula Ford 1600 Championship Winner of European, Scandinavian and Finish Formula Ford 1600 Championships Winner of European and British Formula Ford Championships, Winner of Formula Ford World Cup Winner of British Formula 3 Championship Formula 3000 Championship, Formula 1 Formula 1 12nd in Formula 1, 3rd at Imola Formula 1 13rd in Formula 1 Formula 1 Winner of 24 Hours of Le Mans, 13rd in DTM, 11th in ITC 9th in 24 Hours of Le Mans, Winner of Suzuka 1000 km race, 5th in ITC 24 Hours of Le Mans, 2nd in FIA GT Championship
1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003
2004
2005
ChampCar Series 24 Hours of Le Mans, 4th in American Le Mans Series 6th in American Le Mans Series 2nd in GT class of American Le Mans Series 24 Hours of Le Mans, 13th in American Le Mans Series 3rd in American Le Mans Series (Audi R8), 3rd in 24 Hours of Le Mans (Audi R8), Winner of “Petit Le Mans“ (Audi R8), 2nd in 12 Hours of Sebring (Audi R8) Winner of American Le Mans Series (Audi R8), Winner of “Petit Le Mans“ (Audi R8), 2nd in 12 Hours of Sebring (Audi R8), 3rd in 24 Hours of Le Mans (Audi R8) Winner of 12 Hours of Sebring (Audi R8)
1981-82 1983 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999
Kart British Kart Champion 3rd in Kart World Championship British Kart Champion 2nd in Formula Ford 1600 Championship 1st in Formula Opel Lotus 2nd in British Formula 3 Championship 4th in Int. Formula 3000 Championship, Formula 1 test driver Formula 1 test driver, Int. Formula 3000 Championship Formula 1 test driver, Int. Formula 3000 Championship Formula 1 test driver Formula 1 test driver, Int. Formula 3000 Championship Int. Formula 3000 Championship Formula 1 test driver 23rd in FIA GT Championship, Sports Car races in USA Winner of 24 Hours of Le Mans, 5th in FIA GT Championship 24 Hours of Le Mans, 2nd in 24 Hours of Daytona
2000
2001 2002 2003 2004
2005
Winner of American Le Mans Series (Audi R8), 2nd in 12 Hours of Sebring (Audi R8), 2nd in 24 Hours of Le Mans (Audi R8), Winner of “Petit Le Mans“ (Audi R8) Formula 1 test driver, 24 Hours of Daytona Formula 1 Formula 1 test driver Winner of 12 Hours of Sebring (Audi R8), 2nd in Le Mans Endurance Series (Audi R8), Winner of 1000 km Nürburgring and Silverstone (Audi R8) 2nd in 12 Hours of Sebring (Audi R8), Audi works driver in DTM
www.allanmcnish.com
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Franck Montagny
Stéphane Ortelli
Date of birth:
5 January 1978
Date of birth:
30 March 1970
Place of birth:
Feurs (F)
Place of birth:
Hyères (F)
Residence:
Oxford in (GB)
Residence:
Monte Carlo (MC)
Status:
single
Status:
single
Motorsport since: 1990 (Audi driver since 2005) Le Mans results
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
16th
–
19th
–
6th
Motorsport since: 1984 (Audi driver since 2005) Le Mans results
1995
1996
1997
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2004
–
17th
–
1st
–
2nd
–
–
3rd GT2
Career
Career
1990-93 Kart (French Champion in 1993) 1994 Winner of French Formula Campus 1995 4th in French Formula Renault 1996 6th in French Formula Renault 1997 4th in French Formula 3 Championship 1998 2nd in French Formula 3 Championship 1999 9th in Formula 3000, 16th in “Petit Le Mans“ 2000 Formula 3000 2001 Winner of Formula Open Nissan 2002 3rd in Nissan World Series, 6th in 24 Hours of Le Mans, 15th in FIA Sports Car Championship 2003 Winner of Nissan World Series, Formula 1 test driver 2004 Formula 1 test driver 2005 Formula 1 test driver
1984-89 Kart 1990 Volant Elf 1991 Winner of French Formula 3 B Championship 1992 11th in French Formula 3 Championship 1993 7th in Peugeot 905 Spider Cup 1994 9th in French Super Touring Car Championship 1995 8th in French Super Touring Car Championship 1996 6th in GT2 of BPR Series, 24 Hours of Daytona 1997 7th in GT2 of FIA GT Championship 1998 Winner of 24 Hours of Le Mans, 5th in Porsche Supercup, 3rd in GT2 FIA GT Championship 1999 6th in GT2 of 24 Hours of Daytona, 2 wins in Porsche Supercup, FIA GT Championship 2000 3rd in Porsche Supercup, FIA GT Championship, 2nd in 24 Hours of Le Mans (Audi R8) 2001 7th in N-GT of FIA GT Championship, 3rd in Porsche Supercup 2002 Winner of Porsche Supercup, Winner of N-GT of FIA GT Championship, 3rd in GT of 24 Hours of Daytona
www.fmontagny.com
2003
2004
