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2015 FIA World Rally Championship calendar

22/01–25/01/2015 Rally Monte Carlo Asphalt/snow

12/02–15/02/2015 Rally Sweden Ice & snow

05/03–08/03/2015 Rally Mexico Gravel

23/04–26/04/2015 Rally Argentina Gravel

21/05–24/05/2015 Rally Portugal Gravel

11/06–14/06/2015 Rally Italy Gravel

02/07–05/07/2015 Rally Poland Gravel

30/07–02/08/2015 Rally Finland Gravel

20/08–23/08/2015 Rally Germany Asphalt

10/09–13/09/2015 Rally Australia Gravel

01/10–04/10/2015 Rally France Asphalt

22/10–25/10/2015 Rally Spain Gravel/asphalt

12/11–15/11/2015 Rally Great Britain Gravel

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Pocket Facts 01/2015 Content

FIA World Rally Championship Rally Monte Carlo – Preview 04 Volkswagen Polo R WRC – Technology 06 VolkswagenPoloRWRC–Technicalspecifications 08 Volkswagen Team – #1 Sébastien Ogier 10 Julien Ingrassia 11 Volkswagen Team – #2 Jari-Matti Latvala 12 Miikka Anttila 13 Volkswagen Team – #9 Andreas Mikkelsen 14 Ola Fløene 15 Volkswagen Team – Who’s who 16 Statistics 18Rally Monte Carlo Rally information 20 Rally history 22 Rally map 24 Rally schedule 26 Rallyentrants 28Volkswagen Motorsport and Volkswagen brand Engagements 30 Websites 32 Volkswagen Polo GTI production car 34 Partners 36Notes 37Useful addresses 45

As per 12/01/2015

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Preview

All-new Polo R WRC meets rally classic

Endurance test for the second generation Polo R WRC – at the 2015 Rally Monte Carlo Volkswagen will take on the competition in a World Rally Car that has been fundamentally reworked. At the opener of the third season for Volkswagen with the four-wheel drive from Wolfsburg, the spectacular exterior already marks the start of a new task. Double world champions Sébastien Ogier/Julien Ingrassia (F/F), runners up Jari-Matti Latvala/Miikka Anttila (FIN/FIN) and last year’s third-placed Andreas Mikkelsen/Ola Fløene (N/N) will compete in the legendary “Monte” in the new blue-blue-white design of the Polo R WRC. There have also been a lot of changes under the bonnet. 75 per cent of the chassis components have been reviewed and some of them have been reworked,intermsoftheengine,315hphasbecome318hpfor2015.Butthemostsignificantinnovationforthedriversisthe

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newgearbox,whichforthefirsttimehasbeenimplementedasahydraulically activated system with paddles on the steering wheel.

“Eventhoughit’sthefirstgravelrallyoftheyearthatshowshowstrong a new car really is, we’re looking forward to seeing how goodafightthenewPoloRWRCwillputonattheRallyMonteCarlo,” said Volkswagen Motorsport director Jost Capito. “The predecessorofthe2015PoloRWRCwonitsfirstspecialstageatthefirsttimeofaskingandthenwonthesecondrallyoftheyear.But it’s not only new technical challenges that we will face, there is also a new sporting procedure for the starting order that will slow down the world championship leader. With Sébastien Ogier, Jari-Matti Latvala and Andreas Mikkelsen we are starting with three drivers who know how to deal with this. There’s no doubt about it, we can’t wait for the new season.”

New sporting regulations in the WRCNew sporting regulations will come into play in the World Rally Championship as of the Rally Monte Carlo. Whereas the world championship leader has previously had to open the route on the firstofthethreedaysofrallying,thisnowappliestothefirsttwodaysin2015,withtheorderforthefinaldaythereverseoftheoverall standings after the opening two days.

Atthe“Monte”,theorderforthefirsttwodaysoftherallywillbedeterminedaccordingtothefinalstandingsattheendofthe2014 World Championship. There has also been a change to the rules governing communication between the teams and their drivers and co-drivers: it was previously permitted to convey split times during special stages. This is now forbidden in 2015.

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Technology

The Polo R WRC, Version 2.0

The World Championship winning Polo has a younger brother: the new Volkswagen Polo R WRC for the 2015 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) shares the same genes as its predecessor, but has been painstakingly further developed in many areas. While the new blue, blue, white appearance of the production-based shell represents a visual revolution, the optimisation pro-cess under the bonnet was at the heart of the precise evolution. The Volkswagen engineers meticulously inspected 75 per cent of the car that won the championship in 2013 and 2014, seeking out any potential for improvement and gradually pushing ahead with its further development. As well as the complete optimisa-tion of larger modules – such as the sequential gearbox with shift paddles, which is permitted as of 2015 – the chassis and engine of the Polo R WRC have also taken another step forward

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technologically, thanks to the sum of many detailed improve-ments made ahead of the 2015 season.

