FIA WORLD TITLES Two FIA World Touring Car Champion titles will be awarded at the end of the season: the FIA World Touring Car Drivers Champion the FIA World Touring Car Manufacturers Champion DRIVERS TITLE All the drivers taking part in the championship will be eligible to score points for the Drivers Championship. At each of the twenty races, points will be awarded to the first eight drivers classified. MANUFACTURERS TITLE The registered Manufacturers are eligible to score points for the Manufacturers Championship. At each of the twenty races, points will be awarded to the two highest-placed cars of each Manufacturer; all the other cars of that same Manufacturer will be invisible as far as scoring points is concerned.
TECHNICAL REGULATIONS Eligible cars Minimum overall length Engine Engine speed REGULATIONS Large scale series production cars modified by the Super 2000 kit 4.20 metres 2-litre normally aspirated, maximum 6 cylinders 4-cylinder engines: 8500 RPM 5-cylinder engines: 8750 RPM 6-cylinder engines: 9000 RPM Compression ratio Max 11:1 Lubrication Wet sump Traction On two wheels Gearbox a) 6-speed sequential (handicap + 30 kg) b) 5-speed H pattern Suspension Original design of the production car, with reinforced components Brakes Front: max 4 pistons per wheel, brake discs max diameter 332 mm Rear: max 2 pistons per wheel, original brake discs Wheels and tyres Max dimensions of the rim: 9" x 17" Aerodynamics Only the aerodynamic elements homologated in the Super 2000 kit are authorised Ground clearance Min 80 mm Minimum weights Including driver: front-wheel-drive cars 1110 kg rear-wheel-drive cars 1140 kg SPORTING REGULATIONS Qualifying format One 30-minute session Race format Two 50-km, back-to-back races at each race meeting Championship rounds 20 Start Standing Starting grid a) Race 1: based on the qualifying results b) Race 2: based on Race 1's results, with the first 8 drivers in reverse order Points a) Drivers: awarded to the first 8 drivers classified in each race b) Manufacturers: awarded to the best 2 cars classified of each Manufacturers scale: 1 st /10 pts, 2 nd /8 pts, 3 rd /6 pts, 4 th /5 pts, 5 th /4 pts, 6 th /3 pts, 7 th /2 pts, 8 th /1 pt Tyre limitation Michelin control tyres (one dry and one wet), 18 slicks per race meeting Engine limitation Each engine must be used for a minimum of two consecutive events Handicap weights a) To the drivers scoring the highest number of points at each event: 1 st /40 kg, 2 nd /30 kg, 3 rd /20 kg, 4 th /10 kg, 5 th /0 kg, 6 th /- 5 kg, 7 th /- 10 kg, 8 th /-15 kg, 9 th /- 20 kg b) To the drivers scoring points in the Championship classification: 5 kg per each 10 pts Maximum handicap weight: 60 kg
2005 CALENDAR The FIA WTCC will include 10 events being held in three different continents - Europe, Asia and the Americas. April 10 th Monza May 1 st Magny-Cours May 15 th Silverstone May 29 th Imola June 26 th Puebla July 30 th Spa August 28 th Oschersleben September 18 th Istanbul October 2 nd Valencia November 20 th Macau
2005 CIRCUITS 9/10 April - MONZA Autodromo Nazionale di Monza Length: 5770 m. S2000 lap records: Qualifying - 1:58.395/176.14 kph, Gabriele Tarquini (Alfa 156), 28 Mar 2004 Race - 2:00.036/173.73 kph, Augusto Farfus (Alfa 156), 29 Mar 2004 30 April/1 May - MAGNY-COURS Circuit de Nevers Magny-Cours Length: 4410 m. S2000 lap records: Qualifying - 1:49.357/145.20 kph, Jörg Müller (BMW 320i), 1 May 2004 Race - 1:50.192/144.10 kph, Andy Priaulx (BMW 320i), 2 May 2004 14/15 May - SILVERSTONE Silverstone Circuit Length: 5141 m. S2000 lap records: Qualifying - 2:00.153/154.00 kph, Fabrizio Giovanardi (Alfa 156), 4 May 2002 Race - 2:01.577/149.80 kph, Nicola Larini (Alfa 156), 5 May 2002 28/29 May - IMOLA Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari Length: 4930 m. S2000 lap records: Qualifying - 1:58.460/149.91 kph, Fabrizio Giovanardi (Alfa 156), 4 Sep 2004 Race - 1:59.756/148.29 kph, Fabrizio Giovanardi (Alfa 156), 5 Sep 2004 25/26 June - PUEBLA Miguel E. Abed International Racetrack Length: 3310 m. S2000 lap records: Renewed circuit
