NEW WORLD ENDURANCE CHAMPIONSHIP WINNER TIMO BERNHARD VISITS RECARO

After having already won the 24 hours of Le Mans and the 24 hour race at the Nürburgring, it was the crowning of his 25 year long career in racing: A fifth place at the six hour race of Bahrain on November 21 2015 was good enough for Timo Bernhard and his team colleagues to earn the driver’s championship for Porsche in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC). The constructors and team title (Manthey) also go to the company from Zuffenhausen. Of course, the success is also a reason to cheer for RECARO Automotive Seating – Timo Bernhard ist not only brand ambassador for a long time, but also supports RECARO engineers in the development of seats with his racing know how. “I’m very happy for Timo winning the title this year,” says Elmar Deegener, Vice President of Johnson Controls and General Manager at RECARO Automotive Seating. “He has been a member of our RECARO family for a long time now and we all kept our fingers crossed for him. He has done an extraordinary job, which brought him up to the special circle of racing world champions from Germany.” Of course, RECARO took the chance to congratulate the new world champion with a welcoming party at the Technical Center in Kaiserslautern. It was a short way for Timo Bernhard: He lives in Bruchmühlbach, only about 20 minutes away from Kaiserslautern. There the racing team of his father has its headquarters, where he works as a consultant. The family man was accompanied by his parents, who supported the racing career of their son from the beginning. “I’m very happy about the invitation from RECARO Automotive Seating. Their seats have accompanied me during all my years in motorsports,” said Timo Bernhard. “For a race driver, they are the key to get a feeling for the car. It fits perfect, that I’m involved in their development from such an early stage.” So Bernhard could be found in intensive talks with RECARO engineers as soon as the official part of the reception was over. He’s not resting on his laurels but is already on the way to the next success. We’re keeping our fingers crossed!

Timo Bernhard (left) in a podium discussion with RECARO spokesman Tilman Schäfer about winning the championship, his role in the Porsche team and the special requirements of the Porsche hybrid racecar. (Image © RECARO Automotive Seating) One big family: RECARO boss Elmar Deegener (left) welcomes Timo Bernhard and his parents at the Technical Center in Kaiserslautern. (Image © RECARO Automotive Seating))

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