“WhendevelopingthefirstPoloRWRC,ourprioritywasfirstto develop a fast car, which we then gradually improved until it was also reliable,” said Volkswagen Motorsport Director Jost Capito. “This philosophy proved its worth, and has also been applied to the evolutionary further development of the second gener ation of the Polo R WRC. When we started to improve our World Championship winning car, we did so from an outstand-ing basis. Our engineers went about their work meticulously and with absolute commitment, and the result makes a perfect im pression. We are excited to see how our World Rally Car fares against the opposition.”

Getting a shift on – new shift-paddle gearboxLike its predecessor, the 2015 version of the Polo R WRC is based on the same basic car – the roadworthy Polo R WRC. While the principle idea behind the development process was one of evolution, one component was very much the exception: theshift-paddlegearbox,whichispermittedforthefirsttimein2015. This represents a new development in every sense.

In the future, the driver will no longer exert energy shifting gear by pushing and pulling the gear lever. From now on, he will change gear using a shift paddle, which is permanently incorpor ated in the steering column and electronically conveys thegearchangetothehydraulicgearbox.Themajorbenefit:from now on, the driver can always have both hands on the steering wheel.

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Engine

Type Straight-four engine with turbocharger and intercooling,

transversally mounted in front of the front axle

Displacement 1,600 cc

Power output 234kW(318hp)at6,250rpm

Torque 430 Nm at 5,000 rpm

Bore/stroke 83.0mm/73.8mm

Air restrictor 33 mm (FIA regulation)

Power transmission

Gearbox Sequential, six-speed racing gear box, transversally

mounted, hydraulically activated, paddle on the steering

Final drive Permanent four-wheel drive with equal torque split

between the front and rear axles, multi-plate limited-slip

differentials, front and rear

Clutch Hydraulically actuated double-disk sintered metal clutch by ZF

Chassis/suspension

Front/rear McPherson struts, dampers from ZF

Suspension travel approx.180mmonasphalt,approx.275mmongravel

Steering Servo-assisted rack and pinion steering

Braking system Ventilated disc brakes (front Ø 355 mm and rear Ø 350 mm

on asphalt; front and rear Ø 300 mm on gravel), aluminium

brake callipers (four callipers, front and rear)

Wheels Size8x18inchforasphalt,7x15inchforgravel

Volkswagen Polo R WRC

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Chassis/bodywork

Length/width/height 3,976/1,820/1,356mm

Track width/wheelbase 1,610/2,480mm

Minimum weight 1,200 kg

Performance

Acceleration 0–100 km/h in approx. 3.9 seconds

Top speed 200 km/h

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Date of birth 17/12/1983(31) Place of birth Gap (F)Residence St. Gallen (CH)Hobbies Sport, skiing

WRC victories 24

The Frenchman was something of a late-starter in rally terms, only joining the sport at the age of 22 – and that despite the iconic Rally Monte Carlo traditionally running through his home town of Gap in the French Maritime Alps.

Sébastien Ogier on Rally Monte Carlo “The Rally Monte Carlo is the perfect start to the new season for me. Gap is my home. It’s where I was born and grew up. My fans are a real mental advantage for me. The support at the Rally Monte Carlo is incredible, and you can really feel it as a driver.”

Volkswagen Team

2010 4th in FIA World Rally Championship, two wins (WRC, Citroën)

2011 3rdinFIAWorldRallyChampionship,fivewins(WRC,Citroën)

2012 10th in FIA World Rally Championship (WRC, Škoda), ten wins in S2000 class

2013 1st in FIA World Rally Championship, nine wins (WRC, Volkswagen)

2014 1st in FIA World Rally Championship, eight wins (WRC, Volkswagen)

Sporting career highlights

Sébastien Ogier

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#1

Date of birth 26/11/1979 (35) Place of birth Aix-en-Provence (F)Residence Geneva (CH)Hobbies Mountain biking, hikingWRC victories 24

Just like his driver Sébastien Ogier, Julien Ingrassia’s career to date has seen him rise dramatically through the ranks of hissport.Nowonder:afterall,thetwoFrenchmenfirstjoinedforces in 2006.


