MARCH 20, 2026

Wheatley leaves Audi

This morning the Audi F1 team announced that Team Principal Johnathan Wheatley has left the team with immediate effect.

The team