Built on motorsports. Designed for more.
HWA stands for Hans Werner Aufrecht and combines decades of motorsports experience with modern vehicle development, engineering expertise, and technological implementation.
What began on the racetrack now spans international motorsports projects, high-performance vehicles, and small-series production, all the way to custom special-purpose developments and proprietary vehicle programs.
Real-world development, technical precision, and direct applicability define every project.
Motorsports DNA meets vehicle development.
The combination of motorsports DNA, engineering expertise, and flexible structures creates an environment for projects that go far beyond traditional vehicle development.
Motorsport-DNA
Born from genuine racing development
HWA's roots lie in international motorsports. Insights gained from actual racing continue to shape the company's development, understanding of vehicles, and technical implementation to this day.
Own Vehicles
From engineering partner to its own vehicle brand
With projects like the HWA EVO, the company is now developing its own high-performance vehicles and limited-production small series featuring advanced technical innovation.
Project Culture
Unique projects instead of standard solutions
Quick decision-making, a high degree of flexibility, and direct collaboration make it possible to carry out projects that go beyond traditional corporate structures.
Development begins where others stop.
HWA combines motorsports expertise, vehicle development, engineering, and manufacturing in an environment designed for immediate implementation and tangible results.
The close integration of these disciplines enables exceptional projects—ranging from international race cars and high-performance vehicles to custom special developments and proprietary vehicle programs.
To this day, this approach is shaped by the values the company has stood for for decades: performance, technical precision, and development with clear objectives.
The Management
Founder
Hans Werner Aufrecht
Engineer, founder, entrepreneur, manager, motorsports enthusiast—Hans Werner Aufrecht embodies many different roles. Together with Erhard Melcher, the Swabian visionary founded AMG in 1967, transferring its motorsport activities to HWA—a company he founded—in 1998. At the same time, his name is inextricably linked to the success of the DTM, which he led for many years. His passion for peak performance continues to shape the spirit of HWA.
CEO (Chief Executive Officer)
Martin Marx
Much of Martin Marx’s life takes place on the world’s racetracks. Immediately after completing his engineering degree, he worked as a race engineer and technical director in GT customer racing and the DTM. His years of experience served him well when, starting in 2016, he took on the role of Head of Race Operations, overseeing the entire Mercedes-AMG DTM program. Starting in 2017, Martin Marx served as Director of Track Operations, overseeing all racing activities at HWA AG: customer racing, DTM operations, as well as the company’s Formula E and Formula 3 programs. Since July 2023, Martin Marx has been Chairman of the Board and CEO of HWA AG.
CTO (Chief Technical Officer)
Gordian von Schöning
After completing his studies in automotive engineering, with a focus on powertrains and chassis, Gordian von Schöning gained his first experience as an engine developer at Mercedes-Benz HPE (F1). His journey at HWA AG began in 2007. Over a period of nine years, he held various positions in the development of DTM and GT vehicles. In 2016, he moved to BMW to join the DTM project. He subsequently served as Head of the Sports and Technology Division at ITR e.V. On November 1, 2020, he returned to HWA AG, where he served as Head of Development Performance Car, and was appointed to the Executive Board of HWA AG effective August 1, 2023. As CTO, he is responsible for development and sales.
Supervisory Board
Dr. Georg Riedl
Chairman of the Supervisory Board
Prof. Dr. Peter Schöggl
Vice Chair of the Supervisory Board
Christoph Rendlen
Supervisory Board
Mag. Anton Schantl
Supervisory Board
Tarek Khalifa
Supervisory Board