Max F. Welti
EXPERIENCE
Co-Founder & Sporting Director SuperCharge
SuperCharge is an all-new global motorsport series based on next-generation electric crossover road cars such as electric compact SUVs. By delivering clear technical and commercial benefits for car manufacturers, presenting high-impact, high intensity entertainment to appeal to new audiences in urban locations and driving forward the uptake of clean and sustainable electric cars, SuperCharge aims to re-set the value, relevance and appeal of motorsport for future generations.
BMW Group
Being appointed with several special tasks regarding BMW Group’s Motorsport activities mainly with reference to worldwide Endurance Racing, Customer Racing, relationships with motorsport authorities, promoters and organisers concerning technical, sporting and marketing regulations as well as strategic aspects.
Member of Volkswagen Group Motorsport Steering Committee
Being charged with a number of special tasks regarding all Volkswagen Group's Motorsport activities mainly in the region of USA/North, Middle and South America for mainly Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Bentley, Lamborghini. E.g. Motorsport Market Analysis, negociations/collaboration with race series organisers and promotors regarding technical, sporting & marketing regulations.
Motorsport Director Lamborghini
Squadra Corse
2013 Responsible for the definition of Lamborghinis long term motorsport strategy ands setting-up their motorsport department.
Est. Lamborghini Super Trofeo North America & Asia.
Teamprincipal & National Seat Holder
A1 Team Switzerland - A1 GP
A1 TEAM SWITZERLAND became the most successful National Team entrant in the A1GP – World Cup of Motorsport between 2005-2009 by winning the World Championship in 2008 and being runner-up in 2006 and 2009.
Chief Executive Officer V8 STAR Silhouette Touring Car Championship
2000 est. V8STAR - a manufacturer independent silhouette touring car series in Central Europe (Planning, realisation and acquisition of technical, sponsor, media and sporting-partners; financial planning, sporting and political strategies, acquisition of teams and drivers).
Vice President Sauber Formula 1
FIA Formula 1 World Championship
1995-1998 Team Director Red Bull Sauber Ford/Ferrari & Member Management Committee Sauber Petronas Engineering, Swiss-Malay Engineering for racing and off-racing technical research and development.
Porsche Motorsport Director Worldwide
1994: SCCA World Challenge Champion, USA; 1st: São Paulo 1000 miles
Winner Le Mans 24 Hours
1993: IMSA Supercar Champion, USA; 1st: Spa 24 Hours, 1st: São Paulo 1000miles
Porsche Supercup launche as Formula 1 support event
(now longest serving)
1992: IMSA Supercar Champion, USA
1991/92: Complete Reorganisation and Restructuring of PORSCHE Motorsport
Team Manager Sauber Racing / Mercedes
1990: World Sports Car (Group C) – World Champion with Mercedes
(constructors & drivers)
1989: World Sports Car (Group C) – World Champion with Mercedes
(constructors & drivers)
Le Mans 24 Hours – Double Victory with Mercedes
1988: SAUBER becomes Mercedes‘ official race department
World Sports Car (Group C) – World Vice Champion with Mercedes
(constructors)
1987: German Supercup Champion for Sports Prototypes with Mercedes
1983/84 IMSA – International Motor Sports Association Championship, USA
1983: Sports Prototype World Championship
Swiss Sports Prototype Champion
1980 Swiss Sports Prototype Champion with Wittwer March BMW