Winner of N-GT of FIA-GT Championship, Winner of 24 Hours of Spa, 2nd in GT of 1000 km Le Mans 3rd in N-GT of FIA GT Championship, Winner of Porsche Cup 3rd in 24 Hours of Spa, 2nd in GT of Le Mans Endurance Series
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Emanuele Pirro
Marco Werner
Date of birth:
12 January 1962
Date of birth:
27 April 1966
Place of birth:
Rome (I)
Place of birth:
Dortmund (D)
Residence:
Monte Carlo (MC)
Residence:
Ermatingen (CH)
Status:
married to Marie-Hélène, 2 sons (Cristoforo and Goffredo)
Status:
single (partner Annett), one daughter (Janina)
Motorsport since: 1980 (Audi driver since 1994) Le Mans results
Motorsport since: 1984 (Audi driver since 2002)
1981
1998
1999
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
–
–
3rd
1st
1st
1st
3rd
3rd
Career 1976-79 1978 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991
1992
1993 1994
Le Mans results
2002
2003
2004
3rd
4th
3rd
Career Kart, Italian Champion 1976 and 1979 2nd in Kart European Championship 1st in Italian Formula Fiat Abarth 6th in European Formula 3 Championship 2nd in European Formula 3 Championship 3rd in European Formula 3 Championship 6th in European Formula 2 Championship 3rd in Formula 3000 3rd in Formula 3000 World Touring Car Championship 3rd in Japanese Formula 3000 Championship Formula 1, Winner of 24 Hours of Nürburgring, 6th in Japanese F3000 Championship Formula 1, DTM, 2nd in Italian Touring Car Championship 18th in Formula 1, 3rd in Italian Touring Car Championship, Winner of Touring Car Grand Prix Macau Winner of Touring Car Grand Prix Macau, DTM, 6th in Italian Touring Car Championship 13th in Italian Touring Car Championship Italian Touring Car Champion, 3rd in Touring Car Cup Germany (both Audi 80 competition)
1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000
2001
2002 2003 2004
2005
Italian Touring Car Champion (Audi A4 quattro) 1st in German Super Touring Car Cup (Audi A4 quattro) 6th in German Super Touring Car Cup (Audi A4 quattro) German Super Touring Car Championship (Audi A4) 3rd in 24 Hours of Le Mans (Audi R8R), 5th in 12 Hours of Sebring (Audi R8R) Winner of 24 Hours of Le Mans (Audi R8), Winner of 12 Hours of Sebring (Audi R8), 3rd in American Le Mans Series (Audi R8) Winner of 24 Hours of Le Mans (Audi R8), Winner of American Le Mans Series (Audi R8), Winner of “Petit Le Mans“ (Audi R8) Winner of 24 Hours of Le Mans (Audi R8), 4th in American Le Mans Series (Audi R8) 3rd in 24 Hours of Le Mans (Audi R8), 2nd in 12 Hours of Sebring (Audi R8) 2nd in 12 Hours of Sebring (Audi R8), 3rd in 24 Hours of Le Mans (Audi R8), 11th in DTM (Audi A4 DTM) 2nd in 12 Hours of Sebring (Audi R8), Audi works driver in the ALMS
www.pirro.com
1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994
1995
1996 1997
1998 1999
German Endurance Cup German Formula Ford 1600 German Formula Ford 1600 3rd in German Formula Ford Championship 4th in German Formula Opel Lotus Challenge 2nd in German Formula Opel Lotus Challenge 8th in German Formula 3 Championship 2nd in German Formula 3 Championship 2nd in German Formula 3 Championship, Winner of Formula 3 Grand Prix Monaco 3rd in German Endurance Cup, class winner of 24 Hours of Nürburgring German Touring Car Cup, German Endurance Cup, German Formula 3 Championship Winner of 24 Hours of Daytona, 5th in Porsche Supercup, 4th in German Porsche Carrera Cup, Interserie, German Super Touring Car Cup 10th in German Super Touring Car Cup, class winner of 24 Hours of Nürburgring German Super Touring Car Cup, FIA GT Championship, German Porsche Carrera Cup ISRS Series German Endurance Cup,
2000 2001
2002 2003
2004
2005
Euro DTC final Zandvoort 11th in Porsche Supercup, Touring car races at Spa and Macau 2nd in Porsche Supercup, 19th in FIA GT Championship, German GTP Endurance races 3rd in 24 Hours of Le Mans (Audi R8), 2nd in Porsche Supercup Winner of American Le Mans Series (Audi R8), Winner of 12 Hours of Sebring (Audi R8), 3rd in “Petit Le Mans” (Audi R8), 2nd in 24 Hours of Nürburgring (Abt-Audi TT-R), 4th in 24 Hours of Le Mans (Audi R8) Winner of American Le Mans Series (Audi R8), Winner of “Petit Le Mans” (Audi R8), 2nd in 12 Hours of Sebring (Audi R8), 3rd in 24 Hours of Le Mans (Audi R8) Winner of 12 Hours of Sebring (Audi R8), Audi works driver in the ALMS
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Team ADT Champion Racing
Audi PlayStation Team ORECA
Champion operates the largest Audi dealer complex
