DTM countdown: Oliver Jarvis follows in Tom Kristensen’s footsteps

AUDI - DTM
Ingolstadt, February 5, 2010

- Eleven weeks to go before the 2010 DTM season starts
- Great chance for Audi’s youngest “factory” driver
- Jarvis to succeed Tom Kristensen in Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline

There is one Audi driver who is looking forward to the opener of the new DTM season at the Hockenheimring on April 25 with particularly eager anticipation: Oliver Jarvis. Jarvis, who at the age 26 is the youngest Audi "factory" driver, will take the place of Le Mans record winner Tom Kristensen in Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline to make his debut in the most popular international touring car series in a current-specification Audi A4 after a two-year "apprenticeship" in a prior-spec model. This automatically moves him into the group of candidates for the title.

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October 25, 2009 11:03 PM

Audi achieves hat-trick in the DTM

Audi
Ingolstadt/Hockenheim
October 25, 2009

- Timo Scheider clinches title with second place at Hockenheim
- 155,000 spectators witness thrilling finale
- AUDI AG writes another chapter of motorsport history

Befitting its 100th anniversary, Audi has written another chapter of motorsport history. The brand is the first ever automobile manufacturer to achieve a title hat-trick in the prestigious international touring car racing series: After 2007 and 2008, Audi has clinched the coveted trophy for the third consecutive time.

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Audi achieves hat-trick in the DTM

Audi
Ingolstadt/Hockenheim
October 25, 2009

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Timo Scheider makes DTM history for Audi

Audi
Ingolstadt/Hockenheim
October 25, 2009

- Audi driver clinches title yet again
- Second place in finale at Hockenheim
- Audi is first brand to have won the DTM title for the third consecutive time

Timo Scheider and Audi did it: Last year’s winner successfully defended his DTM title in the 2009 season in the A4 DTM. This makes Audi the first brand to have won the title for the third consecutive time in the history of the DTM that has been held since 1984.

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October 24, 2009 6:18 PM

Team Audi Quotes after qualifying at Hockenheim

Audi
Ingolstadt/Hockenheim

Ten races, eight pole positions - the qualifying track record of the Audi A4 in the 2009 DTM season is impressive. The eighth fastest qualifying time of the year for Audi in the finale at the Hockenheimring was contributed by Mattias Ekström. Quotes from the Audi camp after qualifying.

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Audi starts to DTM finale from grid position one

Audi
Ingolstadt/Hockenheim

- Third consecutive pole for Mattias Ekström at Hockenheim
- DTM leader Timo Scheider on position three
- Eighth pole position of the season for the Audi A4 DTM

Audi will also start to the finale of the 2009 DTM from grid position one. For the eighth time, in the tenth race, an Audi A4 DTM took the pole position. For the third consecutive time, the Swede Mattias Ekström will start from the top slot on the grid at the Hockenheimring. Leader of the standings Timo Scheider, in third place, put himself in a position to successfully defend his DTM title on Sunday.

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October 23, 2009 5:50 PM

Unique farewell gift for Tom Kristensen

Audi
Ingolstadt/Hockenheim

- Last DTM race of the Le Mans record winner
- Many prominent guests at DTM finale
- Flying ace Hannes Arch meets race drivers

In addition to members of AUDI AG’s executive board, many guests of the brand have also announced their attendance at the title decision of the DTM finale at Hockenheim (Sunday, starting at 1:45 pm live on "Das Erste") - and Le Mans record winner Tom Kristensen will receive a unique farewell gift at Hockenheim.

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October 16, 2009 5:51 AM

Audi can make DTM history

Audi
Ingolstadt/Hockenheim

- Just four points separate Audi from third consecutive DTM title
- Timo Scheider arrives at Hockenheim as leader of the standings
- Last DTM race for Tom Kristensen

On October 25 the Hockenheimring will be the venue of the title decision in the DTM for the third time in a row. And for the third consecutive time, Audi can secure the prestigious title - a feat no automobile manufacturer has ever achieved in the most popular international touring car racing series.

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October 11, 2009 6:23 PM

Team Audi Quotes after the race at Dijon

Audi
Ingolstadt/Dijon
October 11, 2009

From grid position 16 to sixth place - despite a tire puncture. But Timo Scheider was not the only one to have a lot to talk about after the turbulent DTM race at Dijon-Prenois (France). Quotes from the Audi camp.

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Audi driver Timo Scheider remains title favorite

Audi
Ingolstadt/Dijon

- From grid position 16 to sixth place in DTM debut at Dijon
- Seven-point lead before the finale at Hockenheim
- Tire punctures deprive Audi of possible victory

At the turbulent DTM debut at Dijon-Prenois, France, Audi driver Timo Scheider kept his cool and scored three important points by finishing in sixth place. The title defender will start to the finale at the Hockenheimring on October 25 with a seven-point lead over Gary Paffett (Mercedes).

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October 10, 2009 2:35 PM

Team Audi Quotes after qualifying at Dijon-Prenois

AUDI
Ingolstadt/Dijon-Prenois

Qualifying for the DTM debut at Dijon-Prenois (Sunday, starting at 13:45 pm - German time - live on "Das Erste") was spiced by rain. Quotes from the Audi camp.

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Audi driver Ekström quickest of the title candidates

Audi
Ingolstadt/Dijon

- Grid position four for the Swede at Dijon-Prenois
- Tom Kristensen in third place is best Audi driver again
- Timo Scheider only on grid position 16 after tire gamble

If the starting grid at the DTM debut at Dijon-Prenois/France (Sunday starting at 1:45 pm - German time - live on "Das Erste") already were the race result, Audi fans would have a double reason to rejoice: They could celebrate the early title win of AUDI AG in the DTM but would still experience a shoot-out between the two Audi drivers Timo Scheider (Germany) and Mattias Ekström (Sweden) at the final round at Hockenheim on October 25.

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October 2, 2009 1:18 PM

Audi sets its sights on DTM title

Audi
Ingolstadt/Dijon

- First “matchball” for Audi driver Timo Scheider
- Mattias Ekström and Martin Tomczyk still in title race too
- Eagerly awaited DTM debut at Dijon-Prenois

The motorsport world will be focusing on France on October 11 with eager anticipation: For the first time, the DTM will visit the legendary French circuit of Dijon-Prenois at which one of the most spectacular Formula 1 races of all time took place exactly 30 years ago. And for the first time an automobile manufacturer could be securing a third consecutive DTM title - because Audi driver Timo Scheider will have the first "matchball" in France.

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September 6, 2009 7:11 PM

Team Audi Quotes after the race at Brands Hatch

Audi
Ingolstadt/Brands Hatch

By clinching second place at Brands Hatch, Audi driver Timo Scheider extended his lead in the DTM standings. A total of five Audi drivers scored points. Quotes after a hot race.