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Season Guide 2017
Martin KuehlDirectorAudi Sport customer racing Asia
Foreword
Launching into its sixth season, the Audi R8 LMS Cup continues to be a showcase for one-make racing in the region. Sporty, progressive and sophisticated, motorsport is in the Audi DNA and there is no better platform to showcase this than the Cup, part of the expansive Audi Sport customer racing Asia programme.
Innovation continues to drive the Cup at the forefront of regional sports car racing. Last season marked the series debut of the second generation of the race car which has more than 300 international victories to its name, the Audi R8 LMS GT3. This year we see the exciting return of Push-to-Pass, the ‘turbo boost’ technology that temporarily unlocks additional horsepower for the car at the press of a steering wheel button.
Constantly exploring new opportunities to bring its signature brand of sports car racing to new venues, in 2017, the Cup will make its debut at the iconic Suzuka Circuit in Japan, and will close the season in October at the brand new Zhejiang International Circuit in China.
The combination of leading sports car professionals, young talent and passionate enthusiasts creates a formidable field with close, wheel-to-wheel action throughout. This season, we welcome WRT as the Cup’s newest service team. The Audi factory team joins Absolute Racing, KCMG and Phoenix Racing Asia as our fourth official service partner, adding further excitement and intrigue to what we anticipate will be a compelling sixth season.
This year’s Audi Sport customer racing Asia programme is already underway, and we are excited to be competing in a number of prestigious championships and races. We look forward to continuing to break new
ground as we further our commitment to developing motorsport in the region, with Audi race cars lining up for the Macau Grand Prix, the Sepang 12 Hours, the Blancpain GT Series Asia, the Asian Le Mans Series, the China GT Championship, TCR Asia and TCR China.
We wish all of our drivers and teams the very best of luck this season. Last year’s championship came down the wire, with Alex Yoong winning his third consecutive title by a single point. The competitiveness of the series intensifies each year and this season promises to leave fans – at the track and for the millions watching our live stream and TV show around the world – on the edge of their seats.
Our sincere thanks to the members of the media and all of our drivers, teams, partners, and followers for your continued support. We hope you enjoy the 2017 Audi R8 LMS Cup!
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Rounds
Official Test
1 & 2
3 & 4
5 & 6
7 & 8
9 & 10
Date
May 3-4
May 6-7
June 10-11
July 15-16
September 9-10
October 20-21
Circuit
Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia
Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia
Suzuka International Racing Course, Japan
Korea International Circuit, South Korea
Shanghai Audi International Circuit, China
Zhejiang Circuit, China
Audi R8 LMS Cup - 2017 season
The Audi R8 LMS Cup enters its sixth season in 2017 with a formidable field, a new service partner and new tracks. The 10-round championship will be held over five race weekends starting at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia.
On the hunt for a fourth consecutive championship is Malaysian Alex Yoong of Team Audi R8 LMS Cup, who secured an incredible hat-trick of Audi R8 LMS Cup titles in 2016. Also back is the driver who just missed out on his first title last season, young Belgian Alessio Picariello of MGT Team by Absolute, while another young driver, Champion Racing Team’s Martin Rump of Estonia, also returns as he looks to improve upon his third-place finish last year. Cup champion in 2012, Marchy Lee of Audi Hong Kong also returns, as do Chinese star Cheng Congfu of FAW-VW Audi Racing Team, Sun Jingzu of Milestone Racing, Team Audi Volkswagen Taiwan driver Jeffrey Lee, KCMG’s Rick Yoon and Kyong-Ouk You of Audi Korea. Back behind the wheel after making first appearances in 2016 are Anthony Liu of Absolute Racing and Bhurit Bhirombhakdi of Singha Plan-B Motorsport.
Joining the Cup this season is former Formula 1 driver Will Stevens who will race as part of Castrol Racing Team. Also making his debut this year is 22-year-old Australian Mitch Gilbert with OD Racing Team, while Audi TEDA Racing Team driver Shaun Thong, 21, who was part of the Audi Sport customer racing Asia Young Driver Development Programme, will contest his first complete season in the Cup.
The Audi R8 LMS Cup has raced across Asia’s premier circuits and this season, will make its debut at two new tracks: this weekend at Suzuka in Japan and in Zhejiang, China, with return visits to the Korea International Circuit and China’s Shanghai Audi International Circuit. Innovation and evolution goes hand in hand with the Cup and the 2017 season will feature two qualifying sessions and the return of Push-to-Pass. The number of Push-to-Pass boosts that each driver receives each race is dependent on their classification, with amateurs getting at least double the number than their professional counterparts.
Also new this season is the Pirelli Best Lap trophy, which will be awarded to the driver with the fastest lap in each race. The driver with the most Pirelli Best Lap trophies will be awarded with the overall Pirelli Best Lap award, creating a mini championship within the Cup.
This season the Cup welcomes WRT as its fourth service team. The Audi factory team joins Absolute Racing, KCMG and Phoenix Racing Asia as an official service partner, adding another compelling dimension to the Cup.
All drivers race identical second generation Audi R8 LMS cars, ensuring a level playing field on which talent shines. Built specifically with motorsport in mind, the Audi R8 LMS boasts a V10 engine with 585 horsepower and a lightweight, aluminium Audi Space Frame (ASF).
The Audi R8 LMS Cup is part of the Audi Sport customer racing Asia programme.
CalendarSeason preview
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Sepang International CircuitTrack length: 5.543 kmNo. turns: 15Direction: Clockwise
Circuit InformationOpened in 1999, Malaysia’s Formula One facility has been a catalyst for the country’s motorsport industry. Located outside Kuala Lumpur, the circuit was designed by Hermann Tilke and features a combination of long straights and a variety of low, medium and high-speed turns. Two long straights are joined by a hairpin, which form the track’s final corner.
