Mattia Binotto

Audi team principal Mattia Binotto says the squad has the fourth-best chassis on the grid after analyzing GPS data from the opening rounds of the 2026 Formula 1 season. The team sits ninth in the constructors’ standings with a best finish of ninth place at the Australian Grand Prix. Binotto identified the power unit as the main area needing improvement.

13 april 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Mattia Binotto, head of Audi's Formula 1 project, has pinpointed the power unit as the primary area costing the team performance this season. He emphasized that improvements in energy efficiency, deployment, and driveability could yield significant gains. The comments come during a five-week break in the F1 calendar.