( CNN ) -- German Norbert Haug is to step down as head of Mercedes-Benz Motorsport after over 20 years in the position and a plethora of titles . Haug assumed the position in 1990 and the German manufacturer has since enjoyed success in a range of motorsport disciplines , including Formula One and Touring Cars . One of Haug 's biggest achievements was to oversee Mercedes ' rebirth as an F1 team in 2010 after 55 years out of the sport , though the team has only won one Grand Prix over the last two years . `` I would like to thank the best car company in the world for more than 22 years , which never had a single moment without passion for me , '' Haug said in a statement on the manufacturer 's official website . `` Since 1991 , we had tremendous achievements and wins , for which I want to thank all of my colleagues . Unfortunately , with one victory in 2012 since founding our own Formula One works team in 2010 , we could n't fulfil our own expectations . `` However , we have taken the right steps to be successful in the future . Our team and our drivers will do everything to achieve these goals . '' Mercedes ' F1 prospects for 2013 have been boosted by the arrival of 2008 world champion Lewis Hamilton from the company 's partner and fellow constructor McLaren , while triple world champion Niki Lauda will liaise between the board and the team in a non-executive director role . Hamilton will team up with Germany 's Nico Rosberg , who picked up the marque 's sole win of 2012 at April 's Chinese Grand Prix , following the retirement of seven-time world champion Michael Schumacher . `` 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 . `` For me , he put his stamp on a whole era and , as a highlight , he was responsible for the successful comeback of the Silver Arrows to Formula One . '' During Haug 's time at the helm , Mercedes-Benz has contributed to six F1 world championship triumphs -- five for McLaren and one for Brawn GP , which Mercedes-Benz purchased in 2009 . In DTM , a German touring car competition , Mercedes has clinched 32 titles since Haug took over , winning 54 % of all DTM races .
Haug steps down as head of Mercedes-Benz 's motorsport . Norbert Haug assumed the role with the German manufacturer in April . He has overseen Mercedes-Benz 's contribution to six F1 world championships . The German also played a role in Mercedes rebirth as an F1 team after a 55-year wait .