Competitors must also reckon with track conditions which are reliably hot and humid and which often feature afternoon thunderstorms. The Audi R8 LMS Cup raced at Sepang for the first time in 2013.
The tracksThe Tracks
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Zhejiang International CircuitTrack length: 3.2kmNo. turns: 16Direction: Anti-clockwise
Circuit InformationLocated south of Hangzhou, the Zhejiang International Circuit was conceived by Apex Circuit Design. The circuit features two independent tracks – East and West – which, when combined, create the full 3.2km circuit. There is a 22-metre elevation between the track’s highest and lowest points. The Audi R8 LMS Cup makes its debut in Zhejiang this season.
The tracks
Suzuka International Racing CourseTrack length: 5.807 kmNo. turns: 18Direction: Clockwise
Circuit InformationOriginally built as a Honda test track in 1962, the Suzuka International Racing Course (more commonly known as “Suzuka Circuit”) is a driver – and fan – favourite. A test for both driver and car, the circuit features a figure-eight layout alongside challenging corners and the famous Spoon Curve. Home of the Formula 1 Japanese Grand Prix, the Audi R8 LMS Cup makes its debut at Suzuka this season.
Korea International CircuitTrack length: 5.6kmNo. turns: 18Direction: Anti-clockwise
Circuit InformationThe venue of the Formula 1 Korean Grand Prix from 2010 to 2013, the Korea International Circuit is located 400 km south of Seoul near the port city of Mokpo, and is the country’s first international racing circuit. Designed by Hermann Tilke, this anti-clockwise circuit features a 1.2km straight. The facility incorporates elements of Korean design, including the grandstand which resembles the eaves of ‘hanoks’, the traditional Korean styled houses. The Audi R8 LMS Cup first raced at the Korea International Circuit in 2014.
Shanghai Audi International CircuitTrack length: 5.5kmNo. turns: 16Direction: Clockwise
Circuit InformationHome to China’s Formula 1 Grand Prix, the Shanghai Audi International Circuit was opened in 2004. Designed by Hermann Tilke, the track layout was inspired by the Chinese character “shang” ( 上 ), the first character in the city’s namesake, which means “above” or “ascend”. This wide and smooth track features a technically challenging layout – including Tilke’s trademark long, back straight followed by a hairpin turn – and several elevation changes. The Audi R8 LMS Cup has raced at the Shanghai Audi International Circuit since its debut season in 2012.
The tracks
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Series name: Audi R8 LMS Cup
Overall Drivers
Amateur+ Cup (“Am+ Cup”)
Amateur Cup (“Am Cup”)
Team Cup
Championships:
Minimum 16 years-of-age with a valid “International C” grade or higher Competition License
Eligible drivers
Audi R8 LMS (second generation) cars which comply with the Technical Regulations
Eligible cars
10 races at 5 race weekends
Qualifying: Two 15-minute qualifying sessions
Grid:
· 1st race – in order of the fastest lap times achieve in Q1
· 2nd race – in order of the fastest lap times achieved in Q2
Start procedure:· 1st Race - Rolling start with a 2 x 2 formation.
· 2nd Race – Standing start with 1 x 1 formation
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Regulation summary
9th
2
10th
1
Points will be awarded per the below table for all 4 championships (Overall, Am+, Am and Team Cup)
After each Qualifying session, 1 point will be awarded for Pole Position where the grid for the Race is determined by the Qualifying session results
Guest drivers are ineligible to score points
A leaderboard dead heat will be resolved as follows:
· By considering the number of wins
· By considering the number of second places, and so on
· If still tied, the best position in the final Race will be the determining factor
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Points
After each race, points will be awarded to eligible drivers listed as classified finishers in the final official classification as follows:
Position
Points
1st
25
2nd
18
3rd
15
4th
12
5th
10
6th
8
7th
6
8th
4
A system of Race Success Ballast weight handicaps will be applied to drivers after each round based on the provisional classification
The Race Success Ballast weight will be applied after a race and will be effective for the driver’s next race only
There will be no Race Success Ballast applied in the first round of the season as no round precedes it
Race Success Ballast will be applied as follows:
Race success ballast
1st
2nd
3rd
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Regulations Regulations
50 kg
35 kg
20 kg
A weight ballast will be applied to ensure that all drivers, in full gear, weigh at least 80kg
Driver weight equalisation
A Push-To-Pass system will be in operation which will allow drivers a limited number of temporary boosts of 50 bhp at the press of a button.
Push-To-Pass
One set and one optional set for Free PracticeTwo sets for Qualifying 1, Qualifying 2, Race 1 and Race 2
Tyres
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Drivetrain/transmissionType of transmission:
Clutch:
Gearbox:
Differential:
Driveshafts:
Rear wheel drive, traction control (ASR)
Electro hydraulically activated 3-plate race clutch (ECA)
Sequential, pneumatic activated 6-speed racing gearbox with paddle shift
Limited slip rear differential, variable preload
Constant velocity joint driveshafts
VehicleModel:
Chassis:
Safety concept:
GT3 race car
Audi Space Frame (ASF) in aluminum-CFC hybrid construction with stressed steel roll-cage and bodywork parts made from CFC and aluminum
Front and rear energy absorbing aluminum and CFC crash structures. Safety concept fulfils FIA LMP1 crash requirements. Audi Sport PS1 safety seat.
