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2 FIA World Rally Championship calendar Date Country Event Surface 14/01 19/01/2014 Rally Monte Carlo Asphalt/snow 05/02 08/02/2014 Rally Sweden Ice & snow 06/03 09/03/2014 Rally Mexico Gravel 03/04 06/04/2014 Rally Portugal Gravel 08/05 11/05/2014 Rally Argentina Gravel 05/06 08/06/2014 Rally Italy Gravel 26/06 29/06/2014 Rally Poland Gravel 31/07 03/08/2014 Rally Finland Gravel 22/08 24/08/2014 Rally Germany Asphalt 12/09 14/09/2014 Rally Australia Gravel 03/10 05/10/2014 Rally France Asphalt 24/10 26/10/2014 Rally Spain Gravel/asphalt 14/11 16/11/2014 Rally Great Britain Gravel

3 Content 03 Pocket Facts 07/2014 Content FIA World Rally Championship Rally Poland Preview 04 Volkswagen Polo R WRC Technology 06 Volkswagen Polo R WRC Technical specifications 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 18 Rally Poland Rally information 20 Rally history 22 Rally map 24 Rally schedule 26 Rally entrants 28 Volkswagen Motorsport and Volkswagen brand Engagements 30 RALLY THE WORLD campaign 32 Useful links 33 Volkswagen Polo R WRC production car 34 Partners 36 Notes 37 Useful addresses 46 As per 16/06/2014

4 04 Preview Uncharted waters for the Polo R WRC Terra incognita for the World Champion from 26 to 29 June 2014, the roads of Poland will provide the backdrop to the three Polo R WRCs, as they pull off their spectacular drifts at rally tempo for the first time. High speeds, flowing gravel routes over crests and long jumps, and the second oldest rally after the legendary Monte await defending champions and WRC leaders Sébastien Ogier/Julien Ingrassia (F/F), their closest rivals in the World Championship Jari-Matti Latvala/Miikka Anttila (FIN/FIN), and Andreas Mikkelsen/Ola Fløene (N/N). While the 315-hp World Rally Car from Wolfsburg is making its first appearance at the round in Poland, the three works duos already have previous experience of Poland and all three have a score to settle. Even before the start of the seventh round of this season s FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) returning to

5 FIA World Rally Championship 05 the calendar for the first time since 2009 Ogier/Ingrassia and Volkswagen Motorsport are already guaranteed to lead their respective competitions going into the summer break at the halfway point of the WRC season. While Ogier/Ingrassia have their sights set on extending their lead, second-placed Latvala/Anttila are out to close the gap of 33 points. The duel between Ogier and Latvala has enthralled fans at the recent events in Argentina and Italy. Thousands of passionate rally fans are expected to line the kilometres that make up the 24 special stages in Poland, and to visit the Service Park in Mikołajki. Special stages will also be held in neighbouring Lithuania on the Saturday of the rally. Capito: Ogier against Latvala set to develop into an epic The Rally Poland is the only rally on the WRC calendar that we are still yet to tackle under competitive conditions with the Polo R WRC, said Volkswagen Motorsport Director Jost Capito. However, that certainly does not alter our goal here, which is to win again. We have spent three days preparing for the challenge with a compact, intense test and, with the Polo R WRC, we have the car to beat at the moment. Ten wins in a row speaks for itself as does the performance of our three drivers in recent rallies. Ogier against Latvala is set to develop into an epic this season, I am confident of that. And we also have Andreas Mikkelsen, who has produced some fantastic rallying this season and, at 25 years of age, has established himself as one of the best drivers in the world. Our opponents will move heaven and earth to beat us. To cut a long story short: we are very much looking forward to the Rally Poland. It is going to be exciting.

