LIGHTS, CAMERA AND ACTION!Formula E returns: Daniel Abt and Lucas di Grassi contest the season opener in Beijing with new technology in their cars
MOBILITY FOR TOMORROW How Schaeff ler successfully tacklesthe challenges of the future
INNOVATIONSNew technologies for Formula E 4p. 14p.
FACT SHEET XXL ROUND 1 FORMULA E BEIJING OCTOBER 24, 2015
Editorial
Teaming up for a new era of motorsports
Looked at with skepticism by some observers just a year ago, the series has
since not only firmly established itself in the motorsports world, but has actu
Formula E instantly became a success model with fans and race drivers in its first year. The second season is starting with new locations, stars and technologies
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Thrilling races, new technologies and fascinating locations – I’m sure you’ll agree with me: the Formula E inaugural season whetted everyone’s appetite for more. For Schaeffler, the season opener in Beijing rings in a new chapter in motorsports. As the exclusive technology partner, the company has developed the powertrain of the new ‘ABT Schaeffler FE01’ together with ABT Sportsline. On the following pages, we would like to provide you with details, background info on the team, plus a preview of the new season.
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Schaeffler and FIA Formula E ............................................................. 2New technologies for FIA Formula E ................................................... 4FIA Formula E technology .................................................................. 6Review of the first season .................................................................. 8Team ABT Sportsline.........................................................................10The drivers: Lucas di Grassi and Daniel Abt ......................................12The Schaeffler Group ........................................................................14Data and facts about Schaeffler and Formula E .................................15
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Coveted autograph: Daniel Abt always has plenty of time for the fans
ally become a hot spot for drivers, fans and new technologies. 361,000 people watched the first eleven races live at the venues, joined by 187.5 million television viewers. On October 24, the FIA Formula E Championship will start to its second season in Beijing. From there, it will move on to Europe via Malaysia, South and North America. Paris and Mexico City will be new venues on the calendar. The German home round will be held in Berlin on May 21, 2016.
SCHAEFFLER AND ABT CONTINUE TO FORM A TEAM
Together with ABT, Schaeff ler forms the ‘German national team’ in an illustrious field of ten inter
national outfits. The company’s role by far exceeds that of a sponsor. As the exclusive technology partner, Schaeffler has developed the entire powertrain of the new race car, together with the now named ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport team.
Daniel Abt (22) and Lucas di Grassi (31), who captured third place in the teams’ classification in the inaugural season, are sitting in the cockpits of the fully electric singleseaters again. Lucas di Grassi was even in contention for the drivers’ title up to the last race.
The GermanSouth American duo will be meeting with prominent competitors. The
former Formula One World Champion Jacques Villeneuve, as well as Nico Prost, Bruno Senna and Nick Heidfeld, will be on the grid. The Brazilian Nelson Piquet jr. is the title defender.
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ABT Schaeffler FE01 is ready to goThe summer break is over: the opener in Beijing sees the return of Formula E to the world’s race tracks. Team ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport faces the challenge with new technologies
When in the heart of the Chinese capital, on October 24, all the red lights are extinguished to start the race a new chapter in motorsports will begin for Schaeffler. As the exclusive technology partner of Team ABT Sportsline, the company has developed the powertrain of the new ‘ABT Schaeffler FE01.’
possible efficiency, high reliability and optimal thermal management due to modified cooling. “Our motor has better torque and better efficiency than its predecessor,” says Prof. Peter Gutzmer, who as Chief Technology Officer is responsible for the developments at Schaeffler and was faced with a tight schedule:
While in the Formula E’s inaugural season all the teams were still competing with standardspecification cars, the development of the entire powertrain has been allowed for the 2015/2016 season. Its core element is the electric motor named ‘ABT Schaeffler MGU 01.’ The project was focused on achieving the best
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“The first meetings took place about ten months ago and, only half a year later, the first parts were produced. The timing was tight, as always in motorsports, but we managed it.”