Engine Type:
Engine management:
Engine lubrication:
Cubic capacity:
Power:
Torque:
V10 engine, 90 degree cylinder angle, 4 valves per cylinder, DOHC, gasoline direct injection, emission control by two exhaust gas race catalytic converters
Bosch Motronic MS 6.4
Dry sump
5,200 cc
Variable by restrictor up to 430 kW (585hp)
Over 550 Nm
Suspension/steering/brakesSteering:
Suspension:
Brakes:
Wheels:
Tyres:
Servo-assisted rack and pinion steering
Independent front and rear double-wishbone suspension, damper struts with coil springs and adjustable dampers as well as adjustable front and rear anti-roll bars
Hydraulic dual circuit brake system, steel brake discs front and rear, race ABS
Forged aluminum wheels, front 12.5 x 18 inch, rear 13 x 18 inch
Pirelli P Zero
EquipmentControls:
Fire extinguisher:
Seat:
Height and length adjustable safety steering column, quick adjust rail mounted pedal box
Audi Sport
Audi Sport customer racing PS-1
Dimensions/weightLength:
Width:
Height:
Dry weight:
Tank capacity:
4,583 mm
1,997 mm
1,171 mm
1,225 kg (excluding driver)
120 litres
Vehicle specifications Vehicle specifications
Audi R8 LMS (second generation) Approx. 430kW(585 hp)
3.2 sec 0-100 km/h
2.8 kg/ hp Power weight ratio
5,200 c.c.Cubic capacity
4,583 mm Length
1,225 kgWeight
305 km/h Top speed
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Audi Sport customer racing Asia offers a diverse and broad range of
opportunities to motorsport enthusiasts, from sports car experiences and
licensing courses, to participation in racing events in Asia and Europe.
Audi Sport customer racing Asia builds on the Audi global customer
racing programme.
Launched alongside the Audi R8 LMS Cup in 2012, Audi Sport customer
racing Asia takes a pioneering role in the development of Asian
motorsport through its support of entries into the region’s leading
events and series: the FIA GT World Cup at the Macau Grand Prix (won in
2016 by Audi Sport Team WRT), the Sepang 12 Hours (won by Audi Sport
Team Phoenix in 2016), the new Blancpain GT Series Asia, the Asian Le
Mans Series and the China GT Championship.
Audi Sport customer racing Asia also breaks down geographical barriers
in motorsport for Asian teams and drivers. The Audi R8 LMS Cup 2017
Amateur Cup winner’s team will be awarded with a coveted place in
the 2018 Total 24 Hours of Spa, while Audi Sport customer racing Asia
has fielded teams at the prestigious Nürburgring 24 Hours, placing an
impressive 12th with the all-Asian driver squad of Alex Yoong, Marchy
Lee, Cheng Congfu and Shaun Thong in 2015.
This season, the brand with the four rings continues to expand its
programme with the newly launched Audi RS 3 LMS and the Audi R8 LMS
GT4. In the fast-growing touring car category (TCR), Audi has already
celebrated success with a class victory at the Dubai 24 Hours and class
and overall victories in the 2017 TCR Asia Series.
While the new Audi R8 LMS GT4 made its debut at the Nürburgring
24 Hours this year with Audi Sport Team Phoenix, the first customer
deliveries of the new GT4 will be made before the end of this year. The
addition of the TCR and GT4 race cars to the Audi Sport customer racing
Asia portfolio opens up opportunities to a broader customer base to
compete in the region’s leading events and series.
Reflecting the expanding customer racing programme in the region, in
2017 there is greater Audi participation in more events and series in Asia
than ever before.
For more information about the service portfolio of Audi Sport customer
racing Asia please contact:
Martin Kuehl
Director, Audi Sport customer racing Asia
Tel: +86 10 6531 3967
Team:
Nationality:
Profession:
Date of Birth:
Alex YOONG01
Team Audi R8 LMS Cup
Malaysia
Racing driver, Commentator
26 July 1976
Racing History:
2016201520142013
201220112010
2007-200820072006-200720062005-20062001-2002
Audi R8 LMS Cup, ChampionAudi R8 LMS Cup, ChampionAudi R8 LMS Cup, Champion Audi R8 LMS Cup, 2nd; Malaysia Merdeka Endurance Race, Winner in GTC classAudi R8 LMS Cup, 3rd
Malaysia Merdeka Endurance Race, GT Class and Overall, 5th Intercontinental Le Mans Cup, 1000km of Zhuhai, GTC Class, 1st A1GP, Team Malaysia, 15th (2 wins)24 Hours of Le Mans, LMP1 Class, 5th, Overall, 8th
A1GP, Team Malaysia, 6th (2 wins)24 Hours of Le Mans, LMP1A1GP, Team Malaysia, 5th Formula 1
Audi Sport customer racing Asia overview The drivers
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Team:
Nationality:
Profession:
Date of Birth:
SUN Jing Zu (Am)
Milestone Racing
China
Racing History:
201620152014
Audi R8 LMS Cup; GT Asia Series (partial season)Audi R8 LMS CupAudi R8 LMS Cup, Amateur Cup, 5th; GT Asia Series (partial season)
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The drivers
Team:
Nationality:
Profession:
Date of Birth:
Kyong-Ouk YOU13
Team Audi Korea
South Korea
Racing Driver, Television Emcee
5 June 1980
Racing History:
20162015201420122011
Audi R8 LMS Cup, 9th
Audi R8 LMS Cup, 7th
Audi R8 LMS Cup, 6th Audi R8 LMS Cup; CJ Super Race, Ecsta-GT, 1st CJ Super Race, 1st, Racer of the Year
Team:
Nationality:
Profession:
Date of Birth:
Stéphane RICHELMI 11
Castrol Racing Team
Monaco
Racing Driver
17 March 1990 (27)
Racing History:
2015201420132012201120102009
200820072006
Blancpain GT Series (1 win); Boss GP (1 weekend)GP2 Series, 9th
GP2 Series, 8th
GP2 SeriesWorld Series by RenaultItalian Formula 3 Championship, 2nd
