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Season Guide 2015
1 Foreword 25 2015 Results and Classifications 2 Audi R8 LMS Cup Introduction 30 2012-2014 Results and Classifications 3 Race Calendar 33 Audi Motorsport 4 The Tracks 36 Motorsport benefits Audi Customers 7 Regulations 37 Audi China 9 New in 2015 38 Partner Introduction 10 Vehicle Specifications 47 Audi R8 LMS Cup Management Team 12 Audi Sport customer racing Asia 48 Race Coverage 13 Audi R8 LMS Cup Drivers 14 The Drivers
Foreword
The Audi R8 LMS Cup has entered its fourth season with a Lee, female GT specialist Rahel Frey, Chinese Motorsport star
number of new innovations which will help ensure the series’ Cheng Congfu and Aditya Patel, the Cup’s first Indian driver.
position at the forefront of sportscar racing in the region. The
competitiveness of the Cup – the first worldwide one-make The worldwide reach of Audi Sport customer racing Asia
series from the brand with the Four Rings – continues to continues to spread its wings: this season we made history
intensify each year. In 2015 we introduce the new Superpole with the first all-Asian Audi entry at the Nürburgring 24 Hours,
qualifying format, standing starts, driver weight equalization finishing 12th from more than 150 entries, while 2012 Cup
and technology upgrades. The popular Push-to-Pass returns champion Marchy Lee and Audi Sport TT Cup driver Shaun
making race strategy paramount. Thong, 19, join forces with Phoenix Racing to compete in the
Blancpain Endurance Series.
The Audi R8 LMS Cup races on the region’s premier tracks – in
2015 we add maiden races in Taiwan and close the season in Sporty, progressive and sophisticated – motorsport is in the
support of the final two rounds of the FIA World Endurance Audi DNA. The Audi R8 LMS Cup car is a GT3 race car with more
Championship, racing alongside Audi WEC entries as the Audi than 200 international victories to-date.
motorsport family unites, first in Fuji and then in Shanghai.
We wish all our drivers and teams the very best of luck for the
The fascinating combination of established stars, passionate 2015 season and thank our partners, members of the media
enthusiasts and young talents on the grid guarantees and followers for your continued support.
non-stop action throughout the field, showcasing regional
sportscar racing at its very best. Our spectacular entry includes Thank you and enjoy the season!
defending champion Alex Yoong, 2012 Cup champion Marchy
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Martin Kuehl
Rene Koneberg Head of Corporate Communications, Audi China
Director of Audi Sport customer racing Asia Spokesman, Audi R8 LMS Cup 1
Audi R8 LMS Cup Introduction
The Audi R8 LMS Cup enters its fourth season in 2015, with new innovations that add further compelling drama to
the world’s first one-make championship from the brand with the Four Rings. Among the new highlights this season:
Superpole in qualifying, standing starts, upgrades to the Audi R8 LMS Cup car and the Cup’s debut in Taiwan.
sprint race championship has raced across Asia’s premier
circuits, making its debut in Malaysia, South Korea and at
the Macau Grand Prix in 2013, before racing for the first
time in Japan and Abu Dhabi in 2014. The Audi R8 LMS Cup
also regularly joins together with the Audi Sport World
Endurance Championship (WEC) team, uniting the Audi
motorsport family as the two series race alongside each
other. In 2015, the Audi R8 LMS Cup will support two rounds
of the FIA WEC – first in Fuji and then at the championship
finale in Shanghai.
Combined with Push-to-Pass and the Race Success Ballast –
both introduced last season – the Audi R8 LMS Cup is guaranteed All drivers race identical Audi R8 LMS Cup cars, ensuring a level
to keep fans on the edge of their seats all weekend long. playing field on which talent and speed shine. The GT3 car
has more than 200 international race victories, boasts a V10
The 13-round championship will be held over six weekends, engine with 560 horsepower, and a lightweight, aluminium
with the field of up to 22 identical Audi R8 LMS Cup cars Audi Space Frame (ASF).
having blast off the grid in March. This weekend’s Rounds
10 and 11 take place at the Fuji International Speedway, Racing across the region’s most challenging circuits, the Audi
where the Cup joins forces with the Audi Sport motorsport R8 LMS Cup is the optimum showcase for Audi lightweight
family as the sprint-race series supports of the FIA World technology, the benefits of which are translated directly to the
Endurance Championship. customer as improved efficiency.
The Audi R8 LMS Cup was founded in China in 2012 and plays The Audi R8 LMS Cup is part of the Audi Sport customer racing
2 a leading role in the development of motorsport in Asia. The Asia programme and is organized by Audi China.
Race Calendar
2015 Audi R8 LMS Cup Calendar*
Date Circuit Event Rounds
March 21 – 22 Zhuhai International Circuit, China Pan Delta Racing Festival 1&2
May 16 – 17 Korea International Circuit, South Korea GT Asia Series 3&4
July 4 – 5 Penbay International Circuit, Taiwan Audi Motorsport Weekend 5–7
September 5 – 6 Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia Asian Festival of Speed 8&9
October 10 – 11 Fuji International Speedway, Japan FIA World Endurance Championship 10&11
October 31 – November 1 Shanghai International Circuit, China FIA World Endurance Championship 12&13
* Provisional
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The Tracks
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Zhuhai International Circuit Korea International Circuit
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Track length: 4.3 km Track12
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No. of turns: 14 No. of turns: 18
Direction: Clockwise Direction: Counterclockwise
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Located in China’s southern Pan Delta Region, the Zhuhai The venue of the Formula 1 Korean Grand Prix from 2010 to
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International Circuit was the country’s first permanent race 2013,7 the Korea International Circuit is located 400 km south1
track. Completed in November 1996, the FIA Grade II circuit of Seoul, near the6 port city of Mokpo and is the country’s
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is known for its combination of fast straights – at 900 m and first international racing circuit. Designed by Hermann Tilke,
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500 m – and slow corners, which provide plenty of overtaking this counter-clockwise circuit features a 1.2 km straight.2The
opportunities. This 14-corner circuit, however, is also very hard facility incorporates elements of Korean design, including
on the brakes, presenting a further challenge as the drivers the grandstand which resembles the eaves of ‘hanoks’, the
plan their race strategies. traditional
2. KIC-KoreaKorean styled houses.
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Track length: 3.5 km Track length: 5.5 km 4
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Opened in 2011, the Penbay International Circuit is the only Home of the Formula 1 Malaysian Grand 8 Prix, the12 Sepang
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international12circuit in Taiwan.
17 Located on the southern part International Circuit features two long straights, which
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of the island, this multi-purpose circuit features 16 turns. In are14joined by a hairpin that10
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2015, the Audi R8 13LMS Cup makes its debut at the Penbay Designed by Hermann Tilke, the track combines long 13straights
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International Circuit,S3racing in Taiwan for the first time in the and varied low, medium and high-speed turns. Coupled
series’ four-year history. 15 with the searing heat and humidity, racing at Sepang always
6. Sepang -Malaysia
presents a unique challenge.
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The Tracks 4. Fuji_Japan
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Fuji International Speedway Shanghai International Circuit
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Located in the foothills of Mount Fuji,8the picturesque 4.5 Home to China’s Formula 1 Grand
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km circuit was built in the early 1960s and its storied history International10Circuit was opened in 2004. Designed by
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includes 1 Hermann Tilke, the track layout was 5 inspired by the Chinese
Today, the Fuji International Speedway is home to a number character9“shang” (上),8 4 in the city’s
the first character
of national and international events from Super GT, Formula namesake, which means “above” or “ascend”. This wide and
Nippon and Japan Formula 3, to the FIA World Endurance smooth track features a technically challenging layout –
Championship
4. Fuji_Japan which the Audi R8 LMS Cup will race in support including Tilke’s trademark long, back straight followed by a
of this October. 5. Shanghai-China
hairpin turn – and several elevation changes.
