Short Track - DTM on the Island
- Brands Hatch in Kent is the venue for the fourth round of the 2007 DTM this coming weekend. The 1.929-kilometre long short track of the former Grand Prix circuit is the shortest track on the DTM calendar.
- Brands Hatch will be the home race for the four British Mercedes-Benz DTM drivers: Gary Paffett (2006 Laureus AMG Mercedes C-Class), the 2005 champion, has his residence in Haverhill, about 50 kilometres away from Brands Hatch. Jamie Green (2007 Salzgitter AMG-Mercedes C-Class) lives in Leicester in the East Midlands. Susie Stoddart (2005 TV Spielfilm AMG Mercedes C-Class) and championship leader Paul di Resta (2005 JAWA4U.de AMG Mercedes C-Class) are Scottish; Susie was born in Oban, but lives in Northampton; England; Paul is from Bathgate.
Overall ranking after three races:
1. Paul di Resta (JAWA4U.de AMG Mercedes C-Class 2005), 16 points; 2. Mattias Ekstr�m (Audi 2007), 12; 3. Martin Tomczyk (Audi 2007), 12; 4. Gary Paffett (Laureus AMG Mercedes C-Class 2006), 11.5; 5. Bernd Schneider (Genuine Parts AMG Mercedes C-Class 2007), 7.5; 6. Timo Scheider (Audi 2007), 7; 7. Mike Rockenfeller (Audi 2006), 6; 8. Daniel la Rosa (TrekStor AMG Mercedes C-Class 2006), 6; 9. Alexandros Margaritis (stern AMG Mercedes C-Class 2006), 6; 10. Mika H�kkinen (AMG Mercedes C-Class), 5; 11. Jamie Green (Salzgitter AMG-Mercedes C-Class), 4.5; 12. Bruno Spengler (DaimlerChrysler Bank AMGMercedes C-Class 2007), 3; 13. Mathias Lauda (Trilux AMG Mercedes C-Class 2006), 1.
Updated weight distribution in the DTM (kilograms):
| 2007 | 2006 | 2005 | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| basic | new | basic | new | basic | new | |
| AMG Mercedes C-Class | 1,070 | 1.059.5 | 1,060 | 1,077.5 | 1,040 | 1,057.5 |
| Audi | 1,070 | 1.080.5 | 1,060 | 1,046 | 1,040 | 1,026 |
The 2007 season so far (three races)
Wins: Mercedes-Benz 2 (Gary Paffett in Oschersleben, Mika H�kkinen at the Lausitzring), Audi: 1.
Pole Positions: Mercedes-Benz 3 (Bruno Spengler in Hockenheim and at the Lausitzring, Mika H�kkinen in Oschersleben).
Fastest laps: Audi 2, Mercedes-Benz 1 (Jamie Green in Oschersleben).
1-2 victories: Mercedes-Benz 2 (Gary Paffett/Paul di Resta in Oschersleben; Mika H�kkinen/Paul di Resta at the Lausitzring), Audi 1.
1-2 Qualifying: Mercedes-Benz 1 (Bruno Spengler/Mika H�kkinen at the Lausitzring).
The DTM and ITC in England
- 1991 Donington (ITR-Cup) winner: Frank Biela (Audi), both races
- 1993 Donington (ITR-Cup) winner: Christian Danner (Alfa Romeo), Nicola Larini (Alfa Romeo)
- 1994 Donington (ITR-Cup) winner: Alessandro Nanini (Alfa Romeo), Manuel Reuter (Opel)
- 1995 Donington (ITC) winner: Bernd Schneider (AMG Mercedes C-Class), both races
- 1996 Silverstone (ITC) winner: Klaus Ludwig (Opel), Gabriele Tarquini (Alfa Romeo)
- 2002 Donington (DTM) winner: Jean Alesi (AMG Mercedes CLK)
- 2003 Donington (DTM) winner: Jean Alesi (AMG Mercedes CLK)
- 2006 Brands Hatch (DTM) winner: Mattias Ekstr�m (Audi)
The ITR-Cup was an additional drivers� ranking including the races outside Germany. � The International Touring Car Championship (ITC) was held parallel to the DTM in 1995 and as its successor in 1996. - Since 2001, there has been only one race per event.
