Automobili Lamborghini has announced that Maurizio Leschiutta will step away from his role as the Italian brand’s head of motorsport at the end of the calendar year.
News of his departure comes less than a year into his tenure, after he was appointed in mid-January to succeed Giorgio Sanna and oversee Lamborghini’s GT and prototype efforts (the SC63 programme was, however, paused after its partial season campaign in IMSA GTP), following a notable stint at BMW working as project leader for its M Hybrid V8 LMDh programme.
No official reason has been given for his exit. Rouven Mohr, the chief technical officer at Lamborghini, will assume the role of head of motorsport once again until the position is filled.
“During his tenure, Maurizio made a significant contribution to the sporting success of Lamborghini Squadra Corse during the 2025 season,” the statement from Lamborghini reads. “Among the highlights, the team celebrated an historic overall victory in the 24 Hours of Spa, achieved together with Grasser Racing Team and Lamborghini factory drivers Mirko Bortolotti, Luca Engstler and Jordan Pepper.
“Beyond on-track success, Leschiutta also led the development of the new Lamborghini Temerario GT3 and Temerario Super Trofeo cars. These important projects will see their respective debuts at the 12 Hours of Sebring in the IMSA WeatherTech Sports Car Championship in 2026, and in the European, North American and Asian Super Trofeo championships starting in 2027 respectively.
“Lamborghini would like to sincerely thank Maurizio Leschiutta for the commitment, professionalism and dedication shown during his year with Lamborghini Squadra Corse. Lamborghini wishes him all the best for his future professional endeavours.
“In the interim period, Lamborghini Chief Technical Officer Rouven Mohr will assume the role of Head of Motorsport until a successor to Leschiutta is announced.”
