Mattia Binotto

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.

2 april 2026 Rapporterad av AI

Mattia Binotto, Audi's head of F1 project, stated he will retain the team principal responsibilities previously held by Jonathan Wheatley, who departed ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix. Binotto said he needs trackside support to focus on factory work. Wheatley's exit for personal reasons surprised many in the team.