Winner of USRRC Series
ORECA stands for Organisation et Exploitation Course
Winner of Trophée Andros
in the world. The Champion race department is one
1998
Automobile. The company, established by Hugues de
1996, 1997
of the most modern in North America. Dave Maraj's
Chaunac, is more than just one of the world's most
team has been competing in the American Le Mans
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successful racing teams. With its 180 employees
European Rally Champion
Series (ALMS) with the Audi R8 since 2001. The team
550 West Copans Road
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2004
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Public Relations
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Press
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The track
The track
Frank Biela is the most successful German Le Mans
ly as the first corner after the start-finish straight,
important place on the way to setting a fast time.
because another long straight follows immediately
driver since Hans-Joachim Stuck and Klaus Lud-
an uphill right hander that is taken in sixth gear.
You have to get the line right.
after. The second is a left-right-left combination,
wig. The Audi works driver won the 24-hour race
On the exit of the corner you have to brake for left
On the exit of Tertre Rouge you shift from fourth to
which is a little quicker than the first and doesn’t
three times in succession (2000, 2001 and 2002).
entering the chicane.
fifth, and then briefly
really present a problem – always assuming you
The 40-year old describes a lap around the 13.650
The change of direc-
back down to third
get the braking point right and meet the apex.
kilometre circuit:
tion and finding the
for
the
Previously there was a jump before
right braking point
right-
the Mulsanne hairpin, which has
are very difficult, and
hander
recently been smoothed out. The
leading
track is very bumpy under braking
“Le Mans is something very special for me. I must be honest and say that my pulse still races just be-
Courbe Dunlop
the chicane is also
Tertre Rouge
fore first practice. The circuit is simply incredibly
very slippery, which always makes accelerating out
onto the straight. This is also a key
for the hairpin; it’s not easy to keep
fast, you have to get used to it again every time.
of this second-gear corner very tricky irrespective
point, especially the exit because
the car under control here.
The long bumpy straights littered with bumps and
of whether you are on new or used tyres.
you have to be on the power early to
The Mulsanne hairpin is taken in
grooves, the traffic and much more makes Le Mans
It then goes down into a hollow, Tertre Rouge – a
carry the speed down the straight,
second gear, before things get re-
so unique.
very fast banked and bumpy ‘S’ bend which has
only then can you reach the maximum
ally interesting. You drive along a
Every section has its peculiarities. They start as ear-
everything. Tertre Rouge is very, very fast and an
speed of approximately 310 kph be-
very wide track all the way to Mul-
fore the first chicane.
sanne. From Mulsanne onwards it
The first chicane, a right-left-right combination is not very challenging
all gets much narrower, in the blink Hunaudières
of an eye you only have two lanes,
to drive. The basic problem at Le Mans is to find
and on either side
the ideal braking point, because you always have to
there are trees. The
brake from such a high-speed. Since you don’t run
two quick right-hand
much downforce the car gets increasingly unstable
corners are easily flat
the slower you get. The car starts to slide, which
– or at least when
you just have to live with.
you are alone in the
The exit of the first chicane is also very important,
dry. They are not so easy at night, in the rain and
Mulsanne
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The track
The track
mist, and when you
bination of corners, arrive. Everything is taken in
are in traffic.
fifth and sixth gear, so between 250 and 270 kph.
Braking for Indiana-
Luckily the asphalt is relatively new, so it’s quite
polis is also a chal-
smooth. There are no bumps to unsettle the car.
lenge. It’s very comforting to know that
6 300
3 120
Chicane Michelin
However, the enormous speed in this section of
Indianapolis
you have a larger run-off area here than in the past.