29/30 July - SPA Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps Length: 6973 m. S2000 lap records: Qualifying - 2:32.802/164.35 kph, Jörg Müller (BMW 320i), 30 Jul 2004 Race - 2:32.302/164.89 kph, Frank Diefenbacher (SEAT Toledo), 31 Jul 2004 27/28 August - OSCHERSLEBEN Motopark Oschersleben Length: 3667 m. S2000 lap records: Qualifying - 1:32.263/143.08 kph, Augusto Farfus (Alfa 156), 18 Sep 2004 Race - 1:33.018/141.92 kph, Frank Diefenbacher (SEAT Toledo), 19 Sep 2004 17/18 September - ISTANBUL Istanbul Otodrom Length: 5378 m. S2000 lap records: new circuit, to be inaugurated in 2005 1/2 October - VALENCIA Circuito Ricardo Tormo Length: 4005 m. S2000 lap records: Qualifying - 1:40.819/143.00 kph, Augusto Farfus (Alfa 156), 17 Apr 2004 Race - 1:42.438/140.74 kph, Augusto Farfus (Alfa 156), 18 Apr 2004 17/20 November - MACAU Circuito da Guia Length: 6120 m. S2000 lap records: Qualifying - 2:32.118/144.84 kph, Jörg Müller (BMW 320i), 19 Nov 2004 Race - 2:33.267/143.74 kph, Jörg Müller (BMW 320i), 21 Nov 2004
MANUFACTURERS REGISTERED MANUFACTURERS REPRESENTED MANUFACTURERS
TV PRODUCTION PRODUCTION Eurosport is the host broadcaster of the FIA WTCC. Its expertise and use of latest technology will provide the audience with the best coverage of the FIA WTCC. The main production elements, set up by Eurosport, with a specialised team of 60 people to cover the FIA WTCC will include: - Digital outside broadcast vans - Digital HF cameras - On board cameras - 1 Helicopter - Super slomo camera - Virtual System FIRST EVER COVERAGE IN HIGH DEFINITION In addition to the Standard Definition 4/3, an additional High Definition 1080i (interlaced digital 16/9) feed will be available for broadcasters. High Definition provides an amazing and unique quality picture, on a par with cinema imagery. It is regarded as a real technological revolution, comparable to the launch of the DVD system or the development of colour on TV! For the first time in Europe, a car racing championship will be produced in high definition. Eurosport will be using high definition to produce the 2005 European races. "High Definition, as the next standard for production and broadcasting, is the future of TV, bringing images and sounds of the highest purity and perfection. This major innovation, yet affordable, will undoubtedly drive an extraordinary experience to the general public in Europe just like we are experiencing in Korea. As a vibrant and dynamic leader in the field of consumer electronics, LG Electronics is honoured to benefit from such a strong association with such a worldwide growing motorsports event, the FIA World Touring Car Championship. What is more, it will be produced for HD TV, which means a fantastic communication platform. HD TV production will enable special marketing opportunities for LG Digital Display range of products by demonstrating unrivalled technology to create an exciting and unforgettable experience for its customers. It is just one way LG Electronics makes life good." Mr S.B Park, General Manager of LG Electronics
TV DISTRIBUTION As host broadcaster, Eurosport will distribute the following International Feed for each FIA WTCC race: LIVE FEED TIMETABLE Day Content Duration Starting Time Ending Time Saturday Qualifying session 35 3.15pm (live) 3.50pm Sunday Warm-up 30 9.30am (live) 10.00am Sunday Race 1 (incl. pre-grid & podium) 45 3.00pm (live) 3.45pm Race 2 (incl. pre-grid & podium) 45 4.05pm (live) reversed grid 4.50pm *all times are in local time HIGHLIGHTS FEED A 26-minute highlights magazine will be available on Thursday of the same week at 8.00pm NEWS FEED (free access) - Saturday at 5.30pm (5 minutes) - Sunday at 5.30pm (5 minutes) The TV rights for the FIA WTCC are distributed by Eurosport and available to national terrestrial channels and international networks. For further information regarding TV rights, please contact: Eurosport - Julien Bergeaud Tel. + 33 1 40 93 82 37 jbergeaud@eurosport.com