Italian Formula 3 Championship (partial season); British F3 Championship (partial season); French GT (1 weekend)Formula Renault 2.0 EurocupFormula Renault 2.0 EurocupBelgian Formula Renault 1.6
Team:
Nationality:
Profession:
Date of Birth:
Shaun THONG 08
Audi TEDA Racing Team
Hong Kong
Racing Driver
4 November 1995
Racing History:
201620152014
2013
2012
2011
Audi R8 LMS Cup (2 races)Audi Sport TT Cup, 6th; Nürburgring 24 Hours, 12th
Euroformula Open Winter Series, Copa Class Champion; Euroformula Open Formula Renault; Formula Masters China Series (2 rounds, 3rd FMCS Macau Challenge)Asian Formula Renault, 3rd with 1 win Maserati Trofeo, 1 race; Porsche Carrera Cup Asia, 1 race Clio Cup, partial season, two podiums in the final round Asian GT, 2nd, raced with father in a Ferrari at age 15
The driversJeffrey LEE 07
Team:
Nationality:
Profession:
Date of Birth:
Team Audi Volkswagen Taiwan
Chinese Taipei
Businessman
15 February 1971
Racing History:
20162015201420132012
2011
2010
2009
2008
Audi R8 LMS Cup, Amateur Cup ChampionAudi R8 LMS Cup, 10th; GT AsiaAudi R8 LMS Cup, 11th; GT AsiaAudi R8 LMS Cup, 8th Audi R8 LMS Cup, Amateur Cup Champion; GT Asia Series, best finish 2nd; Macau Grand Prix, Macau GT CupPorsche Carrera Cup Asia, Class B, 7th (winner in Singapore); Le Mans 6-Hours Zhuhai, 2nd; Ferrari Challenge Asia Pacific; Merdeka Millennium Endurance RacePorsche Carrera Cup Asia, Class B, 6th; 24 Hours of Spa; Merdeka Millennium Endurance Race, 4th; Macau Grand Prix, Macau GT Cup; Inter Le Mans Cup, Euro Le MansPorsche Carrera Cup Asia, 9th; Merdeka Millennium Endurance RacePorsche Carrera Cup Asia
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The drivers
Team:
Nationality:
Profession:
Date of Birth:
Martin RUMP18
Champion Racing Team
Estonia
Racing driver
2 April 1996
Racing History:
20162015
2014
2013
2010
Audi R8 LMS Cup, 3rd
Formula Masters China Series, 1st; Sepang 12 Hours, GTC Class, 1st
Formula Renault Eurocup; Toyota Racing Series, Rookie Champion & 4th overallFormula Renault 1.6 NEC, 2nd; Formula Renault 1.6 STCC, 2nd
Rotax Max Grand Finals, Rotax Max Junior, 1st
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Team:
Nationality:
Profession:
Date of Birth:
Akash NANDY
KCMG
Malaysia
Racing driver
10 January 1997
Racing History:
201620152013
20122011
2010
3-Hours of Malaysia, winnerRemus Pokal F3; 2015 MSV F3 CupFormula Masters China Series, 3rd in the Championship (4 wins)Asia Le Mans Series Round 1, 1st in category and overallFormula Masters Macau Grand Prix, winnerJK Racing Asia Series (AFOS); Formula PilotaRotax Invitational Race Junior, 1st
JK Racing Asia Series (AFOS)Rotax Max Challenge Malaysia, ChampionRotax Asia Max Challenge, Runner-upYamaha SL Cup Junior, Champion
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Team:
Nationality:
Profession:
Date of Birth:
Will STEVENS
Castrol Racing Team
United Kingdom
Racing driver
28 June 1991
Racing History:
2016
201520142013201220112010
World Endurance Championship, LMP2, 7th; 24 Hours of Le Mans, LMP2, 2nd; Blancpain GT Series Sprint Cup; Blancpain GT Series Endurance Cup; Intercontinental GT Challenge; European Le Mans SeriesFormula 1Formula 1 (1 race); Formula Renault 3.5, 6th
Formula 1 test driver; Formula Renault 3.5, 4th
Formula Renault 3.5, 12th
Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0, 4th; Formula Renault UK, 14th
Formula Renault 2.0 NEC; Eurocup Formula Renault 2.0; Formula Renault UK
Team:
Nationality:
Profession:
Date of Birth:
Alessio PICARIELLO15
MGT Team by Absolute
Belgium
Racing driver
27 August 1993
Racing History:
20162015
20142013201220112010
Audi R8 LMS Cup, 2nd
Audi R8 LMS Cup, 1 race weekend; Formula Masters China Series, 4th (partial season); MRF Challenge (partial season); Asian Le Mans Series (partial season)FA1 (2 race weekends)Formula ADAC Masters, 1st
Formula ADAC Masters, 6th
Formula Renault NEC, 6th
Formula Renault 2000 NEC
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The drivers
Team:
Nationality:
Profession:
Date of Birth:
Rick YOON 77
KCMG
South Korea
Banking
15 July 1977
Racing History:
2016
2015
Audi R8 LMS Cup, 3rd Masters Cup; Asia Le Mans Series 3hours of Sepang, GTM class; Super Taikyu Round 1 – 5 hours of Motegi GT3;Taiwan Speed Festival, Round 1, PenbayFerrari Challenge Asia Pacific, Round Shanghai, Race 1 & 2Ferrari Challenge Asia Pacific, Round Sepang, Race 1 & 2Audi R8 LMS Cup Round Sepang and Shanghai
The drivers
Team:
Nationality:
Profession:
Date of Birth:
Anthony LIU (Am+)37
Absolute Racing
China
21 October 1984
Racing History:
2016
2015201420132012
2011
Audi R8 LMS Cup, 4 races; Asian Le Mans Series, GT Class, 3rd; GT Asia Series, 5th GT Asia Series, 4th GT Asia Series, 2nd
Asian Le Mans Series, GTCPorsche Carrera Cup Asia; Lamborghini Super Trofeo AsiaPorsche Carrera Cup Asia; Ferrari Challenge Asia Pacific
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Team:
Nationality:
Profession:
Date of Birth:
Bhurit BHIROMBHAKDI (Am+)
Singha Plan-B Motorsport
Thailand
Business owner
12 January 1977
Racing History:
20162015 1998 – 2001
Audi R8 LMS Cup, 2 races; GT Asia SeriesGT Asia Series; Thailand Super SeriesThailand Grand Touring Car
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Team:
Nationality:
Profession:
Date of Birth:
CHENG Congfu
FAW-VW Audi Racing Team
China
Racing Driver
15 August 1984
Racing History:
201620152014
2013
201220112008-200920082007-20082007
2006-2007
Audi R8 LMS Cup, 7th; FIA GT World Cup, 10th