6 06 Technology More dynamic than ever: the Polo R WRC The championship-winning car is now even better: the Polo R WRC for the 2014 FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) is primed and ready for the challenges ahead. Ahead of its second season at the pinnacle of international rallying, Volkswagen has made detailed improvements to its World Champion. The works team commences the defence of its title with a 315-hp World Rally Car, which has been the subject of constant further development since making its debut almost twelve months ago. The four wheel-drive powerhouse won ten of the 13 rallies last season, ensuring all three World Championship titles headed to Wolfsburg. Technical fine-tuning and a new design Volkswagen and the other manufacturers in the World Rally Championship agreed last year that they would not line up

7 FIA World Rally Championship 07 with any newly developed World Rally Cars in As such, the Wolfsburg-based manufacturer will use the same chassis that proved so successful throughout the 2013 season. This meant it was only possible to make limited modifications to the Polo R WRC. Despite this, many details have been fine-tuned on the 2014 model a car that is more powerful than the one, with which the team made its WRC debut twelve months ago. As well as the new design, the World Rally Car from Wolfsburg has also been honed under the bonnet. Besides optimising chassis components and new set-up variants for the drive train, the priority for the engineers was to improve the stability of the car. An improved software version will also be used for the on-board electronics in If you don t go forwards, you go backwards We line up with the number 1 on a Polo R WRC this season, said Volkswagen Motorsport Director Jost Capito. That honour is reserved for the World Champion, and is something we are very proud of. However, that does not mean that we will be presumptuous or complacent at the rallies. We will approach the task in hand with the greatest respect, maximum concen tration and absolute commitment. If you don t go forwards, you go backwards. It is easier to win a World Championship title than it is to successfully defend it, Capito explaines. But precisely that is our goal. Each rally will give us an indication of how we compare to the new and new-look opposition. We are looking forward to it.

8 08 Technical specifications Volkswagen Polo R WRC Engine Type Displacement Power output Torque Bore/stroke Air restrictor Straight-four engine with turbocharger and intercooling, transversally mounted in front of the front axle 1,600 cc 232 kw (315 hp) at 6,250 rpm 425 Nm at 5,000 rpm 83.0 mm/73.8 mm 33 mm (FIA regulation) Power transmission Gearbox Final drive Clutch Sequential, six-speed racing gear box, transversally mounted Permanent four-wheel drive with fixed drive between the front and rear axles, multi-plate limited-slip differentials, front and rear Hydraulically actuated double-disk sintered metal clutch by ZF Chassis/suspension Front/rear Suspension travel Steering Braking system Wheels McPherson struts, dampers from ZF approx. 180 mm on asphalt, approx. 275 mm on gravel Servo-assisted rack and pinion steering Ventilated disc brakes (front Ø 355 mm on asphalt; front and rear Ø 300 mm on gravel), aluminium brake callipers (four callipers, front and rear) Size 8 x 18 inch for asphalt, 7 x 15 inch for gravel

9 FIA World Rally Championship 09 Chassis/bodywork Length/width/height 3,976/1,820/1,356 mm Track width/wheelbase 1,610/2,480 mm Minimum weight 1,200 kg Performance Acceleration Top speed km/h in approx. 3.9 seconds Up to approx. 200 km/h (depending on gear ratio)

10 10 Volkswagen Team Sébastien Ogier Date of birth 17/12/1983 (30) Place of birth Gap (F) Residence St. Gallen (CH) Hobbies Sport, skiing WRC victories 20 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. Sporting career highlights th in FIA World Rally Championship (WRC, Citroën) th in FIA World Rally Championship, two wins (WRC, Citroën) rd in FIA World Rally Championship, five wins (WRC, Citroën) th in FIA World Rally Championship (WRC, Škoda), ten wins in S2000 class st in FIA World Rally Championship, nine wins (WRC, Volkswagen) Sébastien Ogier on Rally Poland: It really was a big disadvantage to be first on the road on Sardinia, and it will be a similar story in Poland. However, that is not the most important thing. The main thing is that we are leading the World Championship and were actually able to extend that lead recently on Sardinia. Our goal now is obviously to continue in this vein.