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Regulations
Series Name: Audi R8 LMS Cup
Championships • Overall Drivers Championship
• Amateur Drivers Cup (“Am Cup”)
• Team Cup
• Four Rings Trophy (for regional Audi teams)
Eligible Drivers Must be at least 16 years of age, holder of valid Competition License of grade “International C” or higher
Eligible Cars Audi R8 LMS Cup Cars which comply with the Technical Regulations
Race Format
• 12 races at 6 race weekends (each race approx. 30 minutes)
• Qualifying: 15 minutes Q1 followed by Superpole shoot-out for the top 8
• Grid:
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1st Race – in order of the fastest time from Superpole, then fastest in Q1
2nd Race – in order of the fastest lap time achieved by each driver in the first race
• Start procedure:
1st Race – Rolling start with a 2 x 2 formation
2nd Race – Standing start with 1 x 1 formation
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Regulations
Points After each race, the following points will be awarded to eligible drivers listed as classified finishers in the final
official classification as follows:
• Points will be awarded per the below table for all 4 championships
(Overall, Amateur, Teams, and Four Rings Trophy)
• After each Qualifying session, 1 point will be awarded for Pole Position
• Guest drivers are ineligible to score points
• A leaderboard dead heat will be resolved as follows:
By considering the number of wins
By considering the number of second places, and so on
If still tied, the best position in the final Race will be the determining factor
Position 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 6th 7th 8th 9th 10th
Points 25 18 15 12 10 8 6 4 2 1
Race Success A system of Race Success Ballast weight handicaps will be applied to drivers after each round based on
Ballast the provisional classification
The Race Success Ballast weight will be applied after a race and will be effective for
the driver’s next race only
There will be no Race Success Ballast applied in the first round of the season as no round precedes it
Race Success Ballast will be applied as follows:
• 1st 50 kg
• 2nd 35 kg
• 3rd 20 kg
Driver Weight A weight ballast will be applied to ensure that all drivers, in full gear, weigh at least 80 kg
Equalization
Push-To-Pass A Push-To-Pass system will be in operation, which will allow drivers a limited number of temporary boosts of
50 hp at the press of a button
8New in 2015
New innovations for the Audi R8 LMS Cup 2015 add drama, tension and intrigue to the already high-octane championship.
Chief among the additions for the Cup’s fourth season is the new Superpole qualifying format where the top eight
drivers compete in an individual time trial following the first qualifying session. The result is a tension-filled session
which showcases the speed, talents and smarts of the Audi R8 LMS Cup drivers.
This season, the Audi R8 LMS Cup also incorporates standing
starts. The race weekend will see a rolling start for the first
race and a standing start for the second, adding further
thrills as the field roars off the grid. To assist drivers with
the standing starts, the Audi R8 LMS Cup car features new
launch control technology. The upgrade is among several new
additions for the 2015 season which also include: a lighter
clutch for a more agile response; a recessed rear wing for
greater aerodynamic downforce; and a modified brake system
for optimized braking force distribution.
The introduction of Race Success Ballast in 2014 added
another dimension to the Cup, and in 2015, the race winner
receives 50 kg of weight for the following race, the 2nd place
finisher, 35 kg and the 3rd place finisher, 20 kg.
Creating an even more equitable playing field is the addition of
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driver weight equalization, where weight is added to the car to
bring each driver, in full race gear, to a minimum of 80 kg.
9Vehicle Specifications
AUDI R8 LMS Cup car
Model: GT3 race car
Design: Audi Space Frame (ASF) made of
aluminum with bolted steel roll cage,
carbon-fiber composite/aluminum
bodywork
Engine
Type: V10 engine, 90 degree cylinder angle, 4
valves per cylinder, DOHC, petrol direct
injection, emission control by two race
catalytic converters
Engine management: Bosch Motronic MED 9.1.2
Engine lubrication: Dry sump
Cubic capacity: 5,205 cc
Power: 560 hp
Torque: Over 500 Nm
Drivetrain/transmission
Type of transmission: Rear wheel drive, traction control (ASR)
Clutch: Race clutch, upgraded for 2015
Gearbox: Sequential, pneumatic activated
6-speed sport gearbox with shift-
paddles
Differential: Locking differential
Driveshafts: Constant velocity joint driveshafts
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Chassis
Steering: Servo-assisted rack and pinion steering
Suspension: Independent front and rear double-
wishbone suspension, damper strut
with coil spring (Eibach) and adjustable
dampers (Bilstein) as well as adjustable
front and rear anti-roll bars
Brakes: Dual circuit hydraulic brake system,
steel brake discs front and rear,
race ABS
Wheels: O.Z. cast magnesium wheels, 11 x 18
inches front, 13 x 18 inches rear
Tyres: Michelin tyres. Front 27-65 R18.
Rear 31-71 R18
Dimensions/weight
Length: 4,470 mm
Width: 1,984 mm
Height: 1,195 mm
Dry weight: 1,290 kg (excluding driver)
Tank capacity: 120 litres
Equipment
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Fire extinguisher: Audi Sport
Refueling system: Stäubli
Seat: Audi Sport customer racing PS-1
11Audi Sport customer racing Asia
Marchy Lee and Markus Winkelhock, Thong is also racing in the
Blancpain Endurance Series with Phoenix Racing. Lee and Thong
were joined by 2014 Cup champion Alex Yoong and Chinese
motorsport star Cheng Congfu to form the first all-Asian Audi
race experience team at the 24 Hours of Nürburgring, finishing
12th from more than 150 entries.
Thong’s 2015 race programme is part of Audi in Asia’s young
driver development programme, and the livery of Thong’s cars
in the TT Cup and the Blancpain Endurance Series will showcase
Audi Sport customer racing Asia offers a diverse range of the relationship with the Audi R8 LMS Cup.
opportunities to motorsport enthusiasts, from sports car
experiences and licensing courses, to the participation in In October 2014, the brand with the Four Rings established the
racing events in Asia and Europe. Part of Audi China, Audi brand’s first ever Young Driver Development Programme in Asia
Sport customer racing Asia builds on the global Audi customer as part of its commitment to developing the region’s fledging
racing programme. talents. Through the Young Driver Development Programme,
Audi Sport customer racing Asia offers young, talented drivers
Launched alongside the Audi R8 LMS Cup in 2012, Audi GT3 coaching and training, along with exclusive opportunities
Sport customer racing Asia plays a pioneering role in the to race in high-profile events in both Europe and Asia.
development of Asian motorsport; in addition to the Audi R8
LMS Cup, the programme supports entries in selected regional For more information about the service portfolio of Audi Sport
series and races, including the GT Asia Series, the Malaysia customer racing Asia please contact:
Merdeka Endurance Race and the Macau GT Cup at the Macau
Grand Prix. Bernd Goeres
Head of Racing Operations & Sports Cars
In 2015, the Audi Sport customer racing Asia programme Audi China
expands to Europe, where Hong Kong’s Shaun Thong, 19, Tel: +86 10 6531 5024
12 is competing in the new Audi Sport TT Cup. Together with bernd.goeres@audi.com.cnAudi R8 LMS Cup Drivers
Since its world debut in 2012, the Audi R8 LMS Cup has following year and today he is a development driver with the
attracted a strong grid made up of international sportscar Lotus F1 team. Yoong won the championship title, just ahead
champions, young talents on the fast track to fame and of Macau’s André Couto, in 2014. The Cup has also welcomed
passionate enthusiasts. The 2015 season is no different and drivers such as newly-crowned Le Mans champion Earl Bamber,
leading the charge into the battle for the Audi R8 LMS Cup a guest driver in 2013, and Hong Kong singer and entertainer
title is defending champion and former F1 driver Alex Yoong of Aaron Kwok, and has served as a launch pad for young drivers
Malaysia, one of several Cup drivers who have been competing within the Volkswagen Group China motorsport family. Hong
in the championship since it began. Inaugural 2012 champion Kong’s Matt Solomon raced with Formula Masters China
Marchy Lee of Hong Kong and Korean Kyong-Ouk “K.O.” You are Series (FMCS) and the Cup in 2014,while FMCS driver Jake
both contesting their fourth seasons, as are Hong Kong’s Alex Parsons made his GT debut with the Cup. FMCS and Star Racing
Au and Jeffrey Lee of Taiwan. Academy driver Jeffrey Ye recently joined the Audi Asian Young
Driver Development Programme.
The diverse field also includes Chinese motorsport hero Cheng
Congfu, who races with new entrant FAW-VW Audi Racing This intriguing combination of drivers continues to fascinate
Team, as well as Swiss GT Specialist and former DTM (German at each and every race weekend, with a host of new faces
Touring Car Championship) driver Rahel Frey, the only female and familiar friends all bringing a wealth of international
amongst the field. New to the championship this year is the experience. Read on to discover more!
talented Aditya Patel, the Cup’s first representative from
India, who, along with fellow newcomer Thomas Fjordbach of
Demark, has already made a mark on the Cup.