EUROSPORT COVERAGE A STRONG MULTIMEDIA COVERAGE In addition to the coverage provided by national terrestial channels and cable & satellite networks all around the world, the Eurosport Group will offer a strong multimedia exposure to the 2005 FIA WTCC including in-depth coverage on Eurosport, Eurosportnews, SportItalia and Eurosport.com. For every Sunday event, Eurosport will broadcast the 2 races between 3:00pm and 4.50pm. Eurosport Provisionnal Scheduling (in CET) Saturday Sunday Thursday Qualifying Warm Up Races Magazine * Time zone: 5.00-8.00pm Time zone: 9.30 & 10.00am Time zone: 3.00-4.50pm Time zone: 6.00-8.00pm Monza Delayed 26' Magny-Cours Delayed Delayed 10.30-11.00 26' Silverstone Delayed 26' Imola Delayed Sunday 9.00-9.30am 26' Puebla Delayed 11.00pm-00.50am tba 26' Spa Delayed Friday or Delayed tba 12.00am-1.50pm 26' Oschersleben Delayed 26' Istanbul Delayed 26' Valencia Delayed 26' Macau Delayed 9.00-9.30am Delayed 9.45-11.00am 26' * plus two repeats Sportitalia will broadcast all the races Live. On the internet, & eurosport.com will provide comprehensive coverage of the championship, including all the results and rankings, audio-video interviews, behind the scenes reports, in-depth analysis as well as editorials from drivers and technical staff.
KSO, THE PROMOTER KSO Ltd. (Kigema Sport Organisation) was established in 2001, and was appointed by the FIA as promoter of the FIA European Touring Car Championship, which will be upgraded to the world status in 2005. Working in close cooperation with the FIA and Eurosport, KSO contributed to the championship s success and expansion. KSO has also played a significant role in the launch of the new FIA Super 2000 technical regulations and their diffusion in a number of national championships worldwide. Eurosport owns 60 % of KSO, whilst 35% is owned by financial partners and 5% by the management. KSO s 100% subsidiary company, SRW Events Ltd (Super Racing Weekend Events), is in charge of organising and promoting motorsport events, which include the FIA World Touring Car Championship, the FIA GT Championship and other support races. KSO Ltd - CONTACTS Jacques BEHAR - President and CEO Tel: +33 1 40 93 80 98; fax +33 1 40 93 80 02 Email: jbehar@eurosport.com Marcello LOTTI - General Manager Tel: +39 059 84 86 20; fax +39 059 88 60 192 Email: marcello.lotti@fiawtcc.com François RIBEIRO - Commercial Director Tel: +33 1 40 93 85 11; fax +33 1 40 93 78 08 Email: fribeiro@eurosport.com Fabio RAVAIOLI - Media Delegate Tel: +39 06 39 72 94 97; fax +39 06 39 72 94 70 Email: media@fiawtcc.com KSO Ltd 55, Drury Lane WC2 B5SQ LONDON Tel: +44 207 468 77 46, Fax: +44 207 468 00 23
EUROSPORT KEY FACTS The Eurosport group is today the leading multimedia platform in Europe with Eurosport, Eurosportnews, Sportitalia, eurosport.com and Eurosport Mobile. The pan-european channel Eurosport, n 1 sports network in Europe, is available in 19 different languages and reaches 100 million homes and 240 million viewers across 54 countries. Eurosportnews provides up-to-date worldwide sport news and is already transmitted to 18 million homes in 6 languages in over 70 different countries. Sportitalia is the first ever analogical free-to-air sports channel in Italy, covering 83% of the Italian population. With its programmes totally dedicated to sport, Sportitalia is a unique example in Europe of a thematic sports channel holding a national television broadcasting license. Available in 5 languages, eurosport.com, is now clearly established as one of the leading pan-european sports websites with up to 120 million pages viewed per month (August 2004). Eurosport Mobile, the interactive branch of Eurosport, provides unique LIVE sport information for WAP & I-Mode services, as well as interactive & SMS products EUROSPORT Head Office 3, rue Gaston et René Caudron 92798 Issy-Les-Moulineaux Tel. +33 1 40 93 80 00, Fax. +33 1 40 93 81 00