11 FIA World Rally Championship 11 Julien Ingrassia Date of birth 26/11/1979 (34) Place of birth Aix-en-Provence (F) Residence Geneva (CH) Hobbies Mountain biking, hiking WRC victories 20 Just like his driver Sébastien Ogier, Julien Ingrassia s career to date has seen him rise dramatically through the ranks of his sport. No wonder: after all, the two Frenchmen first joined forces in Sporting career highlights th in FIA World Rally Championship (WRC, Citroën) rd in FIA World Rally Championship, two wins (WRC, Citroën) rd in FIA World Rally Championship, five wins (WRC, Citroën) th in FIA World Rally Championship (WRC, Škoda), ten wins in S2000 class st in FIA World Rally Championship, nine wins (WRC, Volkswagen)

12 12 Volkswagen Team Jari-Matti Latvala Date of birth 03/04/1985 (29) Place of birth Töysä (FIN) Residence Tuuri (FIN) Hobbies Cross-country skiing, historic rallies, running WRC victories 10 His father, Jari, had been racing in rallies since 1981, during which time the entire Latvala family became a true rally family. Jari-Matti was anything but a late bloomer when he completed his first laps in a go-kart at the age of just four. Sporting career highlights th in FIA World Rally Championship, one win (WRC, Ford) nd in FIA World Rally Championship, two wins (WRC, Ford) th in FIA World Rally Championship, one win (WRC, Ford) rd in FIA World Rally Championship, two wins (WRC, Ford) rd FIA World Rally Championship, one win (WRC, Volkswagen) Jari-Matti Latvala on Rally Poland: The rally in Poland consists of very quick sections with a lot of jumps similar to Finland. However, one aspect in which it differs to Finland is that there are fewer forests. More of the special stages are held on open ground. Furthermore, the surface is sandy, rather than stony.

13 FIA World Rally Championship 13 Miikka Anttila Date of birth 10/09/1972 (41) Place of birth Janakkala (FIN) Residence Lempäälä (FIN) Hobbies Skiing, mountain biking, classic cars WRC victories 10 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. Sporting career highlights th in FIA World Rally Championship, one win (WRC, Ford) nd in FIA World Rally Championship, two wins (WRC, Ford) th in FIA World Rally Championship, one win (WRC, Ford) rd in FIA World Rally Championship, two wins (WRC, Ford) rd FIA World Rally Championship, one win (WRC, Volkswagen)

14 14 Volkswagen Team Andreas Mikkelsen 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. Sporting career highlights th in Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC, Ford) st in Intercontinental Rally Challenge, two wins (IRC, Škoda) st in Intercontinental Rally Challenge, two wins (IRC, Škoda) 14th in FIA World Rally Championship (WRC, Škoda) th in FIA World Rally Championship (WRC, Volkswagen) Andreas Mikkelsen on Rally Poland: After the good outing with Ola at the Rally Italy, I am now looking forward to the Rally Poland. I gained experience there in 2009 with the Škoda Fabia WRC, and really enjoyed it. The Rally Poland is a very, very quick rally. The special stages are pretty sandy it will not be easy.

15 FIA World Rally Championship 15 Ola Fløene 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. He was his first co-driver at the start of his career and won two IRC titles alongside Mikkelsen. Now the likeable Norwegian is back at his fellow countryman s side. Sporting career highlights th in Intercontinental Rally Challenge (IRC, Ford) st in Intercontinental Rally Challenge, two wins (IRC, Škoda) st in Intercontinental Rally Challenge, two wins (IRC, Škoda) 14th in FIA World Rally Championship (WRC, Škoda) st in FIA Junior World Rally Championship, three wins (JWRC, Ford)

16 16 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 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 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 the WRC title. Part of the team since 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.

17 FIA World Rally Championship 17 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 He has been a part of the organisational team since Kirsten Zimmermann Commercial Manager loves motorsport but not at any price. She keeps a watchful eye on the financial side of Volkswagen Motorsport a dream job for someone who enjoys driving fast on a daily basis. Part of the team since Stefan Moser Coordinator Motorsport Communication Volkswagen Group has one major goal: to ensure that journalists and fans are captivated by motorsport. He can call on a wealth of experience in this field. Worked in radio, television and on the Internet before moving to Volkswagen Motorsport. Joined Volkswagen in Andre Dietzel Head of Communications 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.