After you’ve got used to it, you approach the left-
However, this is a difficult section where you can
hand curve which is a little off-camber and there-
lose a lot of time. The right-hand kink is extremely
fore has much less
quick in fifth gear at around 250 kph. As soon as
grip. It is really tricky,
you are through, you must brake immediately for
because the car al-
it
e dro
Lign
corners takes a bit of getting used to.
ières naud
2
90
Virage de Mulsanne
Hu e des
6 305
6 310
Chicane Playstation 2
Virage du Tertre Rouge 240
ways tends to overs-
but actually has less grip than you would expect.
teer here. You really
It is incredibly slippery. The fact that we run with
must be careful, par-
very little downforce because of the long straights
ticularly during the opening laps.
in Le Mans obviously plays a role here as well.
Amazingly we have already reached the last chi-
The next 90 degree right-hand corner is just as slip-
cane before the start and finish line, which isn’t
pery, you must be careful, especially during the
particularly difficult. You have to show the car a lit-
race, not to make a mistake here – otherwise it’s
tle less respect here and bounce over the kerbs,
Virage Porsche
3 122
5
165
4
which is normally absolutely taboo in a long-dis-
After a long straight
tance race, but you have to do it here otherwise you
section
lose too much time.”
6 280
5 210
Virage d’Arnage 80
Courbe Dunlop
6
5
250
275
5 250
6
3 120
2
Virage Porsche
Chicane Ford 230
5
295
6
km/h kph Gang Gear
Virage du Karting
Track length
Pole Position 2004
Distance record
13.650 kms (since 2002)
Johnny Herbert (Audi R8),
(current track layout)
3m 32.838s
Ara / Capello / Kristensen (Audi R8) 379 laps = 5173.350 kms (2004)
gentle left kinks, the
Track record
Porsche Curves, an
Rinaldo Capello (Audi R8),
Fastest Race Lap 2004
3m 29.905s (2002)
Jamie Davies (Audi R8),
incredibly fast com-
4 205
Virage du Pont
Maison Blanche
3 100
5 245
310
Virage d’Indianapolis
„S” du Tertre Rouge
Chicane Ford
‘hello’ reverse gear!
two
2
3 160
the following left-hander, which is slightly banked
with
115
3m 34.264s
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Le Mans facts
Schedule
Organiser of the Le Mans 24 Hours
Entrance fees
Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO)
Test day
25 Euros
Friday, 3 June
Circuit des 24 Heures
Qualifying
20 Euros
Champion: 13:00 hrs
F-72019 Le Mans Cedex 2
All days
59 Euros
ORECA: 14:40 hrs
10:00 – 18:00 hrs
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Honory starter of the 73rd Le Mans 24 Hours
Satuday, 4 June
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Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Martin Winterkorn,
09:00 – 15:00 hrs
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16:00 hrs
Audi Teams at Le Mans 2005
Sunday, 5 June
Website: www.lemans.org Press:
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Practice “Le Mans Legend“
Scrurtineering
19:00 – 21:00 hrs
Qualifying 2, part 1
Drivers’ briefing
22:00 – 24:00 hrs
Qualifying 2, part 2
Friday, 17 June Audi Press conference (Museum)
18:00 – 19:00 hrs
Drivers’ parade (City Centre)
14:30 – 18:00 hrs
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Pit-walk
17:30 – 18:30 hrs
14:00 hrs
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Thursday, 16 June
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Monday, 13 June
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14:00 – 19:00 hrs
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Scrurtineering
Scrurtineering
ACO Press conference (Village)
Saturday, 18 June 09:00 – 09:45 hrs
Warm-up
10:15 hrs
Start “Le Mans Legend“
Scrurtineering
11:15 – 12:15 hrs
Pit-walk
4 Audi RS 4 (Safety Car, Race Control)
ORECA: 8:30 hrs,
13:30 – 14:45 hrs
Drivers’ presentation
2 Audi A6 (Safety Car)
Champion: 11:50 hrs
16:00 hrs
Start
Tuesday, 14 June 08:30 – 17:00 hrs
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Wednesday, 15 June
Sunday, 19 June
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14:00 – 17:00 hrs
