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Former race engineer and team manager Axel Randolph has been appointed as the new team principal of the Scherer Sport PHX, replacing longtime figurehead Ernst Moser.
Moser founded the team, previously known as Phoenix Racing, in 1999 and oversaw its successes in DTM and at the Nürburgring 24, where it took six overall victories between 2000 and 2022.
He stepped down from his position at the end of last year, with Randolph taking over as team principal on Jan. 1.
The 54-year-old spent much of his career working with HWA, serving with the company in various guises from 1996 to 2017, including as race engineer, head of race operations and head of team management.
In DTM, he notably served as race engineer to the likes of Mika Hakkinen and was a part of Paul Di Resta’s 2010 championship success.
“It is a great honour for me to manage such a renowned team,” said Randolph.
“I have known Ernst Moser for 25 years. We were rivals in the DTM, but always on friendly terms.
“I got to know Scherer Sport PHX last year through various engineering activities and immediately felt at home in the team.
“The position of team principal is of course a very special challenge. That’s why I’m happy that Christian Scherer [Scherer Group CEO] is supporting the team.
“And Ernst Moser has assured me that I can always call him if we need his advice.”
Moser will remain affiliated with the team through a role as a consultant, while his son Ron will continue as team manager.
“I am sure that Axel Randolph is the right man for Scherer Sport PHX,” Moser said.
“I recognize his qualities and know that the team is in good hands with him and Christian Scherer.
“For me, this is the beginning of a completely new phase in my life, and I’m really looking forward to it.
“I will be following events from afar and will be happy to give advice.”
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