2010 3rd in FIA World Rally Championship, two wins (WRC, Citroën)

2011 3rdinFIAWorldRallyChampionship,fivewins(WRC,Citroën)

2012 10th in FIA World Rally Championship (WRC, Škoda), ten wins in S2000 class

2013 1st in FIA World Rally Championship, nine wins (WRC, Volkswagen)

2014 1st in FIA World Rally Championship, eight wins (WRC, Volkswagen)


Julien Ingrassia

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Jari-Matti Latvala

Date of birth 03/04/1985(29) Place of birth Töysä (FIN)Residence Tuuri (FIN)Hobbies Cross-country skiing, historic rallies, runningWRC victories 12

Hisfather,Jari,hadbeenracinginralliessince1981,duringwhich time the entire Latvala family became a true “rally family”. Jari-Matti was anything but a late bloomer when he completed hisfirstlapsinago-kartattheageofjustfour.

2010 2nd in FIA World Rally Championship, two wins (WRC, Ford)

2011 4th in FIA World Rally Championship, one win (WRC, Ford)

2012 3rd in FIA World Rally Championship, two wins (WRC, Ford)

2013 3rd in FIA World Rally Championship, one win (WRC, Volkswagen)

2014 2nd in FIA World Rally Championship, four wins (WRC, Volkswagen)


Jari-Matti Latvala on Rally Monte Carlo “The new car feels really good and I’m ready for the new season. This season we will be driving with paddles on the steering wheel and that suits me well. Overall the new Polo is faster and better than in 2014. I’m not the only one who thinks so, my team-mates do too.”

Volkswagen Team

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Miikka Anttila

Date of birth 10/09/1972 (42) Place of birth Janakkala (FIN)Residence Lempäälä (FIN)Hobbies Skiing, mountain biking, classic carsWRC victories 12

They have been through many highs and lows together: Miikka Anttila and Jari-Matti Latvala are a well-rehearsed team in the rally cockpit – and can always depend on each other 100 per cent.

2010 2nd in FIA World Rally Championship, two wins (WRC, Ford)

2011 4th in FIA World Rally Championship, one win (WRC, Ford)

2012 3rd in FIA World Rally Championship, two wins (WRC, Ford)

2013 3rd FIA World Rally Championship, one win (WRC, Volkswagen)

2014 2nd in FIA World Rally Championship, four wins (WRC, Volkswagen)


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Date of birth 22/06/1989(25) Place of birth Oslo (N)Residence Monaco (MC)Hobbies Motocross,fishing, cycling

Andreas Mikkelsen is a true all-rounder. With his heart initially set on a career as a professional skier, he was called up for the Norwegian junior team at the age of twelve – a feat he later also achieved on the motocross scene.

Andreas Mikkelsen on Rally Monte Carlo “I want to gather as much experience as possible at the Monte. My seventh place last year was my best result so far. It’s not really an advantage that I live in Monaco since I don’t really know the mountains that well. The conditions at high altitudes change a lot.”

Volkswagen Team

2011 1st in Intercontinental Rally Challenge, two wins (IRC, Škoda)


14th in FIA World Rally Championship (WRC, Škoda)

2013 10th in FIA World Rally Championship (WRC, Volkswagen)

2014 3rd in FIA World Rally Championship (WRC, Volkswagen)


Andreas Mikkelsen

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Date of birth 01/02/1969 (45) Place of birth Hamar (N)Residence Brumunddal (N)Hobbies Motocross, mountain biking

He says he is destined to share a rally car with Andreas Mikkelsen.Hewashisfirstco-driveratthestartofhiscareerand won two IRC titles alongside Mikkelsen. Now the likeable Norwegian is back at his fellow countryman’s side.



14th in FIA World Rally Championship (WRC, Škoda)

2013 1st in FIA Junior World Rally Championship, three wins (JWRC, Ford)

2014 5th in FIA World Rally Championshio (WRC, Volkswagen)


Ola Fløene

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Volkswagen Team

The team behind the WRC commitment

Jost Capito Volkswagen Motorsport Director… has a clear philosophy. “Winning is everything. Second is nothing,” he says. To ensure Volkswagen comes away with “everything”, he assembled a compact team whose passion knows no bounds and which is hungry for success. Head of the team since May 2012.

Willy Rampf Technical Director… regards his daily goal as to be the fastest. This applies to the cars built under his leadership and to the development itself. His motto: “Any mistakes you do not rule out 100 per cent, are 100 per cent guaranteed to reoccur”. Joined the team in 2011.

