New Audi RS5 DTM quick out of the box

The new Audi RS5 DTM made a strong impression during the first official pre-season DTM tests. Five of the eight possible fastest lap times at the Hungaroring, Hungary went to the Audi drivers who spooled off a total of 7,154 test kilometres (1,633 laps). 
 
"We covered many kilometres over the four days and were able to complete the majority of our test program. All the drivers seem satisfied, which speaks for the new RS5 DTM and our intensive preparation over the winter. Nevertheless, we have plenty of work to do before the season opener on May 4 at Hockenheim - and only then will we really know exactly where we stand compared to the competition," explained Dieter Gass, Head of DTM at Audi Sport.
 
The first three race cars for the 2014 season and a test car of the new RS5 DTM, called 'RC3' internally at Audi Sport, were available for the three Audi Sport teams - Abt Sportsline, Phoenix and Rosberg.
Mike Rockenfeller and Timo Scheider drove the test car.

The eight drivers completed different test programs, which included tyre test, race simulations and pit stops as well as the testing of different development configurations. 
 
The fastest lap time among all the Audi drivers was recorded on Tuesday afternoon by newcomer Nico Muller in the orange coloured Hoffmann Group Audi RS5 DTM from Audi Sport Team Rosberg (1 min 37.505 sec). The 22-year old 'star of tomorrow' was also the busiest Audi driver after completing 277 test laps.
 
Another official test between 14^th - 17^th April is on the agenda at the Hockenheimring before the season opener on 4^th May.