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Crash.net understands Allan McNish is set to be named as racing director at the Audi F1 team
The Audi Formula 1 team is set to announce Allan McNish as racing director in a shake-up post Jonathan Wheatley’s departure.
The confirmation could come as early as Friday after Mattia Binotto took over Wheatley’s team principal role.
Binotto expressed the need to split the leadership role, prompting the addition to the top management team.
McNish has been linked to Audi since 2000, having won Le Mans twice and the World Endurance Championship.
Despite his low-profile role, McNish has been associated with the F1 project from the start.
His new role as director of Audi’s driver development programme showcases his value to the company.
