Jonathan Wheatley’s move to Aston Martin one step closer

21 Mar 2026 • 1:13 AM MYT
The Independent
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  • Audi's Formula 1 team announced the immediate departure of Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley due to "personal reasons", as part of significant management changes.
  • Mattia Binotto, currently Head of Audi F1 Project, is set to take on additional responsibilities, including the role of Team Principal for the Audi team.
  • Speculation arose regarding Adrian Newey's role at Aston Martin, with reports suggesting a move to a technical-only position, though Aston Martin denied this, confirming he remains Team Principal.
  • Aston Martin has experienced a challenging start to the 2026 F1 season, failing to score points and facing significant car issues, including severe vibrations.
  • Drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll have reported that the car's vibrations are so extreme they risk "nerve damage", limiting their ability to complete full race distances.

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