DTM Season

In the DTM, Spielberg stands for thrilling races and enthusiastic fans in a beautiful setting. Next weekend (August 1 to 3) the circuit in Styria is to become the venue of the Audi squad’s first victory this season. Motorsport fans will get to watch the qualifying session on Saturday on prime time: ARD will start to broadcast live from Austria at 18.00 (CEST).

From bustling Moscow to tranquil Styria: Round six at Spielberg next weekend marks the start of the DTM’s second half of the season. Audi is lying in wait: Mattias Ekström, the 2004 and 2007 Champion, in second place of the standings, is within striking distance of the leader Marco Wittmann. Four other Audi drivers are waiting for their opportunities in the top ten. In the manufacturers’ standings, the brand continues to rank at the top.
 
The 4.326-kilometre circuit, which is the third-longest one on the calendar, has been a good track for the four rings in previous races. The first two victories after the circuit was re-opened three years ago went to Audi drivers. Now, the squad is wishing for the next win – and first one of the season – to follow. While in the first half of the year the Audi drivers have been scoring more points (223) and podium places (8) than BMW and Mercedes-Benz, a first place has been missing in the brand’s tally of success so far in 2014. 
 
The Red Bull Ring is equally popular with fans and drivers. The main reason, besides the picturesque Alpine scenery, is the track’s challenging configuration with long straights, as well as fast and slow combinations of turns that guarantee gripping races with plenty of overtaking manoeuvres. The vertical differences with a maximum incline of twelve and a maximum drop of 9.3 percent are a special characteristic of the circuit.
 
TV viewers will get to watch the DTM on prime time. ‘Das Erste’ will start to air live coverage from Spielberg on Saturday at 18.00 and on Sunday at 13.15 (CEST). Tickets for the entire 2014 DTM season can be purchased online at www.audi-motorsport.com/dtm or telephonically on +49 841 89-47777+49 841 89-47777.