Theissen replaced by Marquardt at BMW Motorsport

Mario Theissen is going to step down from the position as head of BMW Motorsport and be replaced by Jens Marquardt on the 1st of January 2011.
“Heading up BMW Motorsport is a dream job for me and a tremendous show of confidence,” said Marquardt.

Theissen is going to work with Marquardt for a further six months after the 1st of January.

“I have no doubt that in Jens Marquardt we have found the right man for this exciting task,” said Theissen.

Marquardt has previously worked for Ilmor with Formula One engines and most recently working as General Manager Business Development at Toyota Motorsport Gmbh.

“The endurance events with the BMW M3, the broad-based customer sport programme, the promotion of junior racing talent, and above all the DTM project are all fascinating challenges. I know that Mario Theissen will support me in every way and I can hardly wait to get down to work,” said Marquardt.

Theissen has worked as BMW Motorsport boss since 1999 and the 58-year-old German says that this is the best time for the change of leadership.

“With the realignment of BMW Motorsport and the decision in favour of the DTM project, the path to a successful future on the race track has been mapped out. Now is the best time to entrust the leadership of BMW Motorsport to new hands,” said Theissen.