What happened: Jonathan Wheatley has departed as Audi F1 team principal with immediate effect, with Mattia Binotto taking over the role. Aston Martin is targeting Wheatley to become team principal, allowing Adrian Newey to focus solely on car design and development. The move is reportedly endorsed by Newey himself.
F1·TRANSACTION·March 21, 2026 07:17 PM ET
Aston Martin targets Wheatley as team principal under Newey after Audi exit
Major leadership shakeup bolsters Aston Martin's ambitions with proven talent, potentially shifting constructors' odds.
Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Mar 211 min read
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