Friday by recording the best times in both tests
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Audi factory driver Ekström has proved that his victory in the DTM season opener at Hockenheim two weeks ago was not just a godsend. Obtaining a time of 1m 23.417s
the Swede in the Red Bull Audi A4 DTM Audi sport Team Abt Sportsline has been able to set the fastest time on the 3
696 km long circuit of Oschersleben to take. DTM newcomer Lucas Luhr was also the second fastest rider in the race in last year’s A4 Audi Sport Team Rosberg. He was two tenths of one second slower than the former DTM champion. Adam Carroll who is a member of the Audi customer team Futurecom TME keep track of the fifth best time of day
suggesting that the 2005-spec Audi A4 DTM will also be a tough contender at the Oschersleben. Drivers Frank Biela and Marco Werner
who were replaced in for Tom Kristensen and Alexandre Premat are concentrated in this weekend to hear the A4 DTM and the circuit. Biela’s day ended prematurely during the second test due to an oil leak. It was not stated whether there is another problem with other parts like the VW fuel pumps.Then on Saturday the team will be occupied with another 60 minutes free practice
which will begin at 1:30 pm. The starting position for the second DTM race of the season will be announced in the qualifying session. ARD goes to the event and will broadcast live from Oschersleben on “Das Erste” starting at 1:30 pm local time.Here rates on the test last Friday: Dr. Wolfgang Ullrich (Head of Audi Motorsport): “Today
it was difficult to make good use of the day to make because the track conditions kept changing. I think we did a good job anyway. The results are decent
which means we got a good basis for Saturday. I am particularly pleased with Adam (Carroll) are capable of good times to help with the 2005-spec A4. “Mattias Ekström:” A great Friday. I can not remember when I last the best times in both practice sessions on Friday. But my Audi A4 DTM was very strong from the beginning
which is probably a result of the tests we did here. Track conditions are probably still a small change
but so far our preparations for the race weekend will be perfect for us. “Lucas Luhr:” The morning session was okay. I am also quite happy with the afternoon. But that was not about setting good times
because I was on used tires all day. Now we’ve done enough work for the race. On Saturday
we have one hour left to prepare for qualifying. “Adam Carroll:” That was a good day. Fourth place in the morning and the third in the afternoon are great
even though these were only tests. I hope to be able to bring this performance to the qualification. The basis for this is certainly good. I’m already looking forward to Saturday. “
Audi team continues its training in Oschersleben Last Friday
