Audi factory driverTom Kristensen (DK)

He is the “King of Le Mans”. He has already won the legendary Le Mans 24 Hours seven times, and another attempt follows this year. However, he still has a score to settle in the DTM. Third place overall in 2005 and 2006 were not exactly to his liking, while a heavy accident at the 2007 season opener thwarted his chances.

Tom Kristensen is more ambitious than most racing drivers. Only winning counts for him – perfection. He doesn’t want to talk about winning the title, but actually about doing things better than last year, to implement the lessons learnt, to be as close as possible to 100 per cent at all times on the track.

Tom Kristensen is 41 years old. However, he’s as fit as a fiddle and as motivated as he was at the beginning of his career. He has a soft spot for Le Mans and sportscars. But he also loves the DTM. The parity of performance. The high level. The side-by-side action. And he knows just how important the DTM is for Audi.

As ambitious and determined as the Dane is as a racing driver, the more endearing and affable he is in his private life. His family is more important than anything else. For his three children he severed his ties with Monaco and set-up home in Denmark, where he is one of the best-kown sports personalities.

In addition to Le Mans trophies he also collects watches. As a qualified banker he turned his hobby into a business: The Lufthansa Shop even sold “Tom K.” wrist watches.