What the drivers and Motorsport chief say
Mika H�kkinen, start number 6 (AMG Mercedes C-Class 2007): �At the Lausitzring, my team did an excellent job. I won the race and was able to show the full potential of the new C-Class. It is my target to repeat this in Brands Hatch.�
Paul di Resta, start number 19 (JAWA4U.de AMG Mercedes C-Class 2005): �If somebody had told me prior to the season that I would travel to my home race in Brands Hatch as the championship leader, it would have been hard for me to believe him. It�s like a dream to have accomplished that and I will give it my all to retain the lead in front of my home crowd.�
Bruno Spengler, start number 2 (DaimlerChrysler Bank AMG Mercedes C-Class 2007): �After two races without points I finally ended up on the podium at the Lausitzring. In Brands Hatch, I want to continue this positive trend. However, with 20 cars on this short circuit it will be a very close-fought race.�
Bernd Schneider, start number 1 (Genuine Parts AMG Mercedes C-Class 2007): �A total of 82 laps on such a short track require an hour of maximum concentration and are also physically most demanding. There are almost no straights, which would allow you to relax. I am well prepared and I will fight for a podium finish.�
Jamie Green, start number 5 (Salzgitter AMG Mercedes C-Class 2007): �Two sixth positions out of the first three races were less than I had expected this season. In my home race a better result must be possible.�
Mathias Lauda, start number 18 (Trilux AMG Mercedes C-Class 2006): �I look forward to Brands Hatch, because the British spectators are particularly well informed and enthusiastic. It would be great to achieve a similar result like my seventh place at the Lausitzring.�
Gary Paffett, start number 9 (Laureus AMG Mercedes C-Class 2006): �50 kilometres away from my home, there is only one target: I want to score as many points as possible and to show my home crowd a great race, although my car carries again more weight.�
Susie Stoddart, start number 14 (TV Spielfilm AMG Mercedes C-Class 2005): �I look forward to my home race and hope that with the support of the crowd I will finally finish among the top-ten.�
Daniel la Rosa, start number 15 (TrekStor AMG Mercedes C-Class 2006): �This track is quite a challenge; however I like it anyway. I expect close gaps within the entire field and I hope for a successful qualifying as a basis for a positive result.�
Alexandros Margaritis, start number 10 (stern AMG Mercedes C-Class 2006): �Everybody in our team is working hard to grind out last race�s nick and I will give it my all to score points in Brands Hatch.�
Norbert Haug, Vice President Mercedes-Benz Motorsport: �82 laps in a row is something you don�t even see in a Formula 1 race. With a length of a little more than 1.9km the Brands Hatch circuit is the shortest on the DTM calendar, but the race there should be even more exciting. There is probably no track with less breathing space for the drivers, and after a couple of laps, there will be probably no situation without traffic. Therefore it will be a real challenge to find the right strategy.�
Schedule
- Friday, 8th June
- 09:00-09:15 DTM, roll out
- 09:30-10:30 F3, free practice
- 10:45-12:15 DTM, test 1
- 14:25-15:55 DTM, test 2
- 16:15-16:45 F3, qualifying
- Saturday, 9th June
- 09:00-10:00 DTM, free practice
- 11:35 F3, race 1
- 12:28-13:15 DTM, qualifying