Audi R8 LMS Cup, 2nd; Nürburgring 24 HoursAudi R8 LMS Cup, 4th; FIA Blancpain Endurance Series (partial season)Audi R8 LMS Cup, 5th ; 24 Hours of Le Mans, LMP1 Class, GT Asia SeriesTeam AMG Mercedes-Benz SLS GT3Team AMG Mercedes-Benz SLS GT3A1 Grand Prix, A1 Team ChinaFormula 3 Euroseries; 24 Hours of Le Mans, LMP2 ClassA1 Grand Prix, A1 Team ChinaBritish Formula 3, 2nd Scholarship ClassA1 Grand Prix, A1 Team China
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The drivers
Team:
Nationality:
Profession:
Date of Birth:
Marchy LEE 88
Team Audi Hong Kong
Hong Kong, China
Racing Driver
2 September 1976
Racing History:
20162015
201420132012
20112010
200920082007
2006
Audi R8 LMS Cup, 5th; FIA GT World CupAudi R8 LMS Cup, 3rd; Nürburgring 24 Hours, 12th; Blancpain GT Endurance Series; FIA GT World Cup Audi R8 LMS Cup, 5th; GT Asia Series (partial season)Audi R8 LMS Cup, 3rd Audi R8 LMS Cup, Champion; GT Asia Series, 4th; 500km Zhuhai Heroes Race, Overall 3rd World Touring Car Championship, 3 roundsPorsche Carrera Cup Asia, 2nd; Intercontinental Le Mans Cup, 1000km of Zhuhai, GTC Class, 1st
Speedcar Series ChampionshipSpeedcar Series Championship; Porsche Carrera Cup Asia, 5th
Porsche Carrera Cup Asia, 2 Rounds; Formula V6 Asia, Round 1, 1st; Support race to FIA GT Championship, Zhuhai Round, 1st
Formula V6 Asia by Renault, Zhuhai, 2nd
Team:
Nationality:
Profession:
Date of Birth:
Mitchell GILBERT86
OD Racing
Malaysia
Racing driver
10 May 1994
Racing History:
201620152014
20132012
2011201020092008
Porsche Carrera Cup Asia, 3rd
GP3 SeriesFIA European Formula 3 Championship; GP3 SeriesFIA European Formula 3 ChampionshipGerman Formula 3, 4th; Formula 3 Macau Grand Prix, 18th
British Formula Renault, 5th
Karting; Formula Renault Winter Series, CIK-FIA Karting World Cup, KF2, 3rd
Karting
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2017 Results
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Overall classification after Round 2 – Top 10
Alessio PICARIELLO – 45
Alex YOONG - 31
Martin RUMP - 28
CHENG Congfu - 24
Shaun THONG Wei Fung - 21
Marchy LEE - 18
Mitch GILBERT - 15
Akash NANDY - 12
Kyong-Ouk YOU - 5
Rick YOON - 2
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Am+ Cup classification
Jeffrey LEE - 27 1.
Am Cup classification
Rick YOON - 27
For race results, please go to www.audir8lmscup.com.
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Team classification after Round 2 – Top 10
MGT by Absolute - 45
Audi R8 LMS Cup - 31
Champion Racing Team - 28
FAW-VW Audi Racing Team - 24
Audi TEDA Racing Team - 21
Audi Hong Kong Team - 18
OD Racing Team - 15
KCMG - 12
Team Audi Korea - 5
Team Audi Volkswagen Taiwan – 2
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2016 Results
Alex YOONG – 167
Alessio PICARIELLO – 166
Martin RUMP – 160
Rahel FREY – 157
Marchy LEE – 137
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Final Championship standings – Top 5
Jeffrey LEE – 255
Vincent FLOIRENDO – 151
SUN Jing Zu – 130
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Final Amateur Cup standings – Top 3
Daniel BILSKI – 51
CHEN Chun Hua (Kevin) – 50
Sanghwi YOON (Rick) – 36
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Final Masters Cup standings – Top 3
Audi TEDA Racing Team – 167
MGT Team by Absolute – 166
Champion Racing Team – 162
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Final Team Cup standings – Top 3
Alex YOONG – 161
CHENG Congfu – 160
Marchy LEE – 134
Aditya PATEL – 119
Rahel FREY – 110
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Final Championship standings – Top 5
Daniel BILSKI – 186
Alex AU – 180
Andrew KIM – 131
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Final Amateur Cup standings – Top 3
FAW-VW Audi Racing Team/4R – 192
Castrol Racing Team – 162
Audi TEDA Racing Team – 154
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Final Team Cup standings – Top 3
2015 Results
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2014 Results
Alex YOONG – 189
André COUTO – 177
Rahel FREY – 148
CHENG Congfu – 130
Marchy LEE – 113
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LIN Yue – 270
Ashraff DEWAL – 181
Jacky YEUNG – 129
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Brothers Racing Team – 201
Audi TEDA Racing Team – 190
Castrol Racing Team – 153
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2013 Results
Adderly FONG – 188
Alex YOONG – 186
Marchy LEE – 164
Rahel FREY – 101
CHENG Congfu – 98
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Alex AU – 228
Eric K – 153
Aaron KWOK – 103
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KLM Team – 188
Audi TEDA Racing Team – 186
Audi GQ – 164
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2012 Results
Marchy LEE – 229
Adderly FONG – 217
Alex YOONG – 167
SUN Zheng – 115
WANG Jianwei – 84
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Jeffrey LEE – 197
Alex AU – 156
Aaron KWOK – 129
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Audi Ultra – 229
Audi GQ – 193
KLM Team – 186
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Audi positions itself as the sportiest manufacturer in the premium segment and has a perfect basis to do so: motorsport. Sportiness, advanced technology and emotional design are the main elements accounting for the success of the Audi brand. In 2015, Audi presented the second generation of the Audi R8 LMS that had instant wins at the 24-hour race at the Nürburgring and a one-two-three win at the Sepang 12 Hours. Today’s success builds upon a long legacy, as racing has always been in the genes of the Audi brand.