Pit-walk
16:00 hrs
16:00 hrs
Drivers’ briefing
ca. 16:30 hrs
Finish ACO Press conference (Media Centre)
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Le Mans winners
Le Mans winners
Year
Car
Drivers
Distance (kms) Average (kph)
Year
Car
Drivers
Distance (kms) Average (kph)
1923 1924 1925 1926 1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1937 1938 1939 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968
Chenard & Walcker Bentley La Lorraine La Lorraine Bentley Bentley Bentley Bentley Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo Alfa Romeo Lagonda Bugatti Delahaye Bugatti Ferrari Talbot Jaguar Mercedes Jaguar Ferrari Jaguar Jaguar Jaguar Ferrari Aston Martin Ferrari Ferrari Ferrari Ferrari Ferrari Ferrari Ford Ford Ford
Lagache / Léonard Duff / Clément de Courcelles / Rossignol Bloch / Rossignol Dr. Benjafield / Davis Barnato / Rubin Barnato / Birkin Barnato / Kidston Lord Howe / Birkin Sommer / Chinetti Nuvolari / Sommer Chinetti / Etancelin Hindmarsh / Fontes Wimille / Benoist Chaboud / Trémoulet Wimille / Veyron Lord Selsdon / Chinetti Rosier / Rosier Walker / Whitehead Lang / Riess Rolt / Hamilton Gonzalès / Trintignant Hawthorn / Bueb Flockhart / Sanderson Flockhart / Bueb P.Hill / Gendebien Salvadori / Shelby Frère / Gendebien Gendebien / P.Hill Gendebien / P.Hill Scarfiotti / Bandini Guichet / Vaccarella Gregory / Rindt Amon / McLaren Gurney / Foyt Rodriguez / Bianchi
2209.536 2077.340 2233.982 2552.414 2369.807 2669.272 2843.830 2930.663 3017.654 2954038 3144.038 2886.938 3006.797 3287.938 3180.940 3354.760 3178.299 3465.120 3611.193 3733.800 4088.064 4061.150 4135.380 4034.929 4397.108 4101.926 4347.900 4217.527 4476.580 4451.255 4561.710 4695.310 4677.110 4843.090 5232.900 4452.880
1969 1970 1971 1972 1973 1974 1975 1976 1977 1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004
Ford Porsche Porsche Matra Matra Matra Mirage-Ford Porsche Porsche Renault Porsche Rondeau-Ford Porsche Porsche Porsche Porsche Porsche Porsche Porsche Jaguar Sauber-Mercedes Jaguar Mazda Peugeot Peugeot Porsche McLaren Porsche Porsche Porsche BMW Audi R8 Audi R8 Audi R8 Bentley Audi R8
Ickx / Oliver Attwood / Herrmann Marko / van Lennep Pescarolo / G.Hill Pescarolo / Larrousse Pescarolo / Larrousse Ickx / Bell Ickx / van Lennep Barth / Haywood / Ickx Pironi / Jaussaud Ludwig / Whittington / Whittington Rondeau / Jaussaud Ickx / Bell Ickx / Bell Holbert / Haywood / Schuppan Pescarolo / Ludwig Ludwig / Barilla / „John Winter“ Stuck / Bell / Holbert Stuck / Bell / Holbert Lammers / Dumfries / Wallace Mass / Dickens / Reuter Brundle / Nielsen / Cobb Weidler / Herbert / Gachot Warwick / Dalmas / Blundell Brabham / Bouchut / Helary Dalmas / Haywood / Baldi Dalmas / Lehto / Sekiya Reuter / Jones / Wurz Alboreto / Johansson / Kristensen Aiello / Ortelli / McNish Winkelhock / Martini / Dalmas Biela / Kristensen / Pirro Biela / Kristensen / Pirro Biela / Kristensen / Pirro Capello / Kristensen / Smith Ara / Capello / Kristensen
4998.000 4607.810 5335.313 4691.343 4853.945 4606.571 4595.577 4769.923 4671.630 5044.530 4173.930 4608.020 4825.348 4899.086 5047.934 4900.276 5088.507 4972.731 4791.777 5332.790 5262.115 4882.400 4922.810 4787.200 5100.000 4685.701 4055.800 4814.400 4909.600 4783.781 4982.974 5007.998 4367.200 5118.750 5145.571 5173.350
92.064 86.555 93.082 106.350 98.740 111.219 118.492 122.111 125.735 123.084 131.001 120.289 125.283 136.997 132.539 139.781 132.420 144.380 150.466 155.575 170.336 169.215 172.308 168.122 183.217 170.914 181.163 175.730 186.527 185.469 190.071 195.638 194.880 201.795 218.038 185.536
208.250 191.992 222.304 195.472 202.247 191.940 191.482 198.746 194.651 210.188 173.913 192.000 201.056 204.128 210.330 204.178 212.021 207.197 199.657 221.665 219.990 204.036 205.333 199.340 213.358 195.238 168.992 200.600 204.186 199.324 207.624 208.660 180.949 213.068 214.399 215.148
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Le Mans statistics
Victories (manufacturers) Porsche
16
Drivers with more than 1 victory