18 18 Statistics Rally Poland Chassis used Volkswagen Polo R WRC #1 Ogier/Ingrassia Internal number 17 Chassis number WVWZZZ6RZCWP00036 Chassis version 1.1 Initial registration 11/06/2013 Number plate WOB-VW 369 Volkswagen Polo R WRC #2 Latvala/Anttila Internal number 18 Chassis number WVWZZZ6RZCWP00037 Chassis version 1.1 Initial registration 11/06/2013 Number plate WOB-VW 370 Volkswagen Polo R WRC #9 Mikkelsen/Fløene Internal number 14 Chassis number WVWZZZ6RZCWP00031 Chassis version 1.1 Initial registration 29/01/2013 Number plate WOB-VW 363 Rally Poland Last five winners 2009 (WRC) Mikko Hirvonen/Jarmo Lehtinen (FIN/FIN) Ford 2010 (ERC) Kajetan Kajetanowicz/Jarosław Baran (PL/PL) Subaru 2011 (ERC) Kajetan Kajetanowicz/Jarosław Baran (PL/PL) Subaru 2012 (ERC) Esapekka Lappi/Janne Ferm (FIN/FIN) Škoda 2013 (ERC) Kajetan Kajetanowicz/Jarosław Baran (PL/PL) Ford

19 FIA World Rally Championship WRC Season matrix Event 1st 2nd 3rd Ogier Latvala Mikkelsen 01 Rally Monte Carlo S. Ogier B. Bouffier K. Meeke P1 P5 P7 02 Rally Sweden J. Latvala A. Mikkelsen M. Østberg P6 P1 P2 03 Rally Mexico S. Ogier J. Latvala T. Neuville P1 P2 P19 04 Rally Portugal S. Ogier M. Hirvonen M. Østberg P1 P14 P4 05 Rally Argentina J. Latvala S. Ogier K. Meeke P2 P1 P4 06 Rally Italy S. Ogier M. Østberg J. Latvala P1 P3 P4 07 Rally Poland 08 Rally Finland 09 Rally Germany 10 Rally Australia 11 Rally France 12 Rally Spain 13 Rally Great Britain 2014 WRC Classifications Drivers 01 S. Ogier J. Latvala M. Østberg A. Mikkelsen M. Hirvonen E. Evans K. Meeke 32 Co-drivers 01 J. Ingrassia M. Anttila J. Andersson M. Markkula J. Lehtinen D. Barritt P. Nagle 32 Manufacturers 01 Volkswagen Motorsport Citroën Total Abu Dhabi WRT M-Sport Volkswagen Motorsport II Hyundai Motorsport Jipocar Czech National Team RK M-Sport WRT 18 Points allocation: P1 = 25; P2 = 18; P3 = 15; P4 = 12; P5 = 10; P6 = 8; P7 = 6; P8 = 4; P9 = 2; P10 = 1

20 20 Rally information Rally Poland Facts and figures The event The 71st Rally Poland is organised by the Polish Automobile and Motorcycle Association (PZM), in cooperation with the Lithuanian Automobile Sport Federation (LASF) and the Polish Automobile Club. After the Rally Monte Carlo, the Rally Poland is the second oldest rally in the world still in existence. The venue Since 2005, the Rally Poland has been held on gravel roads around the Masurian Lake District in the province of Warmian- Masurian Voivodeship. Four stages will be driven in neighbouring Lithuania for the first time in The country Capital Area Population Language Currency Warsaw 312,679 km² 38.5 million Polish Złoty (100 Złoty = Euro) The typical weather Poland has a temperate climate: dry air from the European continent meets damp air from the Atlantic here. A temperate maritime climate prevails over the north and west of the country, while the climate in the east and south-east is predominantly a continental climate. The mean annual temperature is between five and seven degrees Celsius on

21 Rally Poland 21 the hills of the Pomeranian and Masurian Lake Districts, as well as on the high plains. The route The 2014 route consists of 24 special stages with kilometres against the clock. The total distance is 1, kilometres. The four special stages in Lithuania (SS 5/7 Kapciamiestis Lithu ania and SS 6/8 Margionys Lithuania ) on Friday are new to the rally since it last featured on the WRC calendar in The longest special stage is called Goldap. The World Rally Cars tackle the kilometre stage twice on Saturday. Food & drink The Polish cuisine is multi-cultural, exhibiting many parallels with the cuisines of its eastern neighbours, as well as central European and Scandinavian cuisines. A typical national dish is Bigos a casserole made from sauerkraut and white cabbage with various types of meat (beef, venison, pork), different sausages, and vegetables. Poland is also known for its vodka production. Speed limit The speed limits in built-up areas are 50 km/h during the day (05:00 to 23:00) and 60 km/h in the night (23:00 to 05:00). 100 km/h is the speed limit on single-lane highways, increasing to 120 km/h on dual carriageways and 140 km/h on three-lane highways. Seatbelts are mandatory in both the front and rear of the car. Children up to twelve years of age or under 150 cm tall must sit on special child seats.

