One champion, many well-wishersEmotions galore: At the finale at Hockenheim Mattias Ekström clinched the DTM title for Audi in front of a record crowd of 152,000 spectators. After 2004, the Swede won the most popular international touring car racing series for the second time. For AUDI AG, after 1990, 1991, 2002 and 2004, this already marks the fifth DTM title. In addition, Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline secured the team title with a commanding performance. BILD, 15 October 2007“Audi Swede Ekström is the new DTM king“ Die Welt, 15 October 2007“With a finale that was perfect in every respect, the German Touring Car Championship (DTM), which was having a rather rough time towards the end, went into the winter break. In front of a crowd which, according to official sources, numbered 152 000 spectators, who had been put into the right mood by the veteran rock band ”Status quo“, Audi driver Mattias Ekström secured his second title win after 2004.“ Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung, 15 October 2007“[…] Instead, the scene was dominated by a touching new Champion: Mattias Ekström from Sweden, who at first had to crouch down at the finish line from sheer exhaustion and was hardly able to hold back the tears.“ Stuttgarter Zeitung, 15 October 2007“So he struck again, the driver who is feared by Mercedes. In 2004, Ekström clinched his first DTM title, followed by the star-badged drivers Gary Paffett and Bernd Schneider – In 2007, the racer, who everyone calls “Ecki“, did it again and recaptured the honour for Audi in the two-make cup.“ tz, 15 October 2007“It was the most nerve-racking DTM season in years, there were scandals, aggressive bumping incidents and accidents galore – and in the end tears of joy on Mattias Ekström’s face.“ B.Z., 15 October 2007“Ekström too clever for the Silver Arrows“ Tagesspiegel, 15 October 2007“Fireworks at the finale – Mattias Ekström clinches the DTM title for Audi“ Nürnberger Nachrichten, 15 October 2007“Ekström’s tears of joy under the Champagne shower – The Swede secured the German Touring Car Masters’ title in the last race of the season at Hockenheim.“ De Telegraf, Netherlands, 15 October 2007“Ekström is Champion after thrilling DTM finale“ | Rupert Stadler, AUDI AG
Chairman of the Board"All Audi employees and Audi customers can be proud of this triumph, which crowns our successful 2007 motorsport season. Winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans, the American Le Mans Series and the DTM in the same year is a fantastic team achievement." Dr Wolfgang Ullrich
Head of Audi Motorsport"„I think we deserve the championship and are a worthy champion. We did a great job." Mattias Ekström
DTM champion 2007"It’s simply marvellous. Up to now, I haven’t even had a chance to indulge in this, because the race was so thrilling. I’ll probably only be able to truly realise this exploit a few hours from now."
Immediately after the crucial finale at Hockenheim. |
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