Victories by nations
Jacky Ickx
6
(Manufacturers)
All victories of the Audi R8
Ferrari
9
Tom Kristensen
6
Germany
22
Jaguar
7
Derek Bell
5
Great Britain
17
Bentley
6
Yannick Dalmas
4
France
14
Audi
4
Olivier Gendebien
4
Italy
13
Alfa Romeo
4
Henri Pescarolo
4
USA
4
Ford
4
Woolf Barnato
3
Switzerland
1
Matra
3
Frank Biela
3
Japan
1
Bugatti
2
Luigi Chinetti
3
Lorraine
2
Hurley Haywood
3
1-2-3 victories (Manufacturers)
Peugeot
2
Phil Hill
3
Audi
2
Chenard & Walcker
1
Al Holbert
3
Jaguar
1
Lagonda
1
Klaus Ludwig
3
Porsche
1
Delahaye
1
Emanuele Pirro
3
Peugeot
1
Talbot
1
Henry Birkin
2
Mercedes
1
Ivor Bueb
2
Last victory of a French team
Aston Martin
1
Ron Flockhart
2
1993
Mirage
1
Jean-Pierre Jaussaud
2
Renault
1
Gérard Larousse
2
Last victory of a US team
Rondeau
1
Gijs van Lennep
2
1967
Sauber-Mercedes
1
Manuel Reuter
2
Mazda
1
André Rossignol
2
Closest finish
McLaren
1
Raymond Sommer
2
1966: 20 metres
BMW
1
Hans-Joachim Stuck
2
Rinaldo Capello
2
Largest margin
Jean-Pierre Wimille
2
1927: 349.808 kilometres
2000 1 Sebring (USA) 2 24h Le Mans (F) 3 Sears Point (USA) 4 Mosport (CDN) 5 Dallas (USA) 6 Portland (USA) 7 Petit Le Mans (USA) 8 Laguna Seca (USA) 9 Las Vegas (USA) 10 Adelaide (AUS)
Biela / Kristensen / Pirro Biela / Kristensen / Pirro Capello / McNish Capello / McNish Biela / Pirro Capello / McNish Alboreto / Capello / McNish Capello / McNish Biela / Pirro Capello / McNish
2001 11 Dallas (USA) 12 Sebring (USA) 13 Donington (GB) 14 Jarama (E) 15 24h Le Mans (F) 16 Sears Point (USA) 17 Most (CZ) 18 Mosport (CDN) 19 Laguna Seca (USA) 20 Petit Le Mans (USA)
Capello / Kristensen Aiello / Alboreto / Capello Capello / Kristensen Capello / Kristensen Biela / Kristensen / Pirro Capello / Kristensen Johansson / Lemarie Biela / Pirro Biela / Pirro Biela / Pirro
2002 21 Sebring (USA) 22 24h Le Mans (F) 23 Mid-Ohio (USA) 24 Road America (USA) 25 Trois-Rivières (CDN) 26 Mosport (CDN) 27 Laguna Seca (USA) 28 Miami (USA) 29 Petit Le Mans (USA)
Capello / Herbert / Pescatori Biela / Kristensen / Pirro Biela / Pirro Capello / Kristensen Capello / Kristensen Capello / Kristensen Biela / Pirro Biela / Pirro Capello / Kristensen
2003 30 Sebring (USA) 31 Road Atlanta (USA) 32 Trois-Rivières (CDN) 33 Mosport (CDN) 34 Road America (USA) 35 Spa (B) 36 Laguna Seca (USA) 37 Miami (USA) 38 Petit Le Mans (USA) 39 Le Mans (F)
Biela / Peter / Werner Herbert / Lehto Biela / Werner Biela / Werner Herbert / Lehto Ara / Kristensen Biela / Werner Herbert / Lehto Herbert / Lehto Ara / Kristensen
2004 40 Sebring (USA) 41 Monza (I) 42 24h Le Mans (F) 43 Mid-Ohio (USA) 44 Nürburgring (D) 45 Lime Rock (USA) 46 Sears Point (USA) 47 Portland (USA) 48 Silverstone (GB) 49 Road America (USA) 50 Spa (B) 51 Petit Le Mans (USA) 52 Laguna Seca (USA)
Biela / Kaffer / McNish Davies / Herbert Ara / Capello / Kristensen Lehto / Werner Kaffer / McNish Lehto / Werner Lehto / Werner Lehto / Werner Kaffer / McNish Lehto / Werner Davies / Herbert Lehto / Werner Herbert / Kaffer
2005 53 Sebring (USA) 54 Road Atlanta (USA)
Kristensen / Lehto / Werner Lehto / Werner
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Technical regulations
Sporting regulations
Permitted vehicles: Open top or closed prototypes,
restrictor diameter and the maximum boost pressure
Circuit: The non-permanent “Circuit des 24 Heures”
Pit stops: There is a pit lane speed limit of 60 kph. If
split into two classes (LM P1 and LM P2) as well as
(for turbo-charged engines) are based on the engine
that runs, in part, along normal public roads is used
a driver drives past his pit area, the car can only be
Grand Touring Cars (LM GT1 and LM GT2). The proto-
type and swept volume. In the LM P1 class the nor-
exclusively for the 24 Hours of Le Mans and the Le
pushed back by the mechanics. The use of reverse
types are pure blooded race cars, GT1 and GT2 cars
mally aspirated engines have a maximum volume of
Mans “Classic“. The only opportunity to test is during
gear in the pit lane is prohibited. The engine must be
are based on production cars.