Over the years, the championship has welcomed drivers from
19 different countries and territories ranging from as close to
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home as China and as far away as the United Arab Emirates,
Switzerland and Australia. This truly diverse entry has created
intense on-track battles which put Cup fans on the edge of
their seats. With Marchy Lee champion in 2012, it was fellow
Hong Kong driver Adderly Fong who took top honours the 13The Drivers
1 Alex YOONG 5 Andrew KIM (Amateur Cup)
Team: Audi TEDA Racing Team Team: E-Rain Racing Team
Nationality: Malaysia Nationality: South Korea
Website: www.alexyoong.com Profession: Student
Profession: Racing Driver, Commentator Date of Birth: 24 January 1991
Date of Birth: 20 July 1976
Racing History: Racing History:
2014 Audi R8 LMS Cup, Champion 2014 Asia Cup Series (partial season);
2013 Audi R8 LMS Cup, 2nd; Malaysia Merdeka Endurance Race, CJ Super Race Super 6000
Winner in GTC class 2013 Korea Speed Festival, Genesis Coupe, 3rd (2 pole positions)
2012 Audi R8 LMS Cup, 3rd; Team Championship, 2nd
2011 Malaysia Merdeka Endurance Race, GT Class and Overall, 5th
2010 Intercontinental Le Mans Cup, 1000km of
Zhuhai, GTC Class, 1st
2007-2008 A1GP, Team Malaysia, 15th (2 wins)
2007 24 Hours of Le Mans, LMP1 Class, 5th,
Overall, 8th
2006-2007 A1GP, Team Malaysia, 6th (2 wins)
2006 24 Hours of Le Mans, LMP1
2005-2006 A1GP, Team Malaysia, 5th
2002 Formula 1, KL Minardi Asiatech
2001 Formula 1, European
Minardi, 3 races
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6 Kimi QIN 7 Jeffrey LEE (Four Rings)
Team: SCC Sportscar Club Team: Team Audi Volkswagen Taiwan
Nationality: China Nationality: Chinese Taipei
Profession: Racing Driver Profession: Businessman
Date of Birth: January 1991 Date of Birth: 15 February 1971
Racing History: Racing History:
2014 Asian Formula Renault Series, Asian Class Champion 2014 Audi R8 LMS Cup, 11th
2013 China Formula Grand Prix 2013 Audi R8 LMS Cup, 8th
2012 Canadian Sport Compact Series – Time Attack, Champion 2012 Audi R8 LMS Cup, Amateur Cup Champion; GT Asia Series,
2011 China Formula Grand Prix, 7th best finish 2nd; Macau Grand Prix, Macau GT Cup
2011 Porsche Carrera Cup Asia, Class B, 7th (winner in Singapore);
Le Mans 6-Hours Zhuhai, 2nd; Ferrari
Challenge Asia Pacific; Merdeka
Millennium Endurance Race
2010 Porsche Carrera Cup Asia, Class B, 6th;
24 Hours of Spa; Merdeka Millennium
Endurance Race, 4th; Macau Grand
Prix, Macau GT Cup; Inter Le Mans
Cup, Euro Le Mans
2009 Porsche Carrera Cup Asia,
9th; Merdeka Millennium
Endurance Race
2008 Porsche Carrera
Cup Asia
2007 Asia Formula
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Renault V6
2006 Asia Formula
Renault V6
15The Drivers
8 Aditya PATEL (Four Rings) 11 Kyong-Ouk YOU (Four Rings)
Team: Team Audi R8 LMS Cup Team: Audi Korea
Nationality: India Nationality: South Korea
Website: www.adityaracing.com Profession: Racing Driver, Television Emcee
Profession: Racing Driver, Driving Instructor Date of Birth: 5 June 1980
Date of Birth: 8 July 1988
Racing History: Racing History:
2014 International GT Open, GTS, 6th; Gulf 12 Hours, GT3 2014 Audi R8 LMS Cup, 6th
2013 ADAC GT Masters 2012 Audi R8 LMS Cup; CJ Super Race, Ecsta-GT, 1st
2012 24H Nürburgring, SP4T, Champion; JK Racing Asia Series; 2011 CJ Super Race, 1st, Racer of the Year
VLN Endurance Championship
2011 Volkswagen Scirocco R Cup Germany, 5th
2010 Volkswagen Scirocco R Cup Germany, 12th;
Volkswagen Scirocco R Cup Germany,
Pro Cup, 7th
2009 Formula BMW Pacific, 14th;
ADAC Volkswagen Polo Cup, 25th
2008 Formula BMW Pacific, 9th;
Formula Rolon, 9th
2007 JK National Racing Championship,
1st (4 wins); Rotax Max India,
1st (3 wins)
2006 Rotax Max India, 2nd
2002 JK Tyre National
Karting Champion
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12 Alex AU (Amateur Cup) 15 Kevin CHEN (Amateur Cup)
Team: CTVS Racing Team Team: J-Fly Racing
Nationality: Hong Kong, China Nationality: Chinese Taipei
Profession: Finance Date of Birth: 15 October 1973
Date of Birth: 12 January 1976
Racing History: Racing History:
2014 Audi R8 LMS Cup, 13th 2014 Taiwan Speed Festival, GT-B Class 2nd ;
2013 Audi R8 LMS Cup, Amateur Cup Champion Option Tuningcar Grand Prix, Round 4, GT Open Class 2nd;
2012 Ferrari Challenge APAC, Shell category Champion; Audi R8 Porsche Owners Track Day, 1st
LMS Cup, Amateur Cup, 2nd 2013 Taiwan Speed Festival, GT-B Class (2 podiums)
2011 Ferrari Challenge Asia Pacific 2012 Super Taiwan Touring Car Championship, Class A 2nd ; Option
Tuningcar Grand Prix, Round 3, GP1 Class 2nd
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24 David CHENG 33 Tommy WONG (Amateur Cup)
Team: Michelin Racing Team Team: Starspeed Racing
Nationality: United States of America Nationality: Hong Kong, China
Profession: Racing Driver Date of Birth: 9 May 1963
Date of Birth: 21 July 1989
Racing History:
2014 Audi R8 LMS Cup (2 rounds); World Endurance Championship,
LMP2 Class (2 races); 24 Hours of Le Mans, LMP2 Class, 7th
and Overall 11th; Asian Le Mans Series, LMP2 Class, 1st;
United Sports Car Championship, LMPC Class (3 races)
2013 World Endurance Championship, LMP2 Class (2 races);
American Le Mans Series, LMPC Class, 5 races;
Asian Le Mans Series, LMP2 Class, 1st
2012 Scirocco R-Cup China, 4th;
Grand-Am Road Racing Continental Tires
Series, ST Class; Lamborghini Super
Trofeo Asia, 4th; Formula Pilota (2 races);
Pacific Formula 2000 (4 races)
2011 American Le Mans Series,
LMPC Class (1 race);
Grand- Am Road Racing Rolex
Series, GT Class (1 race);
Pacific Formula 2000, 2nd;
Scirocco R-Cup China, 7th
2010 Pacific Formula 2000, 2nd;
NASA 25 Hours of
Thunderhill, E1 Class, 1st
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35 Wynch LEE (Amateur Cup) 36 Sam LOK (Amateur Cup)
Team: Starspeed Racing Team: Starspeed Racing
Nationality: Canada Nationality: Hong Kong, China
Profession: Fashion Designer, Garment-related business Profession: Merchant
Date of Birth: 15 March 1962 Date of Birth: 3 November 1967
Racing History:
2014 Volkswagen Scirocco R-Cup China;
Ferrari Challenge Asia Pacific
2013 Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia Series
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39 Stefano MONTESI (Four Rings) 51 Johnson HUANG (Amateur Cup)
Team: Team Betterlife Team: BC Racing
Nationality: Italy Nationality: Chinese Taipei