François-Xavier Demaison Technical Project Manager WRC… has been involved in the WRC for ten years, thus bringing a wealth of World Championship experience to the Volkswagen team. Sees the opportunity in Wolfsburg to play a key role in the project, from the initial sketches to WRC titles. Part of the team since 2011.

Dr. Donatus Wichelhaus Head of Engine Development… the father of many successful Volkswagen racing engines. He is a true team player, passing on his considerable expertise to others in the group and lecturing on the manufacture of engines at Stuttgart University. An integral part of Volkswagen Motorsport since 2005.

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Sven Smeets WRC Team Manager… was born with a love of rallying in his genes. His grandfather: an avid follower of the “Monte”. His father: a rally driver. Smeets was actively involved as a co-driver at rallies from 1995 to 2005. He has been a part of the organisational team since 2012.

Kirsten Zimmermann Commercial Manager… loves motorsport – but not at any price. She keeps a watchful eyeonthefinancialsideofVolkswagenMotorsport–adreamjob for someone who enjoys driving fast on a daily basis. Part of the team since 2012.

Andre Dietzel Head of Communications and Marketing… is a complete “petrol head”. He would love for the fascination of rallying to come alive everywhere – for everyone at any time. Considers himself a service provider for journalists. With the team since 2005.

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Statistics

Rally Monte Carlo Chassis used

Rally Monte Carlo Last five winners

Internal number 25

Chassis number WVWZZZ6RZEWP00191

Chassis version 2.0

Initial registration 17/12/2014

Number plate WOB-VW 524

Volkswagen Polo R WRC #1 Ogier/Ingrassia

Internal number 26


Chassis version 2.0



Internal number 23


Chassis version 1.1



Volkswagen Polo R WRC #2 Latvala/Anttila

Volkswagen Polo R WRC #9 Mikkelsen/Fløene

2010 (IRC) Mikko Hirvonen/Jarmo Lehtinen (FIN/FIN) Ford

2011 (IRC) BryanBouffier/XavierPanseri(F/F) Peugeot

2012 (WRC) Sébastien Loeb/Daniel Elena (F/MC) Citroën

2013 (WRC) Sébastien Loeb/Daniel Elena (F/MC) Citroën

2014 (WRC) Sébastien Ogier/Julien Ingrassia (F/F) Volkswagen

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2014 WRC Classifications

Pointsallocation:P1=25;P2=18;P3=15;P4=12;P5=10;P6=8;P7=6;P8=4;P9=2;P10=1

2014 WRC Season matrix

01 Rally Monte Carlo Ogier Bouffier Meeke P1 P5 P7

02 Rally Sweden Latvala Mikkelsen Østberg P6 P1 P2

03 Rally Mexico Ogier Latvala Neuville P1 P2 P19

04 Rally Portugal Ogier Hirvonen Østberg P1 P14 P4

05 Rally Argentina Latvala Ogier Meeke P2 P1 P4

06 Rally Italy Ogier Østberg Latvala P1 P3 P4

07 Rally Poland Ogier Mikkelsen Neuville P1 P5 P2

08 Rally Finland Latvala Ogier Meeke P2 P1 P4

09 Rally Germany Neuville Sordo Mikkelsen DNF DNF P3

10 Rally Australia Ogier Latvala Mikkelsen P1 P2 P3

11 Rally France Latvala Mikkelsen Meeke P13 P1 P2

12 Rally Spain Ogier Latvala Hirvonen P1 P2 P7

13 Rally Great Britain Ogier Hirvonen Østberg P1 P8 DNF

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02 Latvala 218

03 Mikkelsen 150

04 Hirvonen 126

05 Østberg 108

06 Neuville 105

07 Meeke 92

01 Ingrassia 267

02 Anttila 218

03 Lehtinen 126

05 Andersson 108

04 Fløene 106

06 Gilsoul 105

07 Nagle 92

Drivers Co-drivers01 Volkswagen Motorsport 447

02 Citroën WRT 210

03 M-Sport 208

04 HyundaiMotorsport 187

05 Volkswagen Motorsport II 133

06 Jipocar Czech National Team 49

07 HyundaiMotorsportN 28

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Rally information

Rally Monte Carlo Facts and figures

The eventThe Rally Monte Carlo has been organized each year since 1911 by the Automobile Club de Monaco and takes place along the French Riviera in the Principality of Monaco and southeast France. The event is traditionally held on snow covered, icy mountain roads as well as twisty, narrow roads through small villages.