22 22 Rally history Rally Poland History At a glance The Rally Poland was held for the first time in 1921 and, after the Rally Monte Carlo (1911), is the second oldest rallying event still in existence. Although the Rally Poland has been held for a long period, it has only made two previous appearances on the FIA World Rally Championship (WRC) calendar: it was first included in the WRC in 1973, and then again in It has formed the Polish round of the FIA European Rally Championship (ERC) on 44 occasions since The first winner of the Rally Poland was Tadeusz Heyne (PL) in 1921: the Pole came through to defeat a further six competitors in his Dodge.

23 Rally Poland 23 Germany s Achim Warmbold won the first WRC Rally in 1973 at the wheel of a Fiat. His co-driver: Jean Todt (F), the current President of the International Automobile Federation FIA. Volkswagen group brand Škoda tasted success at the Rally Poland as part of the FIA European Rally Championship (ERC) in 2012: Esapekka Lappi/Janne Ferm (FIN/FIN), who lead this year s ERC, won in a Škoda Fabia Super The Volkswagen drivers have room for improvement at the Rally Poland: Jari-Matti Latvala (FIN) crashed out of the Polish round of the 2009 WRC on the closing spectator stage whilst running second in a Ford. Sébastien Ogier (F), a Citroën Junior at the time, had to retire whilst in third place on the final day of the rally. And it was a similar story for Andreas Mikkelsen (N), who started in a Škoda Fabia WRC but failed also to reach the finish. The Rally Poland replaces the Rally Greece, at which Volkswagen duo Jari-Matti Latvala/Miikka Anttila (FIN/FIN) claimed their only win of the 2013 season, on the 2014 WRC calendar. The 2014 rally headquarters has been erected in the tourist resort of Mikołajki, a town of about 3,800 inhabitants in the Polish province of Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship. For the first time in the history of the WRC, a rally will be held in two countries in different time zones: Central European Time applies in Poland (UTC+01:00, rally time), while Eastern European Time is used in Lithuania (UTC+02:00).

24 24 Rally map Russia Gołdap Kętyrzyn 63 Węgorzewo SS 02 KRUKLANKI SS 14/19 GOLDAP SS 13/18 BABKI SS 22 Giżycko KRUKLANKI Olecko SS 04/ WIELIC SS 15 BARANOWO SS 24 P BARANOWO 59 SS 11/16 CHMIELEWO SS 01 MILKI SS 21 MILKI SS 12/17 STARE JUCHY Ełk Orzysz Mikołajki RALLY HEADQUARTER PRESS DEPARTMENT SERVICE A, B, D I START FINISH SS 03 S MIKOLAJKI ARENA SS 10 S MIKOLAJKI ARENA SS 20 S MIKOLAJKI ARENA SS 23 S MIKOLAJKI ARENA Grajewo Poland Stawiski

25 Kalvarija Marijampolė Lithuania Rally Poland 25 E67 Lazdijai Seirijai Suwałki 135 Leipalingis Merkinė REMOTE SERVICE C 09 ZKI SS 05/07 KAPCIAMIESTIS E Druskininkai SS 06/08 MARGIONYS Augustów Belarus E67 Dąbrowa Białostocka THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY SUNDAY Sokółka

26 26 Rally schedule Rally Poland Day by day Liaison SS Liaison Thursday, 26 June 2014 Shakedown, 120 min. 08:00 hrs Ceremonial start (Mikolajki Main Square) 15:30 hrs SS 01 Milki km km 16:40 hrs SS 02 Kruklanki km km 17:30 hrs SS 03 S Mikolajki Arena km km km 20:05 hrs Flexi service A (Mikolajki), 45 min. 20:20 hrs Parc fermé (Mikolajki) 00:00 hrs km km km Friday, 27 June 2014 Service B (Mikolajki), 15 min. 07:00 hrs SS 04 Wieliczki km km 09:10 hrs SS 05 Kapciamiestis Lithuania km km 11:25 hrs SS 06 Margionys Lithuania km km km 12:30 hrs Remote service C (Druskininkai), 15 min km 13:40 hrs SS 07 Kapciamiestis Lithuania km km 14:40 hrs SS 08 Margionys Lithuania km km km 15:45 hrs SS 09 Wieliczki km km km 19:15 hrs SS 10 S Mikolajki Arena km km 22:00 hrs Flexi service D (Mikolajki), 45 min. 22:15 hrs Parc fermé (Mikolajki) 02:00 hrs km km km