Early success
The motorsport history of Audi began more than 100 years ago with the
Audi Type C – the “Alpine conquerer” – winning the Austrian Alpine Run
between 1911 and 1914. In the 1930s, Audi achieved further success
with the iconic Auto Union Grand Prix car, the “Silver Arrow”, which
clinched titles around the world with legendary drivers including Bernd
Rosemeyer. The “Silver Arrow” also broke speed records, reaching 320
km/h on an Italian autostrada in 1935.
The motorsport history of AUDI AG began with the Audi quattro
The commanding victories, plus two manufacturers’ and two drivers’
titles achieved with the ‘original quattro’ in the World Rally Championship
between 1982 and 1984, were a key factor in producing the success of
quattro drive in the marketplace. Audi then established quattro drive in
circuit racing as well: 1996 saw the Audi A4 quattro clinch championship
titles in seven countries. In 2012, the all-wheel drive system returned to
the race track as the e-tron quattro.
Audi motorsport
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Audi R8, most successful present-day Le Mans sports car
In its 1999 debut at Le Mans, the world’s toughest endurance race,
Audi, on clinching third place, instantly managed the leap onto the
winners’ podium. In the following years, the Audi R8 was in a class of its
own. From 2000 to 2002, Audi achieved a historic hat-trick, not least
thanks to debuting TFSI technology that subsequently made its way into
production technology. 2004 and 2005 saw customer teams score two
further overall victories for Audi. The R8 secured its place in motorsport
history with a total of 63 victories in 80 sports car races.
Title wins following return to DTM
Following Laurent Aiello’s 2002 victory in the Abt-Audi TT-R, Audi
returned to the DTM with a factory commitment in 2004 and, with
Mattias Ekström, instantly clinched the title. The Swede triumphed again
in 2007, while in 2008 and 2009, Timo Scheider won, making Audi the
first – and so far only – automobile manufacturer in DTM history to have
achieved a title hat-trick. Martin Tomczyk completed the success story of
the Audi A4 DTM in the 2011 season with another title win – the fifth one
in total for the Audi A4 DTM. In 2013, Mike Rockenfeller in the Audi RS 5
DTM claimed the ninth DTM title in total for Audi.
Audi motorsport
Pioneering achievements with TDI technology
With TDI technology, Audi demonstrated a pioneering
achievement, again proving ‘Vorsprung durch Technik’
in the process. In 2006, the Audi R10 TDI featuring a
new concept was the first-ever car with diesel power
to triumph in the legendary Le Mans 24 Hours. 2007
and 2008 again saw Audi win at Le Mans with the R10
TDI. In addition, Audi won the American Le Mans Series
three times in succession with the diesel-powered
sports car, plus, in 2008, the Le Mans Series in Europe.
With the R15 TDI, Audi celebrated a one-two-three
result in the fastest Le Mans race of all time in 2010,
as well as setting a new distance record that has not
been broken to date. In 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014,
Audi TDI Power again won at Le Mans, plus in 2014,
the brand celebrated its 13th victory in only 16 races
it had participated in. Audi has been demonstrating
‘Vorsprung durch Technik’ in terms of energy efficiency
as well , having reduced diesel consumption by 40
percent ever since the TDI era began in racing in 2006.
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Audi enters Formula E
In 2016, Audi intensified its future commitment in the world’s first
racing series for fully electric race cars, Formula E. Starting in the
2016/2017 season Audi increased its involvement in Formula E Team
ABT Schaeffler Audi Sport. In addition, it is planned to incorporate
Formula E into a factory-backed motorsport program as of the
2017/2018 season. Audi Sport has been giving its name to the team
ever since the inaugural 2014/2015 Formula E season and in the
Brazilian, Lucas di Grassi, made one of its factory drivers available in
the course of this cooperation.
GT racing as third pillar
In the R8 LMS, Audi, in 2009, developed a race car specifically for use
in customer racing for the first time. The GT3 sports car, more than
50 percent of which consists of production components, instantly
impressed. More than 130 race cars were delivered to customers by
the beginning of 2015. In addition to 28 championship titles around
the world, the track record of the R8 LMS reflects eight overall
victories in iconic 24-hour races such as those at the Nürburgring
and at Spa-Francorchamps, plus three successes in 12-hour races. In
March 2015, Audi presented the second generation of the successful
GT3 sports car that, only two months later, won the 24-hour race
at the Nürburgring and later that year, saw a one-two-three win
in the 12-hour race in Sepang. The global success story of the car
continued in 2016, with global customer deliveries hitting 200 and
race victories recorded in the 24 Hours of Dubai, the GT World Cup at
the Macau GP and the 12 Hours of Sepang.
Audi motorsport
Motorsport at Audi is always undertaken with consideration for our customers. Audi uses the race track as a test centre for new technologies. Race car development and series production benefit from each other in many areas, including hybrid drives, engine downsizing, fuel injection technology and turbocharger design.
