Vehicle handover: all-electric high-performance model for FC Bayern players
Fun on the racetrack: soccer stars compete against pro race car drivers in an Audi e-tron GT1
Head of Audi Brand Henrik Wenders: āThis partnership showcases how two strong brands are authentically shaping the future.ā
Audi and FC Bayern are pushing ahead with the electrification of the soccer club that has the most members in the world. A total of 15 FC Bayern players and officials are now using the all-electric Audi e-tron GT1 or Audi RS e-tron GT2 premium models as their company cars.
The official handover of the sporty electric cars took place on July 29 at the Audi Driving Experience Center in Neuburg an der Donau. Here, several FC Bayern stars experienced just how much fun it is to drive Audiās premium electric car for the first time.
Audi is working with FC Bayern to raise awareness of the forward-looking concept of e-mobility. In September 2020, FC Bayern and Audi kicked off their journey toward sustainable mobility together. Since then, the clubās fleet has been continuously converted to EVs. A large number of players and members of the clubās management are now on the road with the all-electric Audi e-tron or Audi e-tron Sportback.
Now the partners are taking the next step in the electrification of FC Bayernās vehicle fleet ā a total of 15 FC Bayern players and officials are now also driving the powerful, sporty, and emotional flagship among Audiās electric cars, namely the AudiĀ e-tronĀ GT1Ā and Audi RSĀ e-tronĀ GT2.
At the official handover at the Driver Experience Center in Neuburg, ten FC Bayern players experienced the mesmerizing acceleration of the sporty electric car and how smoothly it negotiates the curves. Among them were members of the German national team Leroy SanƩ, Leon Goretzka, and Serge Gnabry as well as Bundesliga record scorer Robert Lewandowski.
The soccer players used the test track at the Audi Driving Experience Center to put their driving skills and reflexes to the test. Under the guidance of Formula E champions Lucas di Grassi and RenĆ© Rast, they tried to find the ideal line in the AudiĀ e-tronĀ GT1Ā and the Audi RSĀ e-tronĀ GT2.
āThe power of the Audi RSĀ e-tronĀ GT2Ā is electrifying,ā trainer Julian Nagelsmann marveled at the carās acceleration, which remains exceptional even during sprints completed several times in succession thanks to intelligent thermal management. āElectric vehicles are definitely the future of mobility.ā
āAmazing how smoothly the Audi RSĀ e-tronĀ GT2Ā whizzes through the curves,ā commented soccer star Leroy SanĆ© about the vehicle, which he drove impressively easily around the circuit. He went on to praise what he saw as a successful combination of driving enjoyment, design, performance, sportiness, and sustainability.
āWhen imagination and passion come together, great achievements are the result. This equally applies to our partner FC Bayern as it does to Audi,ā said Henrik Wenders, Head of Audi Brand. āThe AudiĀ e-tronĀ GT1Ā andAudi RSĀ e-tronĀ GT2Ā are the epitome of intelligent performance. These models are already shaping the future of the Audi brand. So it makes perfect sense that these brand ambassadors would join forces with FC Bayernās brand ambassadors to show how both brands are committed to progress together.ā
āFC Bayern exemplifies a responsible approach to the environment and mobility,ā said Andreas Jung, Executive Board Member responsible for marketing at FC Bayern. āTogether with Audi, we want to inspire people to do more to combat climate change ā through positive examples of a successful transformation. The electrification of our fleet with the AudiĀ e-tronĀ and installing charging points at our training grounds and the Allianz Arena are great examples of this. Weāre proud to have a shareholder like Audi ā a company that perfectly marries sportiness and innovation with sustainability.ā
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