The venueThe 2015 Monte Carlo Rally will once again return to the town of Gap (Hautes-Alpes department), which serves as the main hubfortheevent.TherealracestartandfinishtakesplaceinMonaco, home of the famous Monaco Formula One Grand Prix.

The countryCapital Monaco

Area 2.02 square kilometres

Population 36,950

Language French

Currency Euro

Time zone UTC+1

The typical weatherThe “Monte” provides a unique mix of snow, ice, rain and dry

asphalt – the weather predictions are unpredict-able to say the least. The weather can change really quickly within one stage from snow to rain or sun, making the rally a real challenge for the drivers.

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The routeThe 2015 Monte Carlo Rally features some new innovations. The shakedown session will take place in the region south of Gap whichregularlyhostsstagesoftheTourdeFrance.Theofficialrace start will be held on Thursday evening at Place du Casino in Monaco followed by two special stages at night in the Alpes de Haute Provence department. Friday features double loops on three stages which have been moved further north of Gap. Saturday will see more classic stages with competitors then returning late afternoon to Monaco. On Sunday, the rally actions take place near the Col de Braus and Col de Turini just before the PowerStageandafinaltimecontrolinfrontofMonaco’sPlacedu Palais where the traditional prize-giving ceremony can be seen in the afternoon.

Food & drinkWith France and Italy located nearby, the Monaco cuisine is influencedbythesetwocountries,whicharefamousfortheirexcellent food and wines. Proximity to the Mediterranean Sea has lead to the popularity of sea food in Monaco. Famous specialitiesinMonacoareFougasse,Stocafi,Socca,Barbagiuanand various sorts of cheese.

Speed limitThe speed limit within Monaco is 50 kilometres per hour unless otherwise marked by signs. The French motorway road system leading to Monaco is toll paying, which can either be paid by cash, credit card, or via a subscription with the toll company.

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Rally history

Rally Monte Carlo History

At a glance

TheRallyMonteCarlowasfirstheldin1911andwilltakeplaceforthe83rdtimethisyear.Itisbeingorganisedbythe “Automobile Club de Monaco”.

From1973to2008therallywasheldasthefirstroundofthe FIA World Rally Championship (WRC). Since 2009 it had been part of Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC) before becoming part of the WRC again in 2012.

The Rally Monte Carlo counts as one of the asphalt runs in the World Championship and weaves its way south from the start line in Gap in the Hautes-Alpes towards the glamor-

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ous Principality of Monaco. The surface conditions often alternate within a single special stage, depending on the weather. Selecting the right tyres is an eternal balancing act.

Aspecialflair,historicambienceandthejetset–theCasinodeMonteCarloisdefinitelyworthavisit.Openedin1863and overlooking the sea, the Casino has always lent a cer-tain noblesse to the art of gambling. Situated right on the Place du Casino, this is the touristic heart of Monaco where people mingle with the jet set.

The idea behind the Rally Monte Carlo originally had abso-lutely nothing to do with racing. The Monégasques wanted to attract tourists to the Côte d’Azur during the cold winter months, which is why Prince Albert I gave his blessing in 1911 for a rally. The winner of the inaugural edition was Henri Rougier starting with a Turcat-Méry 24CV.

AVolkswagenGroupbrandwassuccessfulin1984:the German duo Walter Röhrl/Christian Geistdörfer won the Monte Carlo Rally with an Audi quattro.

In 2013, the Rally Monte Carlo marked the debut of the PoloRWRC.SébastienOgierwonthefirstspecialstageofVolkswagen’snewWorldRallyCarandfinishedsecondoverall behind record champion Sébastien Loeb.

World Champion Sébastien Ogier and his co-driver Julien Ingrassia continued the winning streak from 2013 and won the last year’s “Monte”.