six-litres, turbo-charged engines a maximum of four
the one-day pre-test, which is held a fortnight before
switched off when refuelling the car and must restart
litres, turbo-diesel a maximum of 5.5 litres.
the race this year (5 June).
with the starter motor. Pushing is not permitted.
the LM P900 class, which was replaced by the LM
Wheels and tyres: Maximum wheel diameter in the
Cars: Maximum 50 cars admitted for qualifying and
before or after the refuelling. Only four mechanics
P1 category. The LM P900 Prototypes are allowed to
LM P1 category: 18 inches. Maximum width: 16
the race.
can work on a car during a pit stop.
start in the new LM P1 class up to, and including this
inches. The tyres are free, so that slicks, rain tyres
year. However, they must start with an additional 50
and intermediates can be used.
Drivers: Maximum of three per car.
Repairs: If an incident occurs on the circuit only the
of 900 kg), smaller diameter engine air intake restric-
Electronic driver aids: ABS, traction control and au-
Qualifying: Two, four-hour sessions on Wednesday
spares stored on board. Changing the engine block,
tors (2 x 29.9 millimetre instead of 2 x 32.4 mm for the
tomatic or semi-automatic gearboxes are prohibited
and Thursday evenings, each divided into two, two-
the gearbox casing, the differential housing, the
Audi R8) and reduced capacity fuel tanks (80 instead
in the LM P1 category. An electro-pneumatic shift
hour sessions. The fastest lap of each car counts
chassis or monocoque is forbidden.
of 90 litres).
mechanism, as used in the Audi R8, is permitted.
for the starting grid. Every driver must achieve a
Dimensions and weight: The prototypes can be a
Transmission system: Maximum of six forward gears,
maximum of 4650 mm in length and 2000 mm wide.
four-wheel drive is forbidden in the LM P1 category.
Handicaps: The Audi R8 was originally developed for
Working on the car and tyre changes are only allowed
kilograms of ballast (vehicle weight now 950 instead
driver can work on the car and only using tools or
The maximum height is 1030 mm. Only the rear rollTelemetry: The transmission of data from vehicles in
Minimum weight: 900 (LM P1) and 750 kg (LM P2).
motion to the pits is allowed. Transmission of data
varying engine concepts. The engine air intake
Classification: To be classified the car must cross the
in the dark.
start-finish line after the chequered flag has been waved, and have completed at least 70 percent of the
Start drivers: Have to be nominated not later than 30
over hoop may protrude 10 mm over this maximum.
Engines: The Le Mans regulations allow the most
minimum qualifying time and drive at least three laps
minutes after the end of the warm-up.
from the pits to the car in motion is forbidden
Start: Flying start at 4 p.m. after one formation lap
(exception: radio contact with the driver).
which begins at 3:52 p.m.
distance of the winning car.
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Fax:
+49 (0) 841 / 898432260
are available for virtually all car lines. Almost one in
E-Mail:
[email protected]
Michelin Facts
ten customers fitted their Audi with a S line sports
Tyre manufacturer for over 110 years
package in 2004.
