Following a successful debut season in 2026, MAD Performance is taking the next step in its development with an expanded team structure for 2027. The squad is strengthening its technical and operational capabilities, with all race activities in CIK, WSK, the German Kart Championship (DKM) and ADAC Kart Masters set to run exclusively under the MAD Performance name.
Founded by BMW factory drivers Max Hesse and Dan Harper, MAD Performance made its competitive debut in German karting in 2026. Competing in the German Kart Championship and ADAC Kart Masters, the team gained valuable experience throughout its first campaign and laid the foundations for further growth. Looking ahead to 2027, MAD Performance will join forces with Ebert Motorsport, bringing additional expertise and resources into an expanded operation.
A key figure in the new structure will be Stefan Ebert, who takes on the role of Technical Director and will oversee the team’s technical operations. Mario Hesse will serve as Team Manager, taking responsibility for the organisation and coordination of race activities.
Driver development will remain at the heart of MAD Performance’s philosophy. Experienced driver coaches Rick Nadin and Thomas Rackl will work closely with the team’s young talents, providing guidance both on and off the circuit. Meanwhile, BMW works drivers Dan Harper and Max Hesse will remain closely involved as team owners, helping to shape the squad’s sporting direction and long-term development.
The new arrangement also establishes a clear identity for the team’s racing activities. MAD Performance will be the sole team competing across its national and international programmes, with no separate Ebert Motorsport entries in CIK, WSK, DKM or ADAC Kart Masters. Technical operations, team management, driver coaching and race activities will all be brought together under the MAD Performance banner.
Max Hesse explained the thinking behind the move:
“After our first season, we knew it was time to take the next step and further professionalise our operation. We learned a huge amount throughout 2026 and now have a much clearer understanding of where we need to improve. With Stefan, Mario, Rick and Thomas, we have a strong group of people around us, allowing us to build a clear structure with dedicated responsibilities in each area.For us, it’s important to have one clear identity, both internally and externally. All our national and international race programmes will operate under MAD Performance. That’s the foundation we want to build on in 2027 as we look to provide an even more professional environment for our drivers.”
Ebert Motorsport will continue its existing regional karting activities unchanged, maintaining its established presence in regional competitions. Meanwhile, all national and international race programmes will be consolidated under MAD Performance.
The restructuring marks the beginning of a new chapter for the young team. With clearly defined responsibilities, strengthened technical expertise and an expanded driver development programme, MAD Performance is now firmly focused on building upon its debut season and taking another step forward on the national and international karting stage in 2027.