Light technology
In 2014, for the first time, Audi drove at Le Mans with laser lights and
a special edition Audi R8 LMX, a road model with laser lights, followed
shortly. Lights are an important safety factor and are often tested in
motorsport. The Audi R18 TDI, for example, was the first Le Mans sports
car with full LED headlights.
Ultra lightweight
Ultra lightweight aluminium suspension components were tested by Audi
in rallying in the 1980s, and have since played a significant role in the
reduction of fuel consumption in road cars. For 20 years, the lightweight
Audi Space Frame (ASF) has set manufacturing standards. The Audi R8
LMS racing car’s aluminium chassis and the road going Audi R8 originate
from the same production. Carbon fibre reinforced plastics (CFRP) have
also found their way from motorsport into series production.
Motorsport benefits Audi customers
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Audi China was established in Beijing in 2009 as a
fully owned subsidiary of AUDI AG. The company
coordinates the business cooperation between
AUDI AG, FAW Group and the joint venture FAW-
Volkswagen. In addition, Audi China supports the
global activities of AUDI AG.
All board-level depar tments of AUDI AG have a
counterpart at Audi China. The company is also the
home of Audi R&D Beijing, the first comprehensive
R&D site of AUDI AG outside Germany.
The Audi Sport customer racing Asia programme,
which includes the Audi R8 LMS Cup, is organized from
Beijing by Audi China.
Audi China has about 600 employees. The company
puts a strong emphasis on the development of young
local talent.
Audi China Official partners
Tianj in Economic-Technological Development Area (abbreviated as TEDA and transliterated as Taida) was established on December 6, 1984 as one of China’s earliest development zones. More than three decades later, TEDA has grown into a national-level development zone with the biggest economic scale, the fastest globalization pace, and the best comprehensive investment environment in China.
www.castroledge.com.cnFounded in 1899 and now a member of BP Group, Castrol is one of the world’s largest lubricant manufacturers as well as the leader of lubrication technology. Castrol is committed to providing advanced engine oils for automobiles, motorcycles and commercial vehicles, and producing the lubricants used in the fields of natural gas exploitation, power generation, transportation, construction, refrigeration equipment, metalworking and plastics, marine and industry.
www.pirelli.comPirelli is one of the world’s largest tyre manufacturers and a leader in the Premium segment, with high technological content. Founded in 1872, it has a presence in more than 160 countries, with more than 20 manufacturing facilities on four continents and 38,000 employees. The exclusive Formula 1® tyre supplier, Pirelli has been involved in motorsport – a proving ground for technical innovation – since 1907. With a long and illustrious history in GT racing, Pirelli has amassed a variety of class wins in GT racing all over the world. In 2017 Pirelli continues its role on the front line of international GT racing. The partnership between Pirelli and Audi R8 LMS Cup signifies a strong link between the two brands from road to track. It also marks the 10 year anniversary of the first appearance of the Audi R8 in Las Vegas, where it used what was then the latest evolution of the P Zero tyre.
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Official partners
www.chinatvservice.comDriven by Beijing's increasing opportunities and China's growing market, CTVS has developed from a small company into a comprehensive service organization with a proven track record and a flexible all-encompassing offering for TV and Film productions. CTVS' clients are not only from the Asian region. CTVS has provided services for clients from 6 continents, and over 60 countries worldwide. Their production experience in Asia makes CTVS the logical choice for international customers wishing to enter Asian markets – and vice versa.
www.pptv.comAs China's first online platform for live sports events, PPTV Sport is committed to building the biggest online sports platform. PPTV Sport provides users with the best immersive experience through its channels and products coverage, and the efforts to build an O2O platform with community service as the core.
PPTV Sport has shown premier sporting events such as Super League, AFC, La Liga, Premier League, WWE and UFC. In a World Cup qualifier PPTV Sport utilized multi-channels to attract 12.6 million viewers – a new record - with clicks on relevant videos reaching 25 million. PPTV Sport launched the first vertical app in the sports arena with 24/7 information services strengthening interaction and the production of creative a n d c o m p r e h e n s i v e s p o r t s c o n t e n t combining with professional data support from the Suning Group.
www.sportauto.cnauto motor und sport (AMS) is an automobile media platform, established in 1946 in Germany and 1996 in China. sportauto is a sub-brand of AMS and since 2014, this platform has provided regular news about the automotive industry, a comprehensive motorsport overview, as well as sports car tests and race driver insights to Chinese consumers.
www.motorsportfocus.netMotorsport Focus is a company dedicated to the sporting organisation of international motor sport events. The company provides independent sporting staff to ensure that the highest levels of safety and integrity are present within the Audi R8 LMS Cup.
www.topspeedchina.com Top Speed Shanghai Limited was founded in China in 2008, bringing together a history of excellence in European motorsports and a deep understanding of Asian culture and business. Since its inception, Top Speed has garnered unwavering trust and respect among clients and partners throughout the industry, allowing the company to grow exponentially and become one of the leading motorsport organisations in the region. Top Speed provides a variety of services including race organization, product launches, technical support and event management. Top Speed is headquartered in Shanghai and has offices in Beijing, Zhuhai, Hong Kong, and Malaysia.