NEW TRANSMISSION IS STIFFER AND MORE COMPACT
Schaeffler also developed a new transmission that is coordinated with the motor and was produced by the company’s renowned partner Hewland according to special specifications. It is stiffer and more compact. To achieve the goal of minimizing the number
of shifting events per lap, the engineers opted for a threespeed variant. The suspension has been optimized as well, now featuring higher stiffness and improved kinematics. The connecting link between all the elements is the newly developed software that manages the interaction between all the components. The perfection of its functionality has been one of the focal aspects of the tests.
“For us, it was clear from the beginning that we wouldn’t do anything by halves. That’s why we looked at all the areas released by the regulations and developed optimized solutions of our own together with our partners,” says Prof. Peter Gutzmer. This is a standard to which Schaeffler is committed outside motorsports as well. Gutzmer: “Electric mobility as a whole, including hybrid solutions as well as fully electric driving, will significantly define mobility of the future. The Formula E commitment is an ideal way of being at the forefront of this technology and
sets an example: we want our engineers to push limits and to seek competition – in production just like in motorsports.”
PERFECT AMBASSADOR FOR THE SCHAEFFLER VISION
Schaeffler has been involved in Formula E as a partner of the only German team from day one and is now taking the next step. “The collaboration with ABT Sportsline is outstanding. The team gelled in the first season, goes about its work in a professional and successoriented manner, and is the perfect ambassador for our vision of ‘Mobility for tomorrow,’” says Gutzmer.
With the drivers the squad that has officially been entered under the name of ‘ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport’ has opted for continuity as well. Sitting in the electric race cars named ABT Schaeffler FE01 will again be Daniel Abt and Lucas di Grassi. No other race driver mounted the podium during the season as often as the South American sporting the Schaeffler colors.
Eager anticipation: Prof. Peter Gutzmer, Daniel Abt and Lucas di Grassi look forward to the second Formula E season together
Ready to attack: the ABT Schaeffler FE01 sporting a new livery
5Schaeffler’s technologies for FIA Formula E
TIRES18-inch wheels with Michelin specifi cation
tires (same tread as for production cars)
AERODYNAMICSFront and rear wing adjustable
DIMENSIONSLength: 5,000 mmWidth: 1,800 mmHeight: 1,250 mmWeight: min. 888 kg including driver
POWER OUTPUTPractice and qualifying: 200 kW (270 hp) Race: 170 kW (231 hp) plus FanBoost
SUSPENSIONOptimized suspension
featuring higher stiff nessand improved kinematics
STEERING WHEELSpecifi cation steering wheel
with paddles for shift ing and recuperation, controls for various motor settings and display for all the key
information
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BATTERYDeveloped by Williams Advanced Engineering,charging time: approx. 45 minutes
CHASSISSpecifi cation carbon fi ber/aluminum chassis by Dallara
POWERTRAINElectric motor ABT Schaeff ler MGU 01,three-speed transmission
BRAKESHydraulic dual-circuit braking system, adjustable brake force distribution
High-tech for the race trackThe ABT Schaeff ler FE01 is a true race car loaded with high tech. While most of the components, including the battery and the entire aero kit, are still identical for all teams,ABT and Schaeff ler have developed the entire powertrain
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A disbelieving look, a shake of the head, followed by goose bumps and the sudden realization: I’ve won the first ever Formula E race. The debut for the new electric racing series is only decided in the last corner of the season opener in Beijing: Nick Heidfeld and Nico Prost collide, drop out and, as a result, clear the way for the Brazilian. A circle closes for di Grassi: he was involved in the development of the series from the very beginning and is now the first to hoist the biggest trophy into the smoggy sky hanging over China’s capital.
Setbacks are part of motorsport. At the heart of the Argentinian capital, the only German team in the field also makes this bitter experience: Lucas di Grassi retires after his car suffers suspension damage. Team mate Daniel Abt is in the running, but aims too high on the final lap: crash and out following a bold attempt at overtaking that, if successful, would have seen him mount the podium. Even though ABT Sportsline defends its ‘place in the sun’ as championship leader, the points will be sorely missed later.
