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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 introduced a new Formula 1 power unit at the Barcelona Grand Prix following the FIA's first ADUO review.
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Audi will run Alpine reserve driver Paul Aron in two mandatory rookie practice sessions during the 2026 Formula 1 season. The Estonian is scheduled to drive at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix and the Austrian Grand Prix.
Audi has announced a new driver development programme to scout and nurture young talent ahead of its 2026 Formula 1 debut as a works team. The initiative, overseen by former F1 driver Allan McNish, aims to build a pathway from karting to the top tier of motorsport. This move aligns with Audi's five-year plan to contend for the world championship by 2030.
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Audi has joined calls for the FIA to investigate potential loopholes in the 2026 Formula 1 engine regulations concerning compression ratios. Manufacturers like Mercedes and Red Bull are accused of using materials that allow higher ratios at operating temperatures, potentially gaining up to 15bhp. A key meeting is set for January 22 to discuss dynamic measurement methods.