Profession: Entrepreneur Website: www.bcec.com.tw
Date of Birth: 6 March 1968 Profession: Chief Executive Officer
Date of Birth: 22 October 1974
Racing History: Racing History:
2014 Audi R8 LMS Cup, 12th 2014 Audi R8 LMS Cup, Amateur Cup, 7th;
2013 Audi R8 LMS Cup (Macau Grand Prix race); Lamborghini Super Porsche Carrera Cup Asia, Class B 12th
Trofeo Asia
2012 Volkswagen Scirocco R Cup China, Champion
2011 Volkswagen Scirocco R Cup China, Champion
20The Drivers
54 Thomas FJORDBACH 59 Daniel BILSKI (Amateur Cup)
Team: Federal-Mogul Motorparts Racing Team Team: B-Quick Racing
Nationality: Denmark Nationality: Australia
Website: www.thomasfjordbach.dk Profession: Banker
Profession: Racing Driver Date of Birth: 1 March 1971
Date of Birth: 1 May 1993
Racing History: Racing History:
2014 GT Asia Series, GTM Class 3rd; GT Open (1 race); SEAT Leon 2014 GT Asia Series (4 rounds), Audi R8 LMS Cup (2 rounds – 3rd
Eurocup (partial season) Round 3, Winner Round 4, AM Class), Porsche Carrera Cup Asia
2013 Sirocco R Cup China, 3rd; Macau Grand Prix, Scirocco R China (1 round), Lamborghini Super Trofeo Asia (2 rounds), Malaysia
Masters Challenge, 6th; Euro Clio Cup, 4th Merdeka Endurance Race Sepang 12 Hour, 2nd GTC Class
2012 Euro Clip Cup; Spanish Clio Cup; 2013 Asia Classic Car Challenge Overall Champion (11 wins);
Super Cup Denmark Porsche Carrera Cup Asia Macau Grand Prix Invitational;
Malaysia Merdeka Endurance Race Sepang 12-Hour, 3rd GTC;
Porsche Carrera Cup Asia (Porsche Medal Winner Round 5)
2012 Audi R8 LMS Cup (2 Rounds); Malaysia
Merdeka Endurance Race Sepang 12-Hour,
Winner Sports Production Class;
ACCC, Open Class Champion
2011 Mille Miglia, Italy, Porsche Carrera Cup
Asia (2 rounds); Indonesian GT3
(2 rounds); GT4 Asia (2 rounds);
Asia Classic Car Challenge
2010 GT4 Asia Cup, Driver
Champion; Aston
Martin Cup Champion,
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Bronze Driver
Champion (Aston
GT4); Macau GT Cup
2009 ACCC, Malaysia
Merdeka Endurance Race
Sepang 12-Hour, 3rd GT4
21The Drivers
66 Rahel FREY 69 Ashraff DEWAL (Amateur Cup)
Team: Castrol Racing Team Team: Team AsiaSport
Nationality: Switzerland Nationality: Malaysia
Website: www.rahelfrey.ch Profession: Executive
Profession: Racing Driver Date of Birth: 30 January 1971
Date of Birth: 23 February 1986
Racing History: Racing History:
2014 Audi R8 LMS Cup, 3rd; ADAC GT Masters, 24H of Nürburgring 2014 Audi R8 LMS Cup, Amateur Cup, 2nd; Rotax Max Asia Kart
2013 Audi R8 LMS Cup, Round 10 (winner) Championship, DD2 Class
2012 Blancpain Endurance Series – GT3 Pro Cup; 2013 Audi R8 LMS Cup; Malaysia Merdeka Endurance Race,
DTM (German Touring Car Masters) GTC class 1st; Formula Middle East
2011 DTM (German Touring Car Masters) 2012 JK Asia Racing Series – Formula BMW
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77 Jacky YEUNG (Amateur Cup) 88 Marchy LEE (Four Rings)
Team: Tiger Racing Team Team: Audi Hong Kong Team
Nationality: Hong Kong, China Nationality: Hong Kong, China
Profession: Property investment Profession: Racing Driver
Date of birth: 1 April Date of Birth: 2 September 1976
Racing History: Racing History:
2014 Audi R8 LMS Cup, 3rd Amateur Cup; GT Asia Series, GTM 2014 Audi R8 LMS Cup, 5th; GT Asia Series (partial season)
Champion; Porsche Carrera Cup Asia 2013 Audi R8 LMS Cup, 3rd
2013 Ferrari Challenge 458; GT Asia Series; Audi R8 LMS Cup; 2012 Audi R8 LMS Cup, Champion; GT Asia Series, 4th;
Malaysia Merdeka Endurance Race, GTC Class Champion; 500km Zhuhai Heroes Race, 3rd
Macau Grand Prix, Macau GT Cup 2011 World Touring Car Championship, 3 rounds
2012 Ferrari Challenge 458; GT Asia Series, GTM Class, Champion; 2010 Porsche Carrera Cup Asia, 2nd; Intercontinental Le Mans Cup,
Macau Grand Prix, Macau GT Cup 1000km of Zhuhai, GTC Class, 1st
2011 Porsche Carrera Cup Asia, Class B 19th; 2009 Speedcar Series Championship
Macau Grand Prix, Macau GT Cup; 2008 Speedcar Series Championship;
GT Asia Series Porsche Carrera Cup Asia, 5th
2010 Porsche Carrera Cup Asia, Class B 16th; 2007 Porsche Carrera Cup Asia, 2 Rounds;
GT Asia Series; Formula V6 Asia, Round 1, 1st; Support race
Macau Grand Prix, Macau GT Cup to FIA GT Championship, Zhuhai Round, 1st
2006 Formula V6 Asia by Renault,
Zhuhai, 2nd
2004 Formula BMW Asia, Champion;
Formula 3 Macau Grand Prix
2003 Porsche Carrera Cup Asia,
3 rounds; Formula BMW
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Asia, 2 rounds; Hong Kong
Touring Car Championship
2002 Formula 3 Macau Grand
Prix, 7th; Asian Formula 3,
Sepang Round, 1st
2001 International Formula 3;
Formula 3 Macau Grand Prix 23The Drivers
99 CHENG Congfu (Four Rings)
Team: FAW-VW Audi Racing Team
Nationality: China
Profession: Racing Driver
Date of Birth: 15 August 1984
Racing History:
2014 Audi R8 LMS Cup, 4th; FIA Blancpain Endurance Series
(partial season)
2013 Audi R8 LMS Cup, 5th; 24 Hours of Le Mans,
LMP1 Class, GT Asia Series
2012 Team AMG Mercedes-Benz SLS GT3
2011 Team AMG Mercedes-Benz SLS GT3
2008-2009 A1 Grand Prix, A1 Team China
2008 Formula 3 Euroseries;
24 Hours of Le Mans, LMP2 Class
2007-2008 A1 Grand Prix, A1 Team China
2007 British Formula 3, 2nd
Scholarship Class
2006-2007 A1 Grand Prix,
A1 Team China
242015 Results: Top 5, Rounds 1-9
Round 1 Results (Top 5)
1. 1 / Alex YOONG / MAL / Audi TEDA Racing / 27:01.987
2. 66 / Rahel FREY / SUI / Castrol Racing Team / +1.032
3. 8 / Aditya PATEL / IND / 4R / Team Audi R8 LMS Cup / +1.855
4. 88 / Marchy LEE / HKG / 4R / Audi Hong Kong Team / +2.500
5. 99 / CHENG Congfu / CHN / 4R / FAW-VW Audi Racing Team / +6.559
Round 2 Results* (Top 5)
1. 1 / Alex YOONG / MAL / Audi TEDA Racing / 3:20.997
2. 8 / Aditya PATEL / IND / 4R / Team Audi R8 LMS Cup / +2.481
3. 54 / Thomas FJORDBACH / DEN / Team FM Racing / +4.794
4. 6 / Kimi QIN / CHN / SCC Sportscar Club / +5.754
5. 66 / Rahel FREY / SUI / Castrol Racing Team / +6.251
Round 3 Results (Top 5)
1. 9 / Jean-Karl VERNAY / FRA / 4R / FAW-VW Audi Racing Team / 30:28.574
2. 54 / Thomas FJORDBACH / DEN / Federal-Mogul Motorparts Racing Team / +9.076
3. 27 / Ryo FUKUDA / JPN / 4R / Audi Hong Kong Team / +22.016
4. 8 / Aditya PATEL / IND / 4R / Team Audi R8 LMS Cup / +32.473
5. 7 / Jeffrey LEE / TPE / 4R / Team Audi Volkswagen Taiwan / +33.265
Round 4 Results (Top 5)
1. 66 / Rahel FREY / SUI / Castrol Racing / 27:17.332
2. 11 / Kyong-Ouk YOU / KOR / 4R / Audi Korea / +2.676
