Robin Frijns Archives - Audi Club North America

1 Jun 2022

Facts About the Sixth Victory of the Audi R8 LMS at the Nürburgring 24 Hours

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="72413"] source: Audi AG 16th overall victory of the Audi R8 LMS in a 24-hour race Previously used car with more than 30,000 kilometers equalizes distance record in the Eifel Many human-interest stories shape the most recent Nürburgring success Audi Sport customer racing won the anniversary edition of the Nürburgring 24 Hours on May 29. Facts about the brand’s success at the 50th twice-around-the-clock endurance race in the Eifel. A...

29 May 2022

Audi Triumphs in 24-hour Anniversary Race

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="72251"] source: Audi AG Audi Sport Team Phoenix wins 50th edition of the endurance classic 230,000 fans witness thrilling duels on the Nordschleife Four Audi R8 LMS in the top 10 is proof of strong team performance Audi has won the 50th edition of the 24-hour classic at the Nürburgring: After a spectacular race with numerous overtaking maneuvers, lead changes and a dramatic finale with rain showers, Robin Frijns, Kelvin van der Linde, Dries...

20 Apr 2022

Two Strong Teams and 13 Drivers from Audi Sport at the Nürburgring 24 Hours

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="71076"] source: Audi AG One Audi R8 LMS each from the Audi Sport Teams Car Collection and Phoenix Five Audi Sport drivers in further private Audi R8 LMS race cars Audi Sport customer racing is concentrating its efforts on two teams in the sporting competition for the sixth overall victory at the Nürburgring 24 Hours. Audi Sport Team Car Collection and Audi Sport Team Phoenix will each field an Audi R8 LMS on behalf of the brand from May 25 ...

2 Nov 2020

Final Thriller at Hockenheim: Three Audi Drivers Want the DTM Title

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="54767"] source: Audi Sport The big three-way interview with the title contenders Defending champion René Rast is the hunted for the first time this season Pursuer Nico Müller believes in his title chances, Robin Frijns is an outsider Even before the finale at the Hockenheimring, it is certain that the 2020 DTM champion will be driving an Audi RS 5 DTM. René Rast, Nico Müller and Robin Frijns will be competing for the ...

5 Oct 2020

Müller, Frijns or Rast? Audi Drivers Fight for the Drivers’ Title in the DTM

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="53666"] source: Audi Sport Races in Zolder, Belgium can already bring the decision Home advantage for Nico Müller’s teammate Robin Frijns René Rast victorious last year at Zolder Final spurt in the DTM: After a short break, four races within eight days on October 10, 11, 17 and 18 are on the agenda at Zolder, Belgium, that could decide the fight for the drivers’ title. With championship leader Nico Müller (242 points), his teamm...

19 Sep 2020

“Robin Good”: Audi Driver Frijns Wins Again

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="52935"] source: Audi Sport Dutchman celebrates rare lights-to-flag victory in the DTM at the Nürburgring Defending champion René Rast completes 1-2 for Audi Championship leader Nico Müller recovers to strong fifth after being spun around Second victory in a row: following his success on the Grand Prix circuit last Sunday, Robin Frijns from Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline also won the first of the two DTM races on the Nürburgring’s sprin...

14 Sep 2020

Five-Fold Success for Audi in the DTM: Frijns Wins Amid Müller Drama

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="52334"] source: Audi Sport Dutchman celebrates second victory within eight days Teammate Nico Müller only fifth after leading initially All six ‘factory’ cars among the best seven places in Sunday’s race Audi has achieved an (almost) perfect start to the second half of the DTM season at the Nürburgring. In the tenth race of the season, the brand celebrated its fourth five-fold victory. Only eight days after his first DTM triumph, Rob...

25 Aug 2020

Record Run Ends After Twelve Victories: Frijns Third at Lausitzring

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="51050"] source: Audi Sport Spectacular fights on last day of two Lausitzring weekends Pitstop strategy of Frijns, Müller and Rast doesn’t work Head of Audi Motorsport Dieter Gass: “A fantastic race for the fans” Robin Frijns from Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline was the best Audi driver in third place in the “craziest” DTM race of the season so far, even though the Dutchman started from pole position for the fourth time this year. ...

22 Aug 2020

René Rast Wins in Audi Podium Sweep at Lausitzring

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="50964"] source: Audi Sport Defending champion with strong performance in difficult conditions Championship leader Nico Müller second after initial lead Robin Frijns completes Audi 1-2-3 at the Lausitzring DTM Champion René Rast from Audi Sport Team Rosberg celebrated his second consecutive victory at the Lausitzring. Nico Müller and Robin Frijns from Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline completed a podium sweep for Audi. A change of weath...

19 Aug 2020

Audi Driver Robin Frijns: “I’m Optimistic to Celebrate My First DTM Victory Soon”

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="50700"] source: Audi Sport Interview with the 29-year-old Dutchman from Audi Sport Team Abt Sportsline Before the second DTM race weekend in the Lausitz, three-time pole setter Robin Frijns looks back on the busy start to the season. The Audi DTM driver also shares more about the atmosphere within the Abt Sportsline team and tells how he is spending his few days at home. How do you feel after your race marathon in DTM and Formula E in ...