Operational partners
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Service partners Service partners
www.absoluteracing.netAbsolute Racing was founded by Fabien Fior and Ingo Matter in 2010, leveraging prestigious European racing pedigrees and more than two decades of experience in Asian and European motorsport. Absolute Racing comprises a team of highly respected professionals in the industry, and is recognised as one of the most successful teams in Asia. Absolute Racing not only offers traditional “Customer Racing” services, but is one of Asia’s leading fully-fledged motorsports organisations and, from 2012 to 2015, single-handedly managed four seasons as the service partner of the Audi R8 LMS Cup. Absolute Racing is headquartered in Zhuhai, China and has complementary bases at the Shanghai International Circuit and Malaysia’s F1 track, the Sepang International Circuit.
www.phoenix-racing.asiaPhoenix Racing Asia was created in 2015 by DTM and 24 Hours Nürburgring-winner, Phoenix Racing GmbH. Headed by Ernst Moser and well-known Hong Kong racing driver, Marchy Lee, its mission is to combine Phoenix Racing's expertise in GT and Touring Car racing with Marchy Lee's strong network in Asia to offer the most professional and world-class motorsport services in the region. With multiple victories in the DTM, the FIA GT1 World Championship, the FIA GT3 European Championship, the ADAC GT Masters and the famous 24 Hours races at Nürburgring and Spa, Phoenix Racing has operated successfully in the international world of car racing for 16 years.
www.kcmg.com.hkKC Motorgroup (KCMG) is an international motorsport ser v ices group establ ished by Dr. Paul Ip in 2007, providing unrivalled motorsport services, equipment, team management and quality distributorship in the automotive industry. With a strong influence in motorsport across the globe, the team made motorsport history by becoming the first Chinese LMP2 team to compete in both 24 Hours of Le Mans and select races of the FIA World Endurance Championship. KCMG became a Le Mans winner in 2015, and holds wins in Formula Masters China Series and the Asian Formula Renault Series. The team has also had successful campaigns in Japan with the FIA F4 Japan, All-Japan Formula 3, Super Formula, and Super GT for a number of seasons. This year, KCMG will launch new campaigns in Blancpain GT Series Asia and FRD LMP3 Series. Headquartered in Hong Kong, KCMG has offices located in China, Chinese Taipei, Japan, Philippines, Germany and Ireland.
www.w-racingteam.comW Racing Team (WRT) is a Belgian motorsport team founded in 2009 by engineer René Verbist, racing driver Vincent Vosse and entrepreneur Yves Weerts. The team’s long list of successes include victories at Spa 24 Hours, Nürburgring 24 Hours and the FIA GT World Cup in Macau. WRT’s three main business units cover racing services, manufacturing and distribution and driver management. WRT is an Audi factory team in GT racing, headquartered in Baudour (Mons), Belgium. WRT has invested in state-of-the-art racing cars, equipment and infrastructure as well as in a strong team in order to offer a premium racing experience to its clients, including preparation, services and entry of cars into various series and championships. In 2017, WRT founded WRT Asia, which will compete in the Audi R8 LMS Cup and Blancpain GT Series Asia.
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Martin KuehlDirectorAudi Sport customer racing Asia
Mark TurnerSeries ManagerAudi R8 LMS Cup
Dennis CarterRace Director Audi R8 LMS Cup
Tony Scott-AndrewsStewardAudi R8 LMS Cup
Keith AuldChief ScrutineerAudi R8 LMS Cup
Davide De GobbiOperation DirectorAudi R8 LMS Cup
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The Audi R8 LMS Cup has a comprehensive and extensive media presence across Asia, including:
2016 media statistics:
Total hours of TV broadcasts: 141
Total TV viewership: 65 million
Total social media reach: 16.7 million impressions
Total social media fan base: 400,000
Total number of hosted media: 302 journalists
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A 30-minute highlights programme from each race weekend, broadcast across the Asia on Fox Sports and Star Sports. In China, Cup fans can catch race weekend highlights on Guangzhou TV, Liaoning TV and Tianjin TV, while highlights are also available on Tuff TV in North America and on Bon TV, in Europe and North America. For broadcast details, please go to www.audir8lmscup.com
Live streaming of all races is available at:www.audir8lmscup.com (English) and on Cup partner platforms PPTV and Youku (Chinese).
sportauto.cn, the Asian sports car platform from leading German car magazine auto motor und sport, is an official Audi R8 LMS Cup partner.
Join the Audi R8 LMS Cup on social media: the Cup has a presence on Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, WeChat, Weibo and Youku.
Race coverage
Busy? Solution: arrive and drive.
Audi Sport customer racing Asia, together with its four Cup service partners, provide busy privateers with complete or bespoke arrive and drive options, maximizing your time on track.
With countless championship and race wins between them, and decades of top-level motorsport experience, service partners Absolute Racing, KCMG, Phoenix Racing Asia and WRT deliver impeccable services of the highest standard.
From assistance obtaining your competition license, booking hotels and arranging transfers, right through to providing the best engineers in the world, arrive and drive options are tailored to meet your individual requirements:
• Race-ready Audi R8 LMS liveried to your specification
• Pit set-up and equipment
• Professional, trained and experienced technical team at your service
• Transportation of cars, parts and tools from race to race
• Centrally managed parts, meaning you do not need to invest in inventory
• Superb track hospitality at each race
• Accommodation and transfer packages
• Driver coaching and fitness training
Saving you time and expense, arrive and drive means you spend your time on the race track and not on the phone.
Arrive and drive
Number of races: 62Number of seasons: 5Number of different tracks: 11Number of different countries
and territories visited: 8
Number of social media followers:
550,000Most race wins by a single driver:
21 (Alex Yoong)
Most seasons by a single driver:
5 by 5 drivers
(Alex Au, Jeffrey Lee, Marchy Lee,
Alex Yoong, Kyung-Ouk You)
Number of different champions
Overall: 3 Amateur Cup: 4Team Cup: 5 Masters Cup: 1
By the Numbers
Contacts
Media Contacts:
Mr. Alexander Blackie
Digital and Communications
Tel: +86 10 6331 3649
Email: [email protected]
Ms. Yang Xing
Communications and Chinese Media
Tel: +86 10 6531 4116
Email: [email protected]
Motorsport & event contact:
Mr. Martin Kuehl
Director
Tel: +86 10 6531 3967
Email: [email protected]
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