3. 8 / Aditya PATEL / IND / 4R / Team Audi R8 LMS Cup / +3.188
4. 7 / Jeffrey LEE / TPE / 4R / Team Audi Volkswagen Taiwan / +12.676
5. 54 / Thomas FJORDBACH / DEN / Federal-Mogul Motorparts Racing Team / +14.673
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Round 5 Results (Top 5)
1. 48 / Edoardo MORTARA / SUI / Castrol Racing
2. 99 / CHENG Congfu / FAW-VW Audi Racing Team / +1.313
3. 54 / Thomas FJORDBACH / DEN / Federal-Mogul Motorparts Racing / +3.222
4. 8 / Aditya PATEL / IND / 4R / Team Audi R8 LMS Cup / +10.373
5. 88 / Marchy LEE / HKG / 4R / Audi Hong Kong Team / +25.781 252015 Results: Top 5, Rounds 1-9
Round 6 Results (Top 5)
1. 99 / CHENG Congfu / FAW-VW Audi Racing Team
2. 8 / Aditya PATEL / IND / 4R / Team Audi R8 LMS Cup / +4.349
3. 1 / Alex YOONG / MAL / Audi TEDA Racing Team / +16.152
4. 39 / Stefano MONTESI / ITA / 4R / Team Betterlife / +16.752
5. 6 / Kimi QIN / CHN / SCC Sportscar Club / +19.559
Round 7 Results (Top 5)
1. 54 / Thomas FJORDBACH / DEN / Federal-Mogul Motorparts Racing
2. 1 / Alex YOONG / MAL / Audi TEDA Racing Team / +0.523
3. 99 / CHENG Congfu / FAW-VW Audi Racing Team / +0.642
4. 48 / Edoardo MORTARA / SUI / Castrol Racing / +1.130
5. 88 / Marchy LEE / HKG / 4R / Audi Hong Kong Team / +1.738
Round 8 Results (Top 5)
1. 1 / Alex YOONG / MAL / Audi TEDA Racing Team / 26:38.248
2. 88 / Marchy LEE / HKG / 4R / Audi Hong Kong Team / +2.881
3. 66 / Rahel FREY / SUI / Castrol Racing Team / +9.221
4. 11 / Kyong-Ouk YOU / KOR / 4R / Audi Korea / +10.168
5. 99 / CHENG Congfu / FAW-VW Audi Racing Team / +10.984
Round 9 Results (Top 5)
1. 88 / Marchy LEE / HKG / 4R / Audi Hong Kong Team / 26:19.961
2. 99 / CHENG Congfu / FAW-VW Audi Racing Team / +0.353
3. 66 / Rahel FREY / SUI / Castrol Racing Team / +1.466
4. 1 / Alex YOONG / MAL / Audi TEDA Racing Team / +8.188
5. 8 / Aditya PATEL / IND / 4R / Team Audi R8 LMS Cup / +8.867
*Round 2 was halted on lap four after sawdust, which had been put down on the track after oil spills in earlier, unrelated sessions,
26 was drawn into vulnerable areas of the cars. Under Force Majeure the race was not resumed and no points were awarded.2015 Classifications after Round 9
Overall Classification After Round 9
Gap to Zhuhai Korea Taiwan Sepang Fuji Shanghai
Pos. No. Driver Class Nat Total leader Rd 1 Rd 2 Rd 3 Rd 4 Rd 5 Rd 6 Rd 7 Rd 8 Rd 9 Rd 10 Rd 11 Rd 12 Rd 13
1 1 Alex YOONG MAS 101 - 25 0 - - 6 15 18 25 12 - - -
2 99 CHENG Congfu (Franky) 4R CHN 97 4 10 0 - - 18 25 15 11 18 - - -
3 54 Thomas FJORDBACH DEN 90 11 8 0 18 10 15 0 25 8 6 - - - -
4 8 Aditya PATEL 4R IND 90 11 15 0 12 15 12 18 8 0 10 - - - -
5 88 Marchy LEE 4R HKG 81 20 12 0 - - 10 6 10 18 25 - - - -
6 66 Rahel FREY SUI 74 27 19 0 0 25 - - - 15 15 - - -
7 39 Stefano MONTESI 4R ITA 46 55 0 0 0 8 8 12 4 6 8 - - -
8 11 Kyong-Ouk YOU 4R KOR 44 57 2 0 0 18 4 8 0 12 0 - - -
9 48 Edoardo MORTARA SUI 42 59 - - - - 26 4 12 - - - - - -
10 7 Jeffrey LEE 4R TPE 33 68 0 0 10 12 1 0 6 4 0 - - - -
11 9 Jean-Karl VERNAY 4R FRA 32 69 - - 26 6 - - - - - - - - -
12 6 QIN Tian Qi (Kimi) CHN 18 83 6 0 0 0 0 10 2 0 0 - - - -
13 27 Ryo FUKUDA 4R JPN 15 86 - - 15 0 - - - - - - - - -
14 59 Daniel BILSKI Am AUS 12 89 0 0 8 0 0 0 1 1 2 - - - -
15 5 Andrew KIM Am KOR 10 91 - - 4 0 0 0 0 2 4 - - - -
16 69 Ashraff DEWAL Am MAS 7 94 0 0 2 4 0 1 0 - - - - - -
17 28 Miles MARONEY USA 6 95 - - 6 0 - - - - - - - - -
18 12 Alex AU Am HKG 4 97 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 - - - -
19 26 Wei Fung THONG (Shaun) HKG 4 97 4 0 - - - - - - - - - - -
20 51 Johnson HUANG Am TPE 3 98 0 0 - - 2 0 0 0 1 - - - -
21 77 Jacky YEUNG Am HKG 1 100 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 - - - - - -
22 56 Samson CHAN Am HKG 1 100 1 0 - - - - - - - - - - -
23 18 Jacob PARSONS (Jake) AUS 1 100 - - 0 1 - - - - - - - - -
24 3 Hugues RIPERT Am 4R HKG 0 101 0 0 - - - - - - - - - - -
25 36 LOK Chi Kit (Sam) Am HKG 0 101 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - - - - - -
26 84 LIM Keong Wee Am SIN 0 101 - - - - - - - 0 0 - - - -
27 98 Jed TSAI Am TPE 0 101 - - 0 0 - - - - - - - - -
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28 15 Chun Hua CHEN (Kevin) Am TPE 0 101 - - - - 0 0 0 - - - - - -
29 95 How YAO Am 4R TPE 0 101 - - - - 0 0 0 - - - - - -
30 34 Massimo VIGNALI Am ITA 0 101 - - - - - - - 0 0 - - - -
31 38 YOON Sanghwi (Rick) Am 4R ITA 0 101 - - - - - - - 0 0 - - - -
32 35 Wynch LEE Am TPE 0 101 - - - - 0 0 - - - - - - -
33 33 WONG Siu Sui (Tommy) Am HKG 0 101 0 0 - - - - 0 - - - - - -
34 24 David CHENG USA 0 101 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 27
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Am Cup Classification After Round 9
Zhuhai Korea Taiwan Sepang Fuji Shanghai
Gap to
Pos. No. Driver Class Nat Total leader
Rd 1 Rd 2 Rd 3 Rd 4 Rd 5 Rd 6 Rd 7 Rd 8 Rd 9 Rd 10 Rd 11 Rd 12 Rd 13
1 59 Daniel BILSKI Am AUS 134 - 6 0 25 15 15 12 25 18 18 - - - -
2 69 Ashraff DEWAL Am MAS 106 28 15 0 15 25 18 18 15 - - - - - -
3 51 Johnson HUANG Am TPE 96 38 12 0 - - 26 15 18 10 15 - - - -
4 12 Alex AU Am HKG 89 45 1 0 6 18 12 25 12 15 0 - - - -
5 5 Andrew KIM Am KOR 79 55 - - 19 0 1 0 8 26 25 - - - -
6 77 Jacky YEUNG Am HKG 50 84 8 0 12 12 4 8 6 - - - - - -
7 36 LOK Chi Kit (Sam) Am HKG 36 98 10 0 10 10 6 0 0 - - - - - -
8 56 Samson CHAN Am HKG 25 109 25 0 - - - - - - - - - - -
9 84 LIM Keong Wee Am SIN 24 110 - - - - - - - 12 12 - - - -
10 15 Chun Hua CHEN (Kevin) Am TPE 22 112 - - - - 8 10 4 - - - - - -
11 95 How YAO Am 4R TPE 20 114 - - - - 10 0 10 - - - - - -
12 3 Hugues RIPERT Am 4R HKG 18 116 18 0 - - - - - - - - - - -
13 98 Jed TSAI Am TPE 16 118 - - 8 8 - - - - - - - - -
14 38 YOON Sanghwi (Rick) Am 4R ITA 16 118 - - - - - - - 8 8 - - - -
15 34 Massimo VIGNALI Am ITA 10 124 - - - - - - - 0 10 - - - -
16 35 Wynch LEE Am TPE 8 126 - - - - 2 6 - - - - - - -
17 33 WONG Siu Sui (Tommy) Am HKG 0 134 0 0 - - - - 0 - - - - - -
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Team Cup Classification After Round 9
Zhuhai Korea Taiwan Sepang Fuji Shanghai
Gap to
Pos. Driver Class Total leader
Rd 1 Rd 2 Rd 3 Rd 4 Rd 5 Rd 6 Rd 7 Rd 8 Rd 9 Rd 10 Rd 11 Rd 12 Rd 13
1 FAW-VW Audi Racing Team 4R 129 - 10 0 26 6 18 25 15 11 18 - - - -
2 Castrol Racing Team 116 13 19 0 0 25 26 4 12 15 15 - - - -
3 Audi TEDA Racing Team 102 27 25 0 0 1 6 15 18 25 12 - - - -
4 Audi Hong Kong Team 4R 96 33 12 0 15 0 10 6 10 18 25 - - - -