16 Aug 2020

Audi Driver Nico Müller Also Wins at the Lausitzring

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="50554"] source: Audi Sport Fourth victory in a row for the Swiss in DTM Pole position und third in the race for teammate Robin Frijns Ferdinand Habsburg impresses with sixth place in customer car Three races, three victories: Nico Müller is the man of the hour in the DTM. After his double victory at the season opener at Spa, the Swiss driver also won Saturday’s race at the Lausitzring for Audi. Teammate Robin Frijns completed Audi Sport T...

10 Aug 2020

Half-Time in Berlin: Audi Driver di Grassi Third in the Championship

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="50298"] source: Audi Sport Lucas di Grassi also scores points in third race of Formula E finale Robin Frijns misses victory in photo finish by only 0.128 seconds Third consecutive podium for the Audi e-tron FE06 Half-time at the marathon season finale of Formula E in Berlin. After three of the six races in the German capital, Lucas di Grassi from the Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler team is third with 61 points in the drivers’ champions...

10 Apr 2020

#Racehome: DTM Drivers From Audi in Virtual Races for a Good Cause

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="45718"] source: Audi Sport Charity racing series with the Audi e-tron Vision Gran Turismo Initiative by Audi factory driver Mike Rockenfeller Audi factory driver Mike Rockenfeller has initiated a virtual racing series under the motto #RaceHome, which will be held on the PlayStation 4 with the fully-electric Audi e-tron Vision Gran Turismo. The proceeds will be used for a good cause. Once a week, fans of the Audi brand and SimRacing profe...

29 Feb 2020

Decent Score for Audi in Marrakesh

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="44072"] source: Audi Sport Lucas di Grassi finishes Formula E race in Morocco in 7th position Team Principal Allan McNish: We have work to do Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler driver Lucas di Grassi also collected valuable points in the fifth round of the Formula E season. With a hard-fought 7th place in Marrakesh (Morocco), the Brazilian maintained 5th place in the drivers’ championship of the electric racing series. As the third-fastest dr...

16 Feb 2020

Turbulent Day for Audi in Formula E in Mexico

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="43495"] source: Audi Sport Daniel Abt back in the cockpit just hours after a massive accident Lucas di Grassi moves up from 15th place on the grid to 6th Customer team Envision Virgin Racing without points after strong qualifying After three consecutive victories, Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler had to settle for 6th place for Lucas di Grassi in the 2020 Formula E race in Mexico City. Teammate Daniel Abt was able to start the race after a massive ...

31 Jan 2020

Six Correct Ones: Audi With Unchanged Driver Squad In The 2020 DTM

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="42646"] source: Audi Sport Defending champion René Rast spearheads the Audi lineup DTM again an important pillar in AUDI AG's motorsport program With an unchanged driver squad, Audi is launching the “Title Defense” project in the DTM in the 2020 motorsport season. After the most successful DTM season in the company's history, winning all three championship titles, twelve wins, twelve pole positions, twe...

18 Jan 2020

Audi Driver di Grassi Thrills With Comeback Drive

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="42131"] source: Audi Sport Spectacular E-Prix in the Chilean capital Santiago Lucas di Grassi gains 15 places in the race after bad luck in qualifying Formula E started 2020 with a spectacular race in Santiago de Chile. Lucas di Grassi from the Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler team thrilled the South American fans with a forward charge from 22nd place on the grid to seventh place. Thrilling duels, plenty of overtaking maneuvers, collisions an...

11 Aug 2019

“Super Sunday” for Audi in the DTM at Brands Hatch

[gallery link="none" columns="1" size="full" ids="32385"] source: Audi Sport 1-2-3-4 success scored by René Rast, Nico Müller, Robin Frijns and Loïc Duval All eight Audi RS 5 DTM at the front of the field in qualifying René Rast extends lead with maximum points score A 1-2-3-4 success, maximum points scored, a historic result in qualifying, the lead in all three championships of the DTM extended: Audi achieved a true “Super Sunday” at Brands Hatch. ...

14 Jul 2019

Runner-Up Title and Victory in the Finale for Audi in Formula E

[gallery link="file" columns="1" size="full" ids="30837"] source: Audi Sport Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler second in the teams’ championship Lucas di Grassi third in the drivers’ championship with the Audi e-tron FE05 Robin Frijns wins final race for customer team Envision Virgin Racing Audi made the Formula E decider gripping until the last lap. At the New York finale, the Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler team claimed the runners-up honors in the electric racing series. Audi driv...

6 Jun 2019

Formula-E New York City E-Prix Tickets Now On Sale

words: Bill and FIA Formula-E, photos: Audi Sport We got to experience Formula E for the first time in 2017 when Audi Club North America held its National Event in the New York City area. For those who went, it was a fascinating look at the future of racing. Now, you can experience yourself for as little as $12. 11 teams and 22 drivers will go head-to-head in Brooklyn including Lucas di Grassi, Daniel Abt, and the Audi Sport ABT Schaeffler team. Also racing will be the Envision Vir...

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