Volker departs Mugen Seiki
Ronald Volker has announced his departure from Mugen Seiki, the 2016 World Champion having represented the Japanese manufacturer for almost 6-years and brought their Touring Car program to the fore on the international stage. Joining them in October 2020 after a long stint with Yokomo, Volker had worked very closely with fellow German Robert Pietsch on the project, Pietsch announcing his departure from Mugen Seiki at the end of 2025 after 16-years desiging their onroad cars including the MTC platform. He subsequently joined the Infinity design team for the 2026 season. Volker, who earlier this year took his 100th ETS win with the MTC3, announced the news of his departure on Facebook ending the post by stating, ‘it is time to take on a new adventure ahead.’ With the World Championships, which should have been staged earlier this year in China, now 3-months away it will be interesting to see which brand the popular and hugely experienced touring car veteran will represent at Huge RC in Thailand.
After nearly 6 years, my time with Mugen Seiki has come to an end and it is time to take on a new adventure ahead.
I am very thankful for the opportunity at Mugen Seiki. I was not only involved as a driver, I enjoyed working closely together with the whole team – especially Robert Pietsch who I spent the most time with on and off the track. I’m also very grateful for the support from Stefan Habbecke at Mugen Seiki Europe (MSE) and of course everyone at Mugen Seiki Japan.
We achieved great results with the MTC2, MTC2-R and MTC3 platforms and I am proud to be a part of Mugen Seiki’s rise in the touring car classes over that period.
Alongside many wins and podiums around the world, the highlights are securing 2x ETS Championships and 3x National Championships whilst representing Mugen Seiki.
I simply can’t thank enough everyone who supported either the brand or myself during this time. I can’t list all the names, but everyone who knows, knows! I absolutely would not change a thing from my time with all of you!
I wish the whole Mugen Seiki company, team and customers all the very best in their future!
Source: Ronald Volker [Facebook]