5 Federal-Mogul Motorparts Racing Team 90 39 8 0 18 10 15 0 25 8 6 - - - -
6 Team Audi R8 LMS Cup 4R 90 39 15 0 12 15 12 18 8 0 10 - - - -
7 Team Betterlife 4R 46 83 0 0 0 8 8 12 4 6 8 - - - -
8 Audi Korea 4R 44 85 2 0 0 18 4 8 0 12 0 - - - -
9 Team Audi Volkswagen Taiwan 4R 33 96 0 0 10 12 1 0 6 4 0 - - - -
10 SCC Sportscar Club 18 111 6 0 0 0 0 10 2 0 0 - - - -
11 B-Quik Racing 12 117 0 0 8 0 0 0 1 1 2 - - - -
12 Michelin Racing Team 10 119 4 0 6 0 - - - 0 0 - - - -
13 E-Rain Racing Team 10 119 - - 4 0 0 0 0 2 4 - - - -
14 Team AsiaSport 7 122 0 0 2 4 0 1 0 - - - - - -
15 CTVS Racing Team 4 125 0 0 0 2 0 2 0 0 0 - - - -
16 BC Racing 3 126 0 0 - - 2 0 0 0 1 - - - -
17 Tiger Racing Team 1 128 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 - - - -
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18 Z Racing 1 128 1 0 - - - - - - - - - - -
19 Team Chengdu New Elements 4R 0 129 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - - - -
20 Starspeed Racing 0 129 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 - - - - - -
21 J-Fly International 0 129 - - - - 0 0 0 - - - - - -
292012-2014 Results
2014 Audi R8 LMS Cup
Overall Classification After Round 12
Gap to Shanghai (CTCC) Zhuhai (CTCC) Ordos (CTCC) Zhuhai (ZIC) Shanghai (WEC) Shanghai (SCCF)
Overall Driver Nat Total leader Rd 1 Rd 2 Rd 3 Rd 4 Rd 5 Rd 6 Rd 7 Rd 8 Rd 9 Rd 10 Rd 11 Rd 12
1 Alex YOONG MAS 189 0 15 25 0 25 1 18 12 25 10 25 8 25
2 André COUTO MAC 177 -12 0 8 26 0 26 15 26 18 26 4 26 2
3 Rahel FREY SUI 148 -41 12 18 12 18 12 10 18 6 0 15 15 12
4 CHENG Cong Fu CHN 130 -59 26 10 0 12 6 25 6 12 15 0 18 0
5 Marchy LEE HKG 113 -76 2 15 18 0 18 12 0 0 12 18 0 18
6 Adderly FONG HKG 102 -87 18 0 15 6 0 8 15 10 18 0 12 0
7 Kyong-Ouk YOU KOR 83 -106 0 12 8 15 8 6 10 0 0 6 10 8
8 SUN Zheng CHN 70 -119 - - 10 8 15 0 0 15 0 12 0 10
9 Matt SOLOMON HKG 61 -128 8 0 0 10 0 4 0 8 6 10 0 15
10 Aidan WRIGHT AUS 46 -143 6 0 0 0 10 2 8 4 8 8 - -
11 Jeffrey LEE TPE 29 -160 0 4 6 4 2 0 4 0 4 0 4 1
12 Stefano MONTESI HKG 27 -162 4 0 2 2 4 0 1 2 0 0 6 6
13 Alex AU HKG 13 -176 1 6 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 2 0
14 Darryl O’YOUNG HKG 10 -179 10 0 - - - - - - - - - -
15 LIN Yue (Steven) CHN 6 -183 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 2 0 0
16 Ronald WU HKG 4 -185 - - 4 0 - - - - - - - -
17 Saeed al-MEHAIRI UAE 4 -185 - - - - - - - - - - - 4
18 Egidio PERFETTI SIN 2 -187 - - - - - - 2 0 - - - -
19 Ashraff DEWAL MAS 2 -187 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
20 CHENG Fei (David) CHN 1 -188 - - 1 0 - - - - - - - -
21 ZHANG Zhiqiang (Jason) CHN 1 -188 - - - - 0 1 - - - - - -
22 SUN Jing Zu CHN 0 -189 0 0 - - - - 0 0 0 0 0 0
23 Jacky YEUNG HKG 0 -189 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
24 ZHENG Ting CHN 0 -189 - - - - - - 0 0 0 0 0 0
25 Johnson HUANG TPE 0 -189 - - - - - - - - 0 0 0 0
26 Daniel BILSKI HKG 0 -189 - - 0 0 - - - - - - - -
27 Massimo VIGNALI SIN 0 -189 - - - - 0 0 - - - - - -
28 WU Zhou CHN 0 -189 0 0 - - - - 0 0 0 0 - -
29 REN Wei CHN 0 -189 0 0 0 0 - - - - - - - -
30 Kenji ABE JPN 0 -189 - - 0 - - - - - - - - -
31 Khaled al-QUBAISI UAE 0 -189 - - - - - - - - - - 0 -
32 Koichi IWAKI JPN 0 -189 - - 0 0 - - - - - - - -
33 Vignesa MOORTHY SIN 0 -189 - - 0 0 0 0 - - - - - -
34 YIN Xidi (JC) CHN 0 -189 0 - - - - - - - - - - -
35 Ryo FUKUDA TPE 0 -189 - - - - 0 0 - - - - - -
36 FU Songyang (Sean) CHN 0 -189 - 0 - - - - - - - - - -
37 Kato GACHI JPN 0 -189 - - - 0 - - - - - - - -
38 LAI Ming Wai HKG 0 -189 - - - - - - - - - - 0 0
30 G = Guest driver, no points2012-2014 Results
2013 Audi R8 LMS Cup
Overall Classification After Round 11
Zhuhai Ordos Inje Sepang Shanghai Macau
Overall Driver Nat Total Gap to leader
Rd 1 Rd 2 Rd 3 Rd 4 Rd 5 Rd 6 Rd 7 Rd 8 Rd 9 Rd 10 Rd 11
1 Adderly FONG CHN 188 0 18 15 18 18 18 18 12 15 18 12 26
2 Alex YOONG MAS 186 -2 25 18 8 26 0 12 26 26 26 19 0
3 Marchy LEE HKG 164 -24 15 10 26 0 15 25 18 12 10 15 18
4 Rahel FREY SUI 101 -87 12 12 10 15 - - - - 12 25 15
5 CHENG Cong Fu CHN 98 -90 - - 15 8 0 15 15 18 15 0 12
6 Kyong-Ouk YOU KOR 84 -104 0 8 12 12 0 10 10 8 6 8 10
7 SUN Zheng CHN 54 -134 10 6 0 0 0 8 8 4 8 10 -
8 Jeffrey LEE TPE 38 -150 8 2 2 1 12 0 4 2 0 6 1
9 Alex AU HKG 35 -153 4 0 1 6 10 6 1 1 2 0 4
10 Massimo VIGNALI SIN 32 -156 0 4 4 10 0 0 2 6 0 4 2
11 André COUTO MAC 27 -161 1 26 - - - - - - - - G
12 Earl BAMBER NZL 27 -161 - - - - 26 1 - - - - -
13 Eric K HKG 25 -163 6 1 - - 8 4 - - 4 2 0
14 Wei Fung THONG GBR 16 -172 - - - - - - 6 10 - - -
15 Stefano MONTESI HKG 8 -180 - - - - - - - - - - 8
16 Hideki Francis ONDA HKG 7 -181 0 0 - - 6 1 - - - - 0
17 Dino CRESCENTINI USA 6 -182 - - 6 0 - - - - - - -
18 Philip MA HKG 6 -182 - - - - - - - - - - 6
19 Aaron KWOK HKG 6 -182 2 0 0 - 0 2 0 0 1 1 0
20 ZHANG Ran CHN 4 -184 0 0 0 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
21 Jacky YEUNG HKG 4 -184 - - 0 0 4 0 0 - 0 0 0
22 SHAO Xuesong CHN 3 -185 0 0 0 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0
23 REN Wei CHN 2 -186 0 0 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 0 -
24 Hugues RIPERT HKG 1 -187 1 0 0 0 - - - - - - -
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25 Masahiko IDA JAP 0 -188 - - - - - - 0 0 - - -
26 XU Wei CHN 0 -188 - - - - - - - - 0 0 -
27 SUN Jing Zu CHN 0 -188 0 0 0 0 - - 0 0 0 0 0
28 Richie HO TPE 0 -188 0 0 - - - - - - - - -
29 Benjamin LEE TPE 0 -188 0 0 - - - - 0 0 - - -
30 Ashraff DEWAL MAS 0 -188 - - - - - - - 0 - - -
G = Guest driver, no points 312012-2014 Results
2012 Audi R8 LMS Cup
Overall Classification After Round 12
Gap to Shanghai (CTCC) Zhuhai (CTCC) Ordos (CTCC) Zhuhai (ZIC) Shanghai (WEC) Shanghai (SCCF)
Overall Driver Nat Total leader Rd 1 Rd 2 Rd 3 Rd 4 Rd 5 Rd 6 Rd 7 Rd 8 Rd 9 Rd 10 Rd 11 Rd 12
1 Marchy LEE HKG 229 0 19 15 25 0 26 25 18 18 15 18 25 25
2 Adderly FONG HKG 217 -12 12 25 18 25 10 18 15 15 18 25 18 18
3 Alex YOONG MAS 167 -62 25 18 9 15 18 0 26 25 - - 16 15
4 SUN Zheng CHN 115 -114 10 12 15 8 6 12 10 10 10 12 0 10
5 WANG Jian Wei CHN 84 -145 0 10 0 12 8 10 6 6 6 10 8 8
6 Jeffrey LEE (Am)(Am) TPE 77 -152 15 0 12 18 - - 8 8 8 0 4 4
7 David ZHU CHN 60 -169 - - - - - - 12 12 4 8 12 12
8 SUN Chao CHN 41 -188 0 4 0 6 1 8 2 4 0 4 6 6
9 Charlie- Ro CHARLZ AUS 30 -199 - - - - 15 15 - - - - - -
10 Kyong-Ouk YOU KOR 27 -202 - - - - - - - - 12 15 - -
11 Darryl O’YOUNG HKG 26 -203 - - - - - - - - 26 0 - -