At the back of the field after the first corner, almost an hour later on the podium: the fans lining the street circuit in Putrajaya, about an hour’s drive from Kuala Lumpur, enjoy a thrilling race day. And two strong comeback drives from Lucas di Grassi, who scythes through the field from the third last grid position to finish second, and from Daniel Abt, who initially drops way down the running order before fighting back to snatch tenth place and a point. The threatening monsoon ensures that the race starts early. Before the heavens open, ABT has claimed the lead in the teams’ classification.
Third race, third podium: Lucas di Grassi continues his series in December along the beach in Uruguay. This means: the Brazilian spends Christmas at the top of the overall rankings. Despite the beautiful backdrop with a pit lane directly on the Atlantic Ocean, the two ABT drivers remain focussed throughout: di Grassi takes third place and Daniel Abt demonstrates his potential yet again after recording the fastest race lap.
BEIJING CHINA
BUENOS AIRES ARGENTINA
PUTRAJAYA MALAYSIA
PUNTA DEL ESTE URUGUAY
DREAM START FOR LUCAS DI GRASSI
DON’T CRY FOR ME, ARGENTINA
PARTY BEFORE THE MIGHTY MONSOON
CHRISTMAS AT THE TOP
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Time journey through first seasonFrom Beijing via Uruguay and Long Beach to Russia, Berlin and London: the first eleven Formula E races thrilled the motorsports world. A journey through time from the perspectives of Daniel Abt and Lucas di Grassi
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Drivers’ championship lead reclaimed and points made up in the teams’ classification, in which Lucas di Grassi and Daniel Abt still hold second place. Despite this, the race day on Hollywood’s doorstep is one with mixed feelings: delight about di Grassi’s fourth podium finish of the season after two difficult races, but at the same time disappointment about Abt’s 15th place. After all, the youngster has recently become the first German to take a pole position in Formula E history. However, a drive through penalty robbed him of his just reward.
On May 9, Lucas di Grassi meets Prince Albert twice: once briefly for some small talk in the pit lane and a little later during the trophy presentation on the terrace of the Prince’s box. Second place in his adopted home puts Lucas di Grassi in a good position in the title battle at the start of the European season. It is probably the hardest won trophy so far, because the Brazilian attacks eventual winner Sébastien Buemi for the entire race while defending against Nelson Piquet jr. Daniel Abt retires.
He is the acknowledged star at the team’s home race – yet is unable to keep his trophy for the commanding victory. A few hours after the race, di Grassi is deprived victory because parts of the front wing do not comply with the rules. Mechanics had made changes during repair work. Reluctantly the team elects not to appeal the decision, which is considered incomprehensible by fans and media.
A race track directly in front of the Kremlin, autograph sessions and the podium on Red Square: the spectators in Moscow enjoy an
impressive premiere for Formula E. And yet another captivating race, in which Lucas di Grassi is among the leading protagonists: the Brazilian clinches second place and in doing so scores valuable points in the title battle, which heightens two races before the end. Daniel Abt adds important points for the teams’ championship. The German takes fifth place at the flag.
The fans in London and in front of the TV see a dramatic, nail-biting final for the first Formula E title and a Lucas di Grassi with great fighting spirit. Nevertheless: at the finish the Brazilian must settle for third place in the overall standings after the last of eleven races. Champion is Nelson Piquet jr. Formula E bids farewell in grand style with almost 60,000 spectators on the two race days.
MIAMI USA
LONG BEACH USA
BERLIN GERMANY
MOSCOW RUSSIA
LONDON GREAT BRITAIN
All the cards finally fall into place for Daniel Abt in Miami: the youngest driver on the grid celebrates his third place on the podium together with top model Karolína Kurková. With only two laps to go Abt even looks like the winner of the US premiere for Formula E. Starting from fourth, the German produces a strong opening stint and takes the lead with a perfect pit stop by his team. However, on the last of 39 race laps, Abt is forced to watch his battery management and reduce pace. Clever.
