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Hockenheim GP Circuit Int. ADAC-Cup - 27 April 1997
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Lap Record |
Ricardo Patrese, Williams-Renault FW 1 (1:41.591) |
| Lap Record STW | 1997
marks the first year where the full length of the
Hockenheimring circuit was raced. Laurent Aiello, Peugeot 406, 2:18.726 |
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Philipp Peter, Audi A4 (1:05.361 = 145.30 km/h) |
| Pole Position 1997 | Laurent Aiello, Peugeot 406 (2:16.962=?) |
Results 1996 |
Winner
Sprint: Emanuele Pirro, Audi A4 (26:07.444 =
129.58 km/h) Winner Race: Emanuele Pirro, Audi A4 (44:56.860 = 141.78 km/h) Fastes Lap: Emanuele Pirro, Audi A4 (1:06.982) |
Results 1997 |
Winner
Sprint: Laurent Aiello, Peugeot 406 (18:42.586=?) Winner Race: Laurent Aiello, Peugeot 406 (34:59.006=?) Fastest Lap: Laurent Aiello, Peugeot 406, 2:18.726 |
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Tough Race for Audi After three accidents in the Formula 1, Emanuele Pirro understandably had mixed emotions about racing the Grand Prix circuit in Hockheim. The breakthrough happened only last year, when he won both the STW-Sprint and the Race. 1996 still on Small Circuit Last year, the ADAC STW-Cup was still using the small circuit (2.638 km). 1997 marks the first year, where Super Touring cars will race the 6.823 km long Grand Prix circuit. Despite a few handicaps interrupting the long straights, the Hockenheim Grand Prix circuit is still one of the fastest raceways around. Leading Super Touring cars exceed speeds of 250 km/h. Based on statistics of the STW-Cup, only the Austrian Salzburgring can stand in comparison. Top-Speed Most Critical On the Hockenheimring, a car's engine performance and top speed are more critical than curve speed. Emanuele Pirro thinks that this will be the most challenging race of the season for Audi. The permanent all-wheel drive Audi Quattro are known for their exceptional curve handling, not for top speeds. Rules requiring extra weight will make matters only worse. |
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