Since Audi revolutionised rally sport at the beginning of the 1980s with the quattro drive, AUDI AG underlines that the company slogan “Vorsprung durch Technik” is to be taken literally with their exceptional motorsport successes.
After the successful DTM comeback was crowned by winning the Drivers’, Manufacturers’ and Teams’ Championships, AUDI AG strengthens their works involvement in Europe’s most popular touring car series. The new Audi A4, the entry of eight instead of six cars and a newly formed driver squad should allow the title defence during the 2005 season.
In parallel to the works DTM entry, Audi Sport develops a new prototype-sportscar as successor to the Audi R8 for 2006. The R8 starts its sixth and final season in 2005.