SWEET REWARD ON THE PODIUM
FROM EAST COAST TO WEST COAST
THE PRINCE CONGRATULATES
SAD HOME RACE IN THE CAPITAL
PARTY TIME ON RED SQUARE
TITLE FIGHT DOWN TO THE WIRE
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A tradition of innovationThe world’s leading tuner of vehicles from the Volkswagen Group and successful motorsports team in the DTM: together with Schaeffler, ABT Sportsline enthusiastically tackles a new motorsports challenge in Formula E
ABT Sportsline is one of the most successful motorsport teams in Germany and Europe. Its history in racing dates back more than 60 years and began with initial victories scored
by Johann Abt in the 1950s. The first recorded success took place in a dirt track race, followed by victories and titles in touring car, sports car and formula racing. 2009 has gone down
in the company’s history as the most successful one to date: Timo Scheider won the DTM, Christian Abt the ADAC GT Masters in the Audi R8 and youngster Daniel Abt was victorious in the ADAC
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Formel Masters. Previously, in 2007, Schaeffler and ABT had jointly celebrated success as well: with the logos of LuK, INA and FAG on his A4, Mattias Ekström won his DTM title number two.
Founded as a smithy in 1896, the ABT company has been continually developing ever since. Just one thing has never changed: the family still runs the com
pany with about 170 employees and partners in 50 countries around the world. CEO HansJürgen Abt now represents the fourth generation at the helm. For ABT, the commitment in Formula E also marks a return to the roots, as the team celebrated success in formula racing as far back as in the early 90s – among others, with Ralf Schumacher in the cockpit back then.
Johann Abt († 2003), father of Hans-Jürgen and Christian Abt, becomes European Touring Car Champion
Moments1970
1999
The STW Championship marks the first major title for Christian Abt and the team
2007
Sporting the logos of the Schaeffler Group, Mattias Ekström becomes champion
2009
Christian Abt, Daniel Abt and Timo Scheider clinch three titles in a single year
2014
ABT and Schaeffler win the first ever Formula E race
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Looking back, what’s your assessment of the first Formula E season? “You can only pay a huge compliment to the organizers. Formula E has been turned into a top motorsports event within just one season – off track with professional marketing and many new ideas and on track with eleven thrilling races.”
What are your expectations for the 2015/2016 season? “Upping the ante. The developments will lift the competition between the teams to a new level. I believe that we are well equipped with our transmission developed together with Schaeffler.”
What are your sporting goals? “The same as those of our team and our partners. We’re set on battling for victories and the title. That was, and continues to be, our claim.”
A strong team in the cockpitIn Lucas di Grassi (31) and Daniel Abt (22) the squad of Hans-Jürgen Abt has its dream team filling the cockpits of the two Formula E race cars. The experienced Brazilian and youngster Daniel Abt are not only fast and technically adept but perfectly harmonize with each other off the race track as well
VITA
HIGHLIGHTS
Date of birth August 11, 1984Place of birth São Paulo (BR)Domicile Monaco (MC)Height / weight 1.79 m / 75 kg
2005 1st in GP Macau2006 Formula 1 test2007 2nd in GP2 series, Formula 1 test driver2008 3rd in GP2 series, Formula 1 reserve driver2009 3rd in GP2 series, Formula 1 reserve driver2010 Formula 12013 3rd in Le Mans 24 Hours 2014 2nd in Le Mans 24 Hours, 4th in WEC2015 4th in Le Mans 24 Hours, 3rd in FIA Formula E
SOCIAL MEDIA lucasdigrassi.com.br @LucasdiGrassi
#11 LUCAS DI GRASSI (BR)
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Side jobs: Lucas di Grassi is an Audi factory driver and competes in the WEC and at Le Mans in an R18 e-tron quattro. In June, he took fourth place in the 24-hour race. Daniel Abt, on his Le Mans debut with Team Rebellion Racing (photo at right), notched up a class victory and contests the remainder of the WEC as well.
How satisfied are you with the preparation for the new season? “The team and our technology partner Schaeffler have been working hard to prepare a perfect car for us drivers. None of the guys have had a real summer break. The tests were very positive, too – but we’ll only know what that means in comparison with the competition in Beijing on October 24.”
What do you like about Formula E in particular? “The tremendous locations, the fact that we only race on narrow city street circuits, plus the special challenges: it’s not only about accelerating, braking and steering, but also about keeping an eye on energy management and smart driving.”