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Gap

Nice

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Cuneo

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Sisteron

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Laragne-Montéglin

Saint-Vincent-les-Forts

Jausiers

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Châteauviex

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RALLY HEADQUARTERPRESS DEPARTMENTSERVICE G–H

START

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SERVICE A–F

SS 14LA BOLLÈNE VÉSUBIE–SOSPEL

SS 01ENTREVAUX–ROUAINE

SS 02NORANTE–DIGNE-LES-BAINS

SS 03/06LA SALLE EN BEAUMONT–CORPS

SS 04/07ASPRES-LÈS-CORPS–CHAUFFAYER

SS 05/08LES COSTES–ST JULIEN EN CHAMPSAUR

SS 09/11PRUNIÈRES–EMBRUN

SS 10LARDIER ET VALENÇA–FAYE

SS 12SISTERON–THOARD

SS 13/15P

COL ST JEAN–ST LAURENT

FINISH

E712

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E80

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Monte Carlo

Gap

Nice

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START

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SERVICE A–F

SS 14LA BOLLÈNE VÉSUBIE–SOSPEL

SS 01ENTREVAUX–ROUAINE

SS 02NORANTE–DIGNE-LES-BAINS

SS 03/06LA SALLE EN BEAUMONT–CORPS

SS 04/07ASPRES-LÈS-CORPS–CHAUFFAYER

SS 05/08LES COSTES–ST JULIEN EN CHAMPSAUR

SS 09/11PRUNIÈRES–EMBRUN

SS 10LARDIER ET VALENÇA–FAYE

SS 12SISTERON–THOARD

SS 13/15P

COL ST JEAN–ST LAURENT

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Rally schedule

Wednesday, 21 January 2015

Shakedown (Châteauvieux), 120 min. 16:00 hrs

Thursday, 22 January 2015

Startingceremony(PlaceduCasino,Monaco) 18:30hrs

SS 01 Entrevaux–Rouaine 89.68km 21.31 km 20:21 hrs

SS 02 Norante–Digne-les-Bains 41.10 km 19.68 km 91.56 km 21:29 hrs

Flexi service A (Gap), 45 min. 0.30 km 23:26 hrs

Parc fermé (Gap) 02:45 hrs

222.64 km 40.99 km ∑ 263.63 km

Friday, 23 January 2015

ServiceB(Gap),15min. 08:10hrs

SS 03 La Salle–Corps 1 74.89km 15.84 km 09:56 hrs

SS 04 Aspres-lès-Corps–Chauffayer 106.81km 25.81 km 10:29 hrs

SS 05 Les Costes–St Julien 1 04.09 km 25.40 km 43.67 km 11:07 hrs

Service C (Gap), 30 min. 12:37 hrs

SS 06 La Salle–Corps 2 74.89km 15.84 km 14:38 hrs

SS 07 Aspres-lès-Corps–Chauffayer 206.81km 25.81 km 15:11 hrs

SS 08 Les Costes–St Julien 2 04.09 km 25.40 km 43.67 km 15:49 hrs

Flexi service D (Gap), 45 min. 0.30 km 17:14 hrs

Parc fermé (Gap) 21:00 hrs

259.22 km 134.10 km ∑ 393.32 km

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Saturday, 24 January 2015

ServiceE(Gap),15min. 08:10hrs

SS 09 Prunières–Embrun 1 36.76 km 19.93 km 09:16 hrs

SS 10 Lardier et Valença–Faye 55.94 km 51.70 km 32.30 km 10:49 hrs

Service F (Gap), 30 min. 12:34 hrs

SS 11 Prunières–Embrun 2 36.76 km 19.93 km 13:55 hrs

SS 12 Sisteron–Thoard 84.82km 36.85 km 180.89km 15:43 hrs

Parcfermé(Monaco) 18:58hrs

427.47 km 128.41 km ∑555.88km

Sunday, 25 January 2015

ServiceG(Monaco),45min. 0.48km 07:34hrs

SS 13 Col St Jean–St Laurent 1 39.61 km 10.16 km 09:30 hrs

SS 14 La Bollène Vésubie–Sospel 39.12 km 31.66 km 10:45 hrs

SS 15P Col St Jean–St Laurent 2 11.26 km 10.16 km 42.18km 12:08 hrs

Service H (Monaco), 10 min. 04.02 km 13:26 hrs

Prize giving (Place du Palais, Monaco) 01.60 km 13:49 hrs

138.27km 51.98 km ∑190.25 km

1,047.60 km 355.48 km ∑1,403.08km

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1 Sébastien Ogier (F)

Volkswagen Volkswagen Motorsport RC1

Julien Ingrassia (F)

2 Jari-Matti Latvala (FIN)

Volkswagen Volkswagen Motorsport RC1

Miikka Anttila (FIN)

3 Kris Meeke (GB)

Citroën Citroën Total Abu Dhabi WRT RC1

Paul Nagle (IRL)

4 Sébastien Loeb (F)


Daniel Elena (MC)

5 Elfyn Evans (GB)

Ford M-Sport RC1

Daniel Barritt (GB)

6 Ott Tänak (EST)

Ford M-Sport RC1

Raigo Mõlder (EST)

7 Thierry Neuville (B)

Hyundai Hyundai Motorsport RC1

Nicolas Gilsoul (B)

