Audi confirmed earlier this month that Jonathan Wheatley had departed his role as team principal.
Audi’s head of F1, Mattia Binotto, has confirmed the team is actively looking for a replacement for Jonathan Wheatley, who unexpectedly left the team after the Chinese Grand Prix in Audi’s debut F1 season. Wheatley had taken on the role during the Sauber era and oversaw the transition to Audi this year. Despite his abrupt departure, Binotto emphasized that the team’s focus and performance remain strong. He highlighted the team’s collective effort and stressed the importance of teamwork over individual contributions. While Audi is not seeking a new team principal, Binotto mentioned the need for someone to support him during race weekends due to his primary focus on factory operations. The emphasis remains on teamwork and efficient race weekend management within the Audi F1 team.
