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Jonathan Wheatley departs Audi F1 team principal role for Aston Martin
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Audi F1 confirmed on 20 March the immediate departure of team principal Jonathan Wheatley after two races into the 2026 season, citing personal reasons. He is set to replace Adrian Newey at Aston Martin, with Mattia Binotto taking interim duties at the ninth-placed team amid ongoing struggles.
Audi's team principal Jonathan Wheatley has voiced pride in the team's early achievements during the first pre-season test in Bahrain. He highlighted the ambition, boldness, and creativity shown in their preparations for the 2026 Formula 1 season. Drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto completed numerous laps as the team tested various systems.
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Audi has debuted a significantly revised sidepod design on its R26 car during the Formula 1 pre-season test in Bahrain ahead of the 2026 season. The changes move away from the conventional setup used in earlier Barcelona sessions, focusing on improved airflow management and cooling efficiency. Driver Gabriel Bortoleto began running with the updated configuration on Wednesday morning.
A TechRadar journalist viewed Audi's new Concept C in person and called it the first sports car concept they actually want to be fully electric. The car's futuristic design suggests it deserves an advanced powertrain.