74 factories in 19 countries on five continents Over 125,000 employees
quattro GmbH Facts
Almost 900,000 Michelin tyres are produced daily The lightest tyre weighs less than 200 grams; the
Founded as a wholly owned subsidary of AUDI AG
largest tyre weighs more than five tonnes
in 1983
Bibendum, the “tyre man” is the Michelin trademark
About 320 employees, Director Werner Frowein Business fields: S line, RS models (eg Audi RS 4), Audi exclusive, Audi design Accessoires
Phone:
+33 (0)47 / 3304281
Fax:
+33 (0)47 / 3304981
E-Mail:
[email protected]
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Jyske Bank
Bosch
Jyske Bank is the second largest independent bank
Jyske Bank
For over a century the name “Bosch” has been associ-
Robert Bosch GmbH
in Denmark offering a full range of financial solutions
Vestergade 8-16
ated with forward-looking technology and trailblazing
Postfach 106050
to private customers and to small and medium-sized
DK-8600 Silkeborg
inventions that have made history. Bosch does
D-70049 Stuttgart
businesses. Jyske Bank aims to be Denmark‘s most
Phone:
+45 (0) 8922 / 2222
business all over the world and is active in the most
Phone:
+49 (0) 711 / 8110
customer-oriented bank and a visible and distinct
Fax:
+45 (0) 8922 / 2496
wide-ranging sectors. Automotive Technology is the
Fax:
+49 (0) 711 / 8117656
alternative to more traditional providers of financial
Internet: www.jyskebank.dk
largest corporate division of the Bosch Group. Bosch
Internet: www.bosch.com
services, with regard to distribution channels, prod-
technology is also successfully used in motorsport.
ucts, branch layout and communication forms.
Media Contact
At the Le Mans 24 Hours, the direct fuel injection FSI,
Media Contact
Jyske Markets and Jyske Bank have had a successful
Jens M. Hansen
jointly developed by Audi and Bosch, is unbeaten
Richard Backhaus
partnership with Tom Kristensen since January 2004
Phone:
+45 (0) 8922 / 3909
since its debut in 2001. The Bosch Motronic MS 2.9 is
Phone:
+49 (0) 711 / 8116282
which has reinforced Jyske Markets’ commitment to
Fax:
+45 (0) 8922 / 2496
managing the V8 engine of the Audi R8.
Fax:
+49 (0) 711 / 8117656
extend their participation within motorsports in 2005
E-Mail:
[email protected]
E-Mail:
[email protected]
teaming up with Audi for this year’s assault on the Le
Bosch Facts
Mans 24 Hours and the American Le Mans Series. Year of foundation: 1886 Jyske Bank Facts
Sales worldwide: 40 billion euros Worldwide approx. 260 locations
Offices located in several European capitals including
Approx. 242,400 employees, approx. 110,600 of them
London, Hamburg and Zürich
in Germany
3,713 full-time employees Publicly listed on the Copenhagen Stock Exchange About 230,000 shareholders by the end of 2004
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MAHLE
For 80 years MAHLE has numbered among the
Mahle International GmbH
leading international manufacturers of high-quality
Pragstraße 26 - 46
components for the automotive and engine industry.
D-70376 Stuttgart
Pathbreaking innovations have made MAHLE a
Phone:
reliable and successful partner to its customers
Internet: www.mahle.com
+49 (0) 711 / 501 - 0
Partners of the Audi teams
Team ADT Champion Racing ADT
Gran Turismo 4
Security systems
Race simulation
www.adt.com
www.granturismoworld.com
– also in motor racing. Nothing supports the MAHLE Group’s technology leadership as strongly as our
Media contact
achievements in international motorsports. This
Birgit Albrecht
year’s Formula 1, six of ten teams rely on motorsport
Phone:
+49 (0) 711 / 501 - 2506
Ansul
CB News
components from MAHLE. As do the top teams at Le
Fax:
+49 (0) 711 / 501 - 3700
Fire safety
Internet portal
Mans – an extreme endurance test for man and ma-
E-Mail:
[email protected]
www.ansul.com
www.cbnews.fr
chine. For 13 years in a row, the winners of the best known long-distance race in the world have crossed the finish line powered by pistons and NIKASIL®Dassault Systems
coated cylinder crankcase from MAHLE.
System solutions www.dsdvf.com
MAHLE Facts MAHLE is globally represented with 70 production plants in 22 countries 38,000 employees
Sparco
Over 2,000 engineers and technicians work in seven
Motorsport accessoires
research and development centres
www.sparco.it Audi PlayStation Team ORECA PlayStation
SVC
Video games
Safety systems
www.playstation.com
www.sevic.com
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Audi Communication Motorsport
Media website
Address
Photographs and all information related to the
AUDI AG
motorsport programme of AUDI AG are available in
Communication Motorsport
the press database www.audi-motorsport.info
D-85045 Ingolstadt
(accreditation required). The database will be
Phone:
+49 (0) 841 / 8934200
updated permanently during the season.
Fax:
+49 (0) 841 / 8938617
E-Mail:
[email protected]
Registered users have also access to www.volkswagen-motorsport.info, Volkswagen‘s
How to reach us at Le Mans
motorsport press database.
[email protected]
Media contacts
Jürgen Pippig
Eva-Maria Veith
Petra Klähn
Michaela Pfäffl
Thomas Voigt
Mark Schneider
Carolin Ehmer
As at 05/2005
