Ferrari’s former F1 boss is the new CEO of Lamborghini

“With his experience from more than eleven years in charge of Lamborghini, Stephan Winkelmann will be a key contributor to the further growth of quattro GmbH” says Rupert Stadler, Chairman of the Board of Management at Audi AG of Winkelmann’s move.

Stephan Winklemann will take over as the head of Audi’s Quattro division which is responsible for all S and RS models that Audi makes along with race cars that Audi makes for LeMans, the FIA’s WEC and other race programs like DTM and WTCC.

The automaker is expanding its range with production of an SUV, which will be the third model offered by the brand when it launches in 2018.

Over his 11-year tenure at Lamborghini – which as well as making the low-slung, angular Huracan and Aventador supercars also builds V10 engines for the Audi R8 – Winkelmann transformed the Italian carmaking business into a shining jewel for its owner, Volkswagen Group. These successes would not have been possible without the passion, skill, creativity, and courage that are ingrained in the Lamborghini DNA and in our employees. Domenicali has had a 23-year career with Ferrari, which includes a term as team principal of Scuderia Ferrari F1 from 2008-2014.

“I would like to thank everyone for this time from the bottom of my heart”.

As you more than likely know, Winkelmann was the President and CEO of Automobili Lamborghini S.p.A. since January 1, 2005.

Under Winkelmann’s leadership Lamborghini became an increasingly attractive employer and received numerous awards, one of these being the Top Employer Italia 2016 certification.