27 Rally Poland 27 Liaison SS Liaison Saturday, 28 June 2014 Service E (Mikolajki), 15 min. 07:15 hrs SS 11 Chmielewo km km 08:00 hrs SS 12 Stare Juchy km km 09:05 hrs SS 13 Babki km km 10:35 hrs SS 14 Goldap km km 11:35 hrs SS 15 Baranowo km km km 14:05 hrs Service F (Mikolajki), 30 min. 14:50 hrs SS 16 Chmielewo km km 15:50 hrs SS 17 Stare Juchy km km 16:55 hrs SS 18 Babki km km 18:25 hrs SS 19 Goldap km km km 19:25 hrs SS 20 S Mikolajki Arena km km 22:00 hrs Flexi service G (Mikolajki), 45 min. 22:15 hrs Parc fermé (Mikolajki) 02:00 hrs km km km Sunday, 29 June 2014 Service H (Mikolajki), 15 min. 07:00 hrs SS 21 Milki km km 08:15 hrs SS 22 Kruklanki km km km 09:03 hrs SS 23 S Mikolajki Arena km km 11:02 hrs SS 24 P Baranowo km km km 12:05 hrs Service I (Mikolajki), 10 min. 13:00 hrs Podium ceremony (Mikolajki Arena) 14:00 hrs km km km 1, km km 1, km

28 28 Rally entrants Rally Poland Entry list No Driver/ co-driver Car Entrant Class Sébastien Ogier (F) Julien Ingrassia (F) Jari-Matti Latvala (FIN) Miikka Anttila (FIN) Kris Meeke (GB) Paul Nagle (IRL) Mads Østberg (N) Jonas Andersson (S) Mikko Hirvonen (FIN) Jarmo Lehtinen (FIN) Elfyn Evans (GB) Daniel Barritt (GB) Thierry Neuville (B) Nicolas Gilsoul (B) Juho Hänninen (FIN) Tomi Tuominen (FIN) Andreas Mikkelsen (N) Ola Fløene (N) Robert Kubica (PL) Maciej Szczepaniak (PL) Michał Sołowow (PL) Maciej Baran (PL) Volkswagen Volkswagen Motorsport RC1 Volkswagen Volkswagen Motorsport RC1 Citroën Citroën Total Abu Dhabi WRT RC1 Citroën Citroën Total Abu Dhabi WRT RC1 Ford M-Sport RC1 Ford M-Sport RC1 Hyundai Hyundai Motorsport RC1 Hyundai Hyundai Motorsport RC1 Volkswagen Volkswagen Motorsport II RC1 Ford RK M-Sport WRT RC1 Ford M-Sport RC1

29 Rally Poland 29 No Driver/ co-driver Car Entrant Class Henning Solberg (N) Ilka Minor (A) Hayden Paddon (NZ) John Kennard (NZ) Martin Prokop (CZ) Jan Tománek (CZ) Ford Henning Solberg RC1 Hyundai Hyundai Motorsport N RC1 Ford Jipocar Czech National Team RC1 A total of 71 entries.