What are your sporting goals? “The first season was a year of learning for me with a few highlights and a few setbacks. Now, I’d like to consistently battle for podium places.”
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HIGHLIGHTS
SOCIAL MEDIA
Date of birth December 3, 1992Place of birth Kempten (D)Domicile Kempten (D)Height / weight 1.79 m / 70 kg
2007 2nd in ADAC Kart Championship2008 8th in ADAC Formula Masters2009 1st in ADAC Formula Masters2010 2nd in ATS Formula 3 Cup2011 4th in FIA Formula 3 International Trophy, 7th in Formula 3 Euro Series 2012 2nd in GP3 series2013, 2014 GP2 series2015 1st in Le Mans 24 Hours (class), 11th in FIA Formula E
danielabt.de abtdaniel @Daniel_Abt
#66 DANIEL ABT (D)
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Mobility for tomorrowSustaining mobility for the future and helping to successfully shape it – this is the strategy pursued by Schaeff ler. Alternative drive systems or the continuous development of renewable energy sources are just two key words in this context
Environmental pollution, global warming, traffi c gridlocks and the fi nite nature of fossil fuels – the challenges posed to future mobility are massive. Therefore, Schaeff ler has been committed to the ‘Mobility for tomorrow’ growth strategy that aims to fi nd sustainable solutions for tomorrow’s world.
The Schaeff ler success story begins more than 130 years ago when in 1883 Friedrich Fischer designs the ball grinding mill and thus not only lays the foundation for FAG but also for the entire modern roller bearing industry. In 1946, INA is founded by the brothers Dr. Wilhelm and Dr. Georg Schaeff ler in Herzogen aurach,
where the Schaeff ler headquarters is still located today. The Schaeff ler sub sidiary LuK in 1965 introduces the fi rst diaphragm clutch in Europe, causing a sensation immediately aft er the company was founded. In 2003, the Schaeff ler Group is formed from the three brands INA, LuK and FAG. Schaeff ler is listed on the stock exchange since October 9, 2015.
170 LOCATIONSIN 50 COUNTRIES
Since then, Schaeff ler has evolved into a true global player represented on all continents.
Around 84,000 employees at 170 locations in 50 countries ensure Schaeff ler’s proximity to customers and the resultant development of marketspecific products, short lead times and fast support.
225,000 PRODUCTSIN THE PORTFOLIO
Today, Schaeff ler’s portfolio includes about 225,000 products – from tiny highprecision bearings for dental drills, to roller bearings and linear guides for machine tools, to heavyweights for roadheaders or wind turbines. The customer base covers 60 sectors.
The world of Schaeff ler: since 2001, a gigantic FAG roller bearing has been operating in the ‘London Eye’ Ferris
wheel (above), the 48volt concept car combines the pleasures of driving and saving (far right), double clutch (right)
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October 24 Beijing (CN)November 7 Kuala Lumpur (MAL)December 19 Punta del Este (ROU)February 6 Buenos Aires (RA)March 12 Mexico City (MEX)
April 2 Long Beach (USA)April 23 Paris (F) May 21 Berlin (D)June 4 Moscow (RUS)July 2/3 London (GB)
2015/2016 CALENDAR
of energy is availableto a driver per race
2-personhousehold (6 days)
refrigerator, 150 l (210 days)
light bulb, 60W (39 days non-stop)
TV set (15 days non-stop)
dishwasher (70 washing cycles)
conventional AA batteries have the same energy as the battery of the ABT Schaeff ler FE01
drivers receiving the most votes in the #FanBoost have 100 kJ more energy
seconds2.9The ABT Schaeff ler FE01 accelerates from 0–100 km/h in
NEW RULES
FanBoost in the second car
3driver change per team/season max
SCHAEFFLER-FAKTEN
≈ 84,000 ............................................................................employees12.124 ............................................................... bn. revenues in 20142,518 ................................................... registered patents in 201423,000......................................active patents and patents pending170 ..................................................................... sites in 50 countries74 ........................................................................factories worldwide60.....Schaeff ler components in automobiles worldwide (average)4 .......................................titles for Schaeff ler touring cars in DTM
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