- 17:15 public press conference with all Mercedes drivers, Mercedes-Benz Team Hospitality
- Sunday, 10th June
- 10:00-10:30 DTM, Warm-up
- 11:15 F3, race 2
- 13:00 DTM, race, 82 laps = 158.178 kms
Brands Hatch on German TV
- Saturday, 9th June
- 12:30 Premiere, F3, race 1, LIVE
- 13:30 ARD, DTM qualifying, LIVE
- 16:05 BR, Sport am Samstag
- 17:00 SWR, Sport am Samstag
- 18:10 ARD, Sportschau
- 19:15 DSF, F3, race 1, highlights
- Sunday, 10th June
- 11:10 Premiere, F3, race 2, LIVE
- 13:45 ARD, DTM LIVE (race at 14:00 h)
- 17:30 DSF, DTM and F3 highlights
- 18:00 ARD, Sportschau
| P. di Resta | G. Paffett | B. Schneider | D. la Rosa | A. Margaritis | M. H�kkinen | J. Green | B. Spengler | M. Lauda | S. Stoddart | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age | 21 | 26 | 42 | 21 | 22 | 38 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 24 | ||
| Nationality | SCO | ENG | GER | GER | GRE | FIN | ENG | CAN | AUT | SCO | ||
| DTM since | 2007 | 2003 ** | 1991* | 2006 | 2005 | 2005 | 2005 | 2005 | 2006 | 2006 | ||
| Races | 3 | 33 | 213 | 13 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 13 | 13 | ||
| Wins | 12 | 10 | 41 | - | - | 2 | - | 4 | - | - | ||
| Pole Positions | - | 6 | 24 | - | - | 2 | 6 | 4 | - | - | ||
| Fastest laps | - | 6 | 58 | - | - | 5 | 4 | 4 | - | - | ||
| Total points | 16 | 156.5 | 1712.5 | 8 | 17 | 73 | 64.5 | 71 | 1 | - | ||
| 2007 points | 16 | 11.5 | 7.5 | 86 | 6 | 5 | 4.5 | 3 | 1 | - | ||
| 2006 ranking | - | - | 1 | 15 | 11 | 10 | 5 | 2 | - | - | ||
| 2007 ranking | 1 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 12 | 13 | - | ||
| The 2007 DTM season | ||||||||||||
| Hockenheim, Q | 3 | 14 | 9 | 8 | 10 | 7 | 13 | PP | 16 | 12 | ||
| Hockenheim, R | 5 | 8 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 14 | 13 | R | ||
| Oschersleben, Q | 11 | 8 | 10 | 15 | 13 | PP | 5 | 3 | 12 | 19 | ||
| Oschersleben, R | 2 | 1 | 6 | 14 | 8 | 17 | 11/FL | R | 13 | 16 | ||
| Lausitzring, Q | 3 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 5 | PP | 14 | 17 | ||
| Lausitzring, R | 2 | 8 | 4 | 16 | A | 1 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 12 | ||
| Brands Hatch, Q | ||||||||||||
| Brands Hatch, R | ||||||||||||
| Norisring, Q | ||||||||||||
| Norisring, R | ||||||||||||
| Mugello, Q | ||||||||||||
| Mugello, R | ||||||||||||
| Zandvoort, Q | ||||||||||||
| Zandvoort, R | ||||||||||||
| N�rburgring, Q | ||||||||||||
| N�rburgring, R | ||||||||||||
| Barcelona, Q | ||||||||||||
| Barcelona, R | ||||||||||||
| Hockenheim, Q | ||||||||||||
| Hockenheim, R | ||||||||||||
* some races in 1996 - 1988 - ** no DTM in 2006
R: race, Q: qualifying; PP: pole position; FL: fastest lap; R: retired
Brands Hatch � the circuit
- The Brands Hatch circuit, 30 kilometres southeast of London, has been built for motorbike races in 1928.
- The first car race was staged here in 1950. Between 1964 and 1986 Brands Hatch was the venue for 14 Formula One World Championship events. The Grand Prix track is 4.197 kilometres long.
- With a length of 1.929 kilometres, Brands Hatch�s Indy track is the shortest on the DTM calendar. The race distance will be 82 laps. Luiz Garcia in a Formula 3000 Reynard-Ford established the official lap record here; in 1991, he posted a time of 38.760sec (179.884kph).
- Length:
- 1.929 kms
- Race distance:
- 82 laps = 158.178 kms
- DTM lap record:
- Bernd Schneider, AMG Mercedes C-Class, 43.408sec (2006)