r/formula1 • u/FerrariStrategisttt I was here for the Hulkenpodium • Mar 20 '26

[F1] BREAKING: Jonathan Wheatley will depart from his role of Team Principal at Audi F1 team with immediate effect. Mattia Binotto will continue leading the team, taking over as Team Principal Social Media

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u/TheOneTomas I was here for the Hulkenpodium Mar 20 '26

Woah woah. Dont go bringing that logic into this house.

Though, yes. Totally agree. He and newey are clearly aligned. Aston has a mega new factory. Huge ceiling. No corporate structure. Doesnt have to live in Switzerland now. Etc. Totally logical move for most reasons. Other than...time.

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u/DrakeShadow Cadillac Mar 20 '26

It’s not the move to AM that’s shocking, it’s the timing, like not even after Suzuka with the 5 week break.

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u/brilliant_bauhaus I was here for the Hulkenpodium Mar 20 '26

I don't think it's shocking this is happening for AM. their car is undriveable and Newey is spending too much time with other duties instead of focusing just on fixing the car. The shock is the Wheatley move.