30 30 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: in the 1970s, the Scirocco Cup caused quite a stir with the use of identical one-make cars. For years, this innovative concept has been regarded as being typical Volkswagen. Volkswagen Scirocco R Cup: exhilarating racing Pure racing with a green heart: the cars drive train is powered by bio natural gas, thus reducing total CO 2 emissions resulting from racing and logistics by 80 per cent otherwise unheard of in the world of motor racing. Innovative concepts such as the push-to-pass

31 Volkswagen Motorsport and Volkswagen brand 31 system, with which, at the push of a button, the drivers can call on an extra 50 hp for a short period, help produce exciting races and a tactical element previously lacking from one-make racing series. Success bred through tradition: Volkswagen and Formula 3 Motorsport legends like Michael Schumacher and Tom Kristensen all took their first steps towards Formula One, Le Mans and the DTM in Formula 3 and powered by Volkswagen to boot. In 2014, the demand for the powerful engine from Wolfsburg is as great as ever: in keeping with the manufacturer s tradition, Volkswagen is continuing in its role of engine supplier to the most important junior, single-seater series in the world. Many teams use Volkswagen engines in the FIA Formula 3 European Championship and the German Formula 3 Cup. In 2013, in the British Formula 3 Championship Jordan King has given Volkswagen its fifth consecutive title. Volkswagen also plays a key role at Formula 3 Grands Prix: eight victories at the Macau Grand Prix between 1984 and 2012 make Volkswagen the most successful engine manufacturer at the legendary street race in the gambler s paradise.

32 32 RALLY THE WORLD campaign Excitement we share Volkswagen won all three world championship titles in its debut season in one of the toughest challenges in motorsport, the FIA World Rally Championship. Defending these titles in 2014 becomes our new adventure. 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 fascinating motorsport in the world back to the people in line with our motto: Rally the World. Excitement we share!

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34 34 Production car WRC allure transferred to production The Polo R WRC sees Volkswagen introduce the flair of this absorbing motorsport to the everyday automotive world. At the same time, the company is also adding a new high-performance variant to the portfolio of the successful compact model, which ranges from the Polo BlueMotion to the Polo GTI. With only 2,500 limited editions being produced, the powerhouse went on offer for advanced sale on 11 December 2012 at a price of 33,900 Euros. The Polo R WRC reflects the dynamic character of its namesake the Polo R WRC, with which Volkswagen won the drivers, co-drivers and the manufacturers classifications at the 2013 World Rally Championship. A 2.0-litre TSI engine produ cing 162 kw/220 hp ensures the road-going version boasts an extremely sporty driving performance, tailored to the design

35 Volkswagen Motorsport and Volkswagen brand 35 of the car: the Polo R WRC has a top speed of 243 km/h and acceler ates from 0 to 100 km/h in 6.4 seconds. With its white paint job, the blue/grey stripe and WRC-style bumper, the Polo R WRC forms the bridge between the street car and the rally car driven by Sébastien Ogier and Jari-Matti Latvala. The 18-inch alloy wheels ( Cagliari type) in the star design are based on the wheels on the rally car; together with tyres from the 215/35 R 18 format, they underline the self-assured appearance of the Polo R WRC. The sports chassis guaran tees that the handling lives up to the rest of the car, standard bi-xenon headlamps turn night into day. 350 Nm ensure a broad torque curve The dynamic exterior of the Polo R WRC, which is available exclusively as a two-door model, is complemented by a suitably impressive drive train: instead of the 1.8-litre engine in the Polo GTI, which produces 132 kw/180 hp, the power on the front axle of the Polo R WRC is generated by a 162-kW/220-hp, 2.0- litre TSI engine. The maximum 350 Nm of torque produced by the turbo direct injection engine (Polo GTI: 250 Nm) vouch for an even broader torque curve and, accordingly, a more efficient stroke. The interior is also brimming with authentic motorsport flair including features like racing seats with WRC-specific covers, an Alcantara, multifunctional steering wheel, a black roof liner, and aluminium-style pedals. The special equipment on the production version also includes a centre arm rest (front), cruise control, light and rain sensors, a winter package, Climatronic (climate control), an anti-theft alarm system, head airbags, and a radio/navigation unit.

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46 46 Useful addresses Rally Poland contacts FIA World Rally Championship Media Delegate Hayley Gallagher Phone Mobile Fax Internet Rally Poland Rally HQ and Media Centre Hotel Gołębiewski Mikolajki ul. Mrągowska 34 Phone Internet Media Director Andrzej Borowczyk Volkswagen Motorsport GmbH Communications Ikarusallee 7a D Hannover Phone Fax Internet

47 Media contact Stefan Moser Coordinator Motorsport Communication Volkswagen Group Mobile Andre Dietzel Head of Communications Mobile Ingo Roersch Communications Mobile Helge Gerdes Communications Mobile

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