Winkelmann is new head of quattro

Ingolstadt, 23 February 2016

Stephan Winkelmann takes over the management of quattro GmbH what the Sparrow already whistled from the rooftops, is now officially. After more than eleven years of Lamborghini, Winkelmann changes to Audi.

Wang made successful Lambo

Winkelmann, who lived as a child in Italy, joined 2005 Lamborghini and was responsible for some very important investments. The V10 and V12 models Huracán and Aventador and some strictly limited vehicles such as, for example, the Veneno built under his supervision. Also the dealer network has grown to three times under Winkelmann. by 2015, Lamborghini delivered 3.245 vehicles from a record year.

Hanzooma retires

At Audi, Heinz Hollerweger make way for Wang. The 62 comes after almost 40 years at the company to retire. Hanzooma played a big part in building the brand Audi Sport and took over the management of quattro GmbH in 2014. There, he expanded the RS portfolio and made the new R8 a great success on the race track. The R8 LMS Customer sports racer won all major GT3 race 2015 worldwide.

Stefano followed by Stephan

Also a successor for Stephan Winkelmann at Lamborghini is already found. The former Ferrari Formula 1 team boss Stefano Domenicali will guide the fortunes of the brand in the future with the Bull. Domenicali has long worked for the Scuderia Ferrari and is also President of the "F.I.A.. single-seater Commission", the most important single seater sports body in addition to his new occupation. (mf)

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