8 Dani Sordo (E)

Hyundai Hyundai Motorsport RC1

Marc Marti (E)

9 Andreas Mikkelsen (N)

Volkswagen Volkswagen Motorsport II RC1 Ola Fløene (N)

12 Mads Østberg (N)


Jonas Andersson (S)

21 Martin Prokop (CZ)

Ford Jipocar Czech National Team RC1

Jan Tománek (CZ)

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Rally entrants28

37 Lorenzo Bertelli (I)

Ford FWRT SRL RC1 Giovanni Bernacchini (I)

14 Henning Solberg (N)

Ford Solberg Henning RC1

Ilka Minor (A)

15 BryanBouffier(F)

Ford M-Sport RC1

XaverPanseri(F)

16 Robert Kubica (PL)

Ford Kubica Robert RC1

Maciej Szczepaniak (PL)

17 Yurii Protasov (UA)

Citroën D-Max Racing RC1 Pavlo Cherepin (UA)

18 Sébastien Chardonnet (F)

Citroën Chardonnet Sébastien RC1

Thibault de la Haye (F)

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Engagements

Typical Volkswagen

The World Rally Championship commitment sees Volkswagen come full circle: the FIA World Rally Championship is the most important and highest-ranked racing series, in which production-based cars are used. Maintaining a close association with production products has always been an integral part of Volkswagen’s motorsport strategy.

Beetle goes AmericaIn 2014, Volkswagen of America has joined forces with US racing specialists Andretti Autosport to form the Volkswagen Andretti Rallycross Team. The Rallycross Beetle with four-wheel drive, a TSI engine generating more than 560 hp (412 kW) is driven by TannerFoustandScottSpeed,whofinishedthirdoverallinthe2014 season. Excitement and pure racing are guaranteed.

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Volkswagen Motorsport and Volkswagen brand

Battles, drifts and rock ’n’ rollSince the 2014 season, Volkswagen Motorsport has an exclusive three-year partnership with Swedish rallycross team Marklund Motorsport in the World Rallycross Championship. It was a successfuldebutseasonfortheVolkswagenPoloRXSupercar:numberonedriverToomas“Topi”Heikkinenfinishedsecond,hisSwedishteammateAntonMarklundsixthintheoverallclassifi-cation. Next stop: the 2015 season with more battles, drifts and rock ’n’ roll – powered by Volkswagen.

Success bred through tradition: Volkswagen and Formula 3Not only in Formula V but also later as engine supplier in Formula 3 from 1979 until nowadays, Volkswagen always focusses on sup-porting young drivers leading towards big careers in Formula One, Le Mans or DTM. Motorsport legends like Michael Schumacher, Tom Kristensen or Bernd Schneider are among the big names. Also current talents as Felipe Nasr, Daniel Ricciardo, Carlos Sainz junior, Jean-EricVergneorMaxVerstappentooktheirfirststepsinaVolkswagen powered single-seater in the FIA Formula 3 European Championship or British Formula 3 Championship.

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Websites

www.rallytheworld.com

Volkswagen won all three world championship titles in both 2013 and 2014 seasons in one of the toughest challenges in motorsport, the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC). Defend-ing these titles in 2015 becomes our new target. A task that we want to share with new and old rally fans around the world. As near, as often, as exciting, as real and as loudly as possible.

How are we going to do this? With a unique package full of information, action and entertainment. From A for an app with live reports from the rally to Z for a zippy and fast-paced race game. All with one aim in mind: we want to bring the most fascin ating motorsport in the world back to the people in line with our motto: Rally the World. Excitement we share!

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www.volkswagen-motorsport.com

www.volkswagen-motorsport.com was recognised as the winner of the “Digital” category in the Automotive Brand Contest.

The Automotive Brand Contest is the most renowned design com petition for automobile brands in the world. The initiator and organiser is the German Design Council, which uses the com-petition to honour outstanding product and communication design in the automobile industry – with particular focus on the fieldsofbrandsandbranddesign.Thefoundation,whichwasfounded in 1953, is one of the world’s leading centres of expertise for communication and knowledge transfer in the area of design. Its list of benefactors currently includes over 200 companies, with a combined total of more than two million employees.

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GTI: Volkswagen’s sportiest Polo

With the Polo R WRC, Volkswagen has become involved in motorsport in the world championship that is most like series vehicles – the World Rally Championship. Its genes can also be found in Volkswagen’s product portfolio. Such sporting auto-mobile icons have the initials “GTI” at Volkswagen – for example, the Polo GTI, whose new generation made its debut at the Paris motor show last year. The new Polo GTI comes with a multitude of technical innovations – from a 192 hp EU-6 engine to the infotainment system with MirrorLinkTM.

