`` Norbert Haug was the face of the Mercedes-Benz Motorsport programme for more than 20 years , '' said Dr. Dieter Zetsche , head of Mercedes-Benz cars . Norbert Haug steps down as head of Mercedes - Benz F1 . Haug assumed the role with the German manufacturer in 1990 . He has overseen Mercedes - Benz 's run to the F1 world championships . The German also played a role in Mercedes rebirth as an F1 team after a 55-year wait .
Norbert Haug steps down as head of Mercedes - Benz F1 . Haug assumed the role with the German manufacturer in 1990 . He has overseen Mercedes - Benz 's run to the F1 world championships . The German also played a role in Mercedes rebirth as an F1 team after a 55-year wait .