In a surprise announcement on social media on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, five-time IFMAR World Champion Marc Rheinard announced his departure from Awesomatix. The German driver looks back on a successful six-year stint with the Awesomatix team, which was led by designer and company founder Oleg Babich and team manager Max Mächler.
Rheinard won two European Championship titles (1 x Touring Car, 1 x 1:12 scale), as well as a German Nationals title (Touring Car) and two ETS races combined with multiple podium places at the ETS, TITC, and other major events around the globe. Marc Rheinard posted the following words to announce is immediate departure:
Hey Friends,
Today I would like to announce my departure from Awesomatix. A bit more than 6 years ago, OLEG gave me the chance to join his fantastic race team. At a time he backed me when I unfortunately did not have the best moments in my career and this will never be forgotten! I would like to specially thank OLEG as well as Max Mächler for great years with good success for all of us. Some of the great results we achieved together:
- German National Champion
- European Champion 1/12
- European Champion TC
- P2 IFMAR Worlds 1/12
- P3 IFMAR Worlds TC
- Multiple ETS Podium
- 2 ETS Race Winner
- 2x GP3F Champion
- P2 & P3 TITC Bangkok
A true honour for me but now it is time to move on! I wish everyone in the team as well as the factory lots of success and I will always keep great memories in my mind! Last but most important, I’m happy that after talking to Max and Oleg we end our cooperation in a good way and keep the relationship positive. Thanks a lot for all and see you on track! News to follow very soon!
Marc