The latest addition to the GTI series, with an impressive 141 kW/ 92hpfroma1.8-litreTSIengineis9kW/12hpmorepower-ful than its predecessor. The “young wild one” sparkles with a driving performance typical of GTI. In only 6.7 seconds, the Polo

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GTI accelerates from zero to 100 km/h, its top speed peaks at 236 km/h. A maximum torque of up to 320 Nm ensures agility no matter what happens on the road. Meanwhile, the extreme efficiencyofthePoloGTIcanbeseeninitsconsumptiondata:the Polo GTI with DSG uses 5.6 litres every 100 km (129 g/km CO2) while the version with a manual 6-speed gearbox needs 6.0 litres every 100 km (139 g/km CO2).

Standalone bumpers, red GTI emblem, distinctive side skirts and the rear spoiler unique to the GTI make the Polo GTI distinctive atfirstsight.Asportchassis,17inchalloywheelsandfoglightsalso come as standard. In the interior, a sporty steering wheel, the combination instrument and sporty seats in the style of the larger Golf GTI testify to its sporting genes.

The driving experience in the Polo GTI is even more dynamic with the new optional “Sport Select” chassis (electronically adjustable dampers) with the “Sport Performance Kit”. At the touch of a button, the chassis, gearbox, engine sound and steering are tuned to be more agile. LED main highlights are optional.

The infotainment pallet has also been completely redesigned, with three radio CD systems and a radio CD navigation system. Depending on the version, the devices come with functions such as Bluetooth audio streaming (in conjunction with a smartphone incl. cover display and touchscreen control), a parking sensor and connecting a mobile phone to the external antenna of the vehicle via an inductive interface. MirrorLink also lets you use special smartphone apps via the touchscreen.

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Partners

OMP www.ompracing.it

Red Bull www.redbull.com

Aral/BP www.bp.com

Michelin www.michelin.com

Castrol www.castrol.com

Volkswagen Financial Services www.vwfsag.com

ZF www.zf.com

Stilo www.stilo.it

Tag Heuer www.tagheuer.com

Salomon www.salomon.com

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Rally Monte Carlo contacts

FIA World Rally Championship Media DelegateHayley GallagherPhone +441252781431Mobile +447887508890Fax +448701123279E-mail [email protected] www.fia.com

Rally Monte Carlo Rally HQAutomobile Club de Monaco 23 Boulevard Albert 1erMC98000MonacoPhone +377 93 15 26 00E-mail [email protected] www.acm.mc

Rally Monte Carlo Media and Accreditation Manager Richard MicoudPhone +377 93 15 26 31Mobile +33684865736Fax +37793258008E-mail [email protected]

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Useful addresses

Volkswagen Motorsport contacts

Volkswagen Motorsport GmbHCommunicationsIkarusallee 7aD-30179 HannoverPhone +49 511 67494-0Fax +49 511 67494-753E-mail [email protected] www.volkswagen-motorsport.com

On-site driver appointments

#1 Ogier/Ingrassia Ingo Roersch +49 172 1499157#2 Latvala/Anttila Marc Hecht +49 177 2599345#9 Mikkelsen/Fløene Helge Gerdes +49 175 5223111

Andre DietzelHead of Communications and MarketingMobile +491757234689E-mail [email protected]

Ingo RoerschCommunicationsMobile +49 172 1499157E-mail [email protected]

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Useful links

Volkswagen MotorsportInternet www.volkswagen-motorsport.com Facebook www.facebook.com/volkswagenmotorsport Twitter www.twitter.com/volkswagenrally Youtube www.youtube.com/volkswagenrally

RALLY THE WORLD campaignInternet www.rallytheworld.com Facebook www.facebook.com/rallytheworldcom Twitter www.twitter.com/vwrallytheworld

Sébastien OgierInternet www.sebastien-ogier.com Facebook www.facebook.com/sebastien.ogier Twitter www.twitter.com/sebogier

Jari-Matti LatvalaInternet www.jmlatvala.com Facebook www.facebook.com/jarimattilatvala Twitter www.twitter.com/jarimattiwrc

Andreas MikkelsenInternet www.andreasmikkelsen.no Facebook www.facebook.com/andreasmikkelsenrally Twitter www.twitter.com/amikkelsenrally

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