12 HAN Han CHN 26 -203 - - 10 10 0 6 - - - - - -
13 Alex AU (Am) HKG 18 -211 - - - - 4 4 1 0 1 6 2 0
14 Pekka SAARINEN FIN 12 -217 - - - - 12 0 - - - - - -
15 Byron TONG (Am) HKG 12 -217 2 1 6 0 2 1 - - - - - -
16 Dino CRESCENTINI (Am) USA 10 -219 - - - - - - - - - - 10 0
17 Aaron KWOK (Am) HKG 10 -219 0 6 0 0 0 2 0 1 - - 0 1
18 Massimo VIGNALI GBR 9 -220 - - - - - - 4 2 - - 1 2
19 = ZHU Hu An CHN 8 -221 0 8 - - - - - - - - - -
19 = Eric KWONG (Am) HKG 8 -221 8 0 - - - - - - - - - -
21 HUA Xia Wei CHN 6 -223 6 0 0 0 0 0 - - - - - -
22 Hugues RIPERT (Am) HKG 6 -223 - - 4 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 - -
23 MAK Hing Tak HKG 6 -223 4 2 - - - - - - - - - -
24 Daniel BILSKI (Am) HKG 5 -224 - - 1 4 - - - - - - - -
25 ZHANG Ran (Am) CHN 4 -225 1 0 0 2 - - 0 0 0 1 0 0
26 Clifford CHEN (Am) TPE 3 -226 - - 2 1 - - - - - - 0 0
27 Kevin Nai-Chia CHEN USA 2 -227 - - - - - - - - 2 0 - -
28 Adrian FU (Am) HKG 0 -229 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
29 Anthony CHAN HKG 0 -229 - - - - - - - - 0 0 - -
30 TIAN Li Ying CHN 0 -229 - - - - - - 0 0 - - - -
31 Eric HSIANG (Am) TPE 0 -229 0 0 - - - - 0 0 - - - -
32 Dr. FENG Derui (Am) HKG 0 -229 - - - - - - - - 0 0 - -
33 Kevin TSE MAC 0 -229 - - - - 0 0 - - - - - -
32 (Am) = Amateur Cup driverAudi Motorsport
Sportiness, ground-breaking technology and emotional design are the main components of the brand’s success with
both series production models and on race tracks around the world. In 2014, Audi celebrated victory number thirteen at
the 24 Hours of Le Mans. The third consecutive win for the Audi R18 e-tron quattro hybrid race car again underlined the
guiding principle of the brand’s motorsport activities: “Vorsprung durch Technik”. In 2014, the Audi R8 LMS ultra GT3
race car also claimed victories on both the famous “Green Hell” at the Nürburgring 24 Hours and at the iconic Spa 24
Hours. Today’s success builds upon a long legacy, as racing has always been in the genes of the Audi brand.
Rallying
In the early 1980s, Audi turned rallying on its head with the
quattro four-wheel drive technology. The brand won several
World Rally Championships and the Audi Sport quattro S1
stormed the Pikes Peak in Colorado, USA, in record time for
three successive years from 1985 to 1987. Audi also made the
quattro drive ‘fashionable’ on the race track, initially with the
Audi 200 quattro and Audi 90 quattro IMSA-GTO in the USA.
The success continued with the Audi V8 quattro winning the
German Touring Car Championship (DTM) in 1990 and 1991,
followed by a range of European titles for the Audi A4 quattro.
Early success
The motorsport history of Audi began more than 100 years
ago with the Audi Type C – the “Alpine conquerer” – winning
the Austrian Alpine Run between 1911 and 1914. In the
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1930s, Audi achieved further success with the iconic Auto
Union Grand Prix car, the “Silver Arrow”, which clinched titles
around the world with legendary drivers including Bernd
Rosemeyer. The “Silver Arrow” also broke speed records,
reaching 320 km/h on an Italian autostrada in 1935. 33Audi Motorsport
Prototype racing
After the superior quattro drive was banned from touring
car racing, Audi moved into sport prototypes. In 1999, Audi
secured a podium finish on its debut in the world’s toughest
and most significant endurance competition, the 24 Hours of
Le Mans, before scoring a historic hat trick between 2000 and
2002 with the Audi R8. The car’s TFSI engine technology was
later incorporated into series production. The Audi R8 secured
its place in motorsport history with a total of 64 overall
victories in more than 80 sports car races.
In 2006, the newly developed Audi R10 TDI (Turbo Diesel
Injection) became the first ever diesel powered car to triumph
at Le Mans. In 2012, the Audi R18 e-tron was the first hybrid
car to win the celebrated race. The 2014 victory of drivers
Marcel Fässler, André Lotterer and Benoît Tréluyer marked
the third triumph in a row for the Audi R18 e-tron quattro and
overall victory number thirteen for Audi at Le Mans.
Audi also won the drivers’ and manufacturers’ titles in the
new FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) in both 2012
and 2013.
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Strong record in DTM
Audi returned to the German Touring Car Championship (DTM)
in 2004 with its factory team and immediately clinched the
title with Mattias Ekström. The Swede also triumphed in 2007,
and Timo Scheider followed suit in 2008 and 2009, making
Audi the first manufacturer in DTM history to score a hat trick
of titles. In 2011, Martin Tomczyk rounded off the Audi A4
DTM success story with victory number five for the car.
Audi gained a further title in the 2013 season, with German
driver Mike Rockenfeller winning the drivers’ title in his Audi
RS 5 DTM.
Audi Sport customer racing
Audi entered customer racing in 2009 with the Audi R8 LMS,
the first Audi race car to be specifically developed for use in
customer sport. The race car shares more than 50 percent of
its technical platform with the production model Audi R8 from
Neckarsulm. The race version impressed from the start. The
Audi R8 LMS and the Audi R8 LMS ultra (introduced in 2013)
have achieved over 200 international victories, including wins
at Bathurst, Nürburgring and Spa. Audi driver Edoardo Mortara
won the Macau GT Cup with the race version of the Audi R8 for
three consecutive years between 2011 and 2013. In 2014, the
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Audi R8 LMS ultra secured a spectacular double with titles at
both of the leading GT 24 hour races at Nürburgring and Spa.
35Motorsport Benefits Audi Customers
Motorsport at Audi is always undertaken with consideration for our customer. Audi uses the race track as a test bed for
new technologies. Race car development and series production benefit from each other in many areas, including hybrid
drives, engine downsizing, fuel injection technology and turbocharger design.
Light technology
In 2014, for the first time, Audi drove at Le Mans with laser
lights and a special edition Audi R8 LMX, a road model with
laser lights, followed shortly. Lights are an important
safety factor and are often tested in motorsport. The Audi R18
TDI, for example, was the first Le Mans sports car with full
LED headlights.
Ultra lightweight
Ultra lightweight aluminum suspension components were
tested by Audi in rallying in the 1980s, and have since played
a significant role in the reduction of fuel consumption in road
cars. For 20 years, the lightweight Audi Space Frame (ASF) has
set manufacturing standards. The Audi R8 LMS racing car’s
aluminum chassis and the road going Audi R8 originate from
the same production. Carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP)
have also found their way from motorsport into
series production.
36Audi China
Audi China was established in Beijing in 2009 as a fully owned subsidiary of AUDI AG. The company coordinates the
business cooperation between AUDI AG, FAW Group and the joint venture FAW-Volkswagen. In addition, Audi China
supports the global activities of AUDI AG.
All board-level departments of AUDI AG have a counterpart at
Audi China. The company is also the home of Audi R&D Beijing,
the first comprehensive R&D site of AUDI AG outside Germany.
The Audi Sport customer racing Asia programme, which
includes the Audi R8 LMS Cup, is organized from Beijing by
Audi China.
Audi China has about 600 employees. The company puts a
strong emphasis on the development of young local talent.
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37Series Partners
Engine Management System Partner
www.bosch.com
Bosch set up its first sales office in China as early as 1909.
In 1926, the first Bosch car service was opened in Shanghai.
Today, all four Bosch business sectors are present in China:
Automotive Technology, Industrial Technology, Consumer
Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. Bosch employs
34,000 associates at 58 legal entities across China, and has
a holding company in Shanghai. This steady growth testifies
to the effectiveness of Bosch’s strategic approach in China.
Bearing the company motto of “Invented for life” in mind,
Bosch’s innovative products and services for the Chinese
market are designed to improve the quality of life, and
to contribute to the stable and sustainable development
of China.
38Official Partners
Oil & Lubricant Partner & Tire Partner & Team Partner Credit Card Partner
Team Partner www.michelin.com www.mastercard.com/cn
www.castroledge.com.cn
Founded in 1899 and now a member of Dedicated to the improvement of MasterCard is a technology company in
BP Group, Castrol is one of the world’s sustainable mobility, Michelin designs, the global payments industry. MasterCard
largest lubricant manufacturers as well manufactures and sells tires for every is leading the way toward a world beyond
as the leader of lubrication technology. type of vehicle, including airplanes, cash with the power to expand connectivity,
The company is committed to providing automobiles, bicycles, earthmovers, opportunity, and prosperity for individuals,
advanced engine oils for automobiles, farm equipment, heavy-duty trucks and businesses, and communities.
motorcycles and commercial vehicles, motorcycles. Michelin employs 115,000 MasterCard operates the world’s fastest
Castrol produces the lubricants used in people in more than 170 countries payments processing network, connecting
the fields of natural gas exploitation, and operates 69 production sites in 18 consumers, financial institutions,
power generation, transportation, countries throughout five continents. merchants, governments, and businesses
construction, refrigeration equipment, The company also publishes travel in more than 210 countries and territories.
metalworking and plastics, marine guides, hotel and restaurant guides, MasterCard products and solutions make
and industry. maps and road atlases and offers everyday commerce activities – such as
electronic mobility support services, shopping, traveling, running a business,
on ViaMichelin.com. Research and and managing finances – easier, more
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innovation development is being taken secure, and more efficient for everyone.
care of in technology centers in Asia, Through MasterCard payment solutions,
Europe and North America. the company delivers value and connect
close to two billion cardholders with tens
of millions of merchants around the world. 39Official Partners
Watch Partner TV Production Services Partner Media Partner
www.oris.ch www.chinatvservice.com www.sportauto.cn
Behind every watch brand there’s Driven by Beijing’s increasing auto motor und sport (AMS) is an
always a story. Oris is known for its opportunities and China’s growing automobile media platform, established
independence, its collection of high- market, CTVS has developed from a in 1946 in Germany and 1996 in China.
quality Swiss Made mechanical watches small company into a comprehensive sportauto is a sub-brand of AMS and
and for a proud heritage that stretches service organization with a proven track since 2014 this platform provides regular
back over a century. In 1904, pioneering record and a flexible all-encompassing news about the automotive industry, a
watchmakers Paul Cattin and Georges offering for TV and Film productions. comprehensive motorsport overview, as
Christian set-up Oris in Hölstein, CTVS’ clients are not only from the well as sports car tests and race driver
Switzerland. Oris has always focused Asian region. CTVS has provided services insights to Chinese consumers.
on the manufacture of mechanical for clients from 6 continents, and
watches; not a single battery-powered over 60 countries worldwide. Their
watch leaves the workshop. Oris makes production experience in Asia makes
watches for people who are passionate CTVS the logical choice for international
about mechanical movements and customers wishing to enter Asian
who look for genuine, contemporary markets – and vice versa.
values. The collection is geared to fulfil
consumer needs within the four Oris
worlds of culture, diving, aviation
and motorsports: real watches for
40 real people.Audi Partners
Audi Japan
Audi Japan was established in 1998 as a 100% subsidiary of
AUDI AG. 115 Audi exclusive sales outlets are currently in
operation nationwide. In 2014, Audi Japan sold 31,413 units
in total which is 10% increase from 2013 (28,676). The
company has been growing for eight years consecutively based
on its “Qualitative Growth Strategy” since 2006.
In 2015, Audi Japan rolled out the Audi A7, Q3, A1, A6 and the
fascinating third-generation new TT in August. Launches for
the Audi A3 Sportback e-tron, the first Audi PHEV in Japan, and
the Powerful RS 3 Sportback will follow.
Audi Malaysia
Audi Malaysia, a division of Volkswagen Group Malaysia, is the
newest National Sales Company (NSC) to extend the presence
of AUDI AG in key markets across the globe, with the intention
of becoming the leading premium automotive brand by 2020.
Having officially gone live in early September 2015, Audi
Malaysia is currently represented through five exclusive sales
outlets operating across the country.
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So far this year, Audi Malaysia has introduced the all-new
TT coupe and the updated Audi A6 executive sedan, with
the introduction of many new models, service offerings and
platforms to come. 41Audi Partners
Audi Taiwan
Audi Taiwan is the 12th sales subsidiary of AUDI AG globally
and commenced operations in Taipei in March 2009. Audi
has become one of the fastest growing automotive brands
in Taiwan and increased its model range from originally 8 to
more than 70 models and derivatives. In 2014, Audi Taiwan
achieved record high sales of 4,901 units.
The strategic objective set by Audi Taiwan is to establish the
Audi brand in Taiwan as the most attractive premium brand by
the year 2020. Audi Taiwan intends to achieve this objective
through increasing market share via a long-term model
strategy, enhancing customer enthusiasm and being an image
leader for emotion and quality by providing “Audi Top Service”,
generating high profitability and becoming the most
attractive employer.
Audi Hong Kong
Audi has been in Hong Kong for 19 years, since 1996. In
2013, AUDI AG founded its national sales office in Hong Kong,
emphasizing its dedication to this growing market and the
company’s vision to become the leading premium automobile
brand. Audi Hong Kong is part of Volkswagen Group Hong
Kong Limited and began operations on January 1, 2013 and
is responsible for the import business of Audi automobiles in
Hong Kong and Macau, including brand marketing.
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Audi Hong Kong achieved record sales in 2013 and 2014 with In 2015, Audi Korea will launch eleven models including the
double digit growth. In 2014, Audi Hong Kong achieved a new Audi A6, S6, A7, S7, RS7, A3 Sportback, A3 Sportback
significant sales growth with an increase of 10% on full year e-tron, S3 Sedan, A1, new Q3, and new TT.
delivery year-on-year to 3,855 units – one of the strongest
performances among the markets worldwide. Such a Audi Korea declared 2015 as the year of customer service .
terrific performance has placed Hong Kong as one of Audi’s Audi Korea will add 15 new service centers, an increase of 60%
top markets, affirming recognition of the brand’s motto from the previous year, to bring the total number to 40, while
– “Vorsprung durch Technik”. The most popular models in the number of work bays will be increased by 55.8%, from 301
the city include the Audi A3, A5, A6, Audi Q3 and Audi Q5, to 469 by the end of 2015.
underlining the brand’s values as a progressive, sophisticated
and sporty premium brand.
Audi Korea
Prestigious and progressive car brand Audi launched Audi
Korea, a wholly owned subsidiary, in October 2004.
Audi Korea, in the spirit of the brand’s “Vorsprung durch
Technik” (Advancement through Technology), strives to create
customer satisfaction through premium products and service
while at the same time growing the Audi brand within Korea by
extending its dealer network.
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Audi Korea celebrated its 10th anniversary in 2014, delivering
27,647 cars to Audi customers, an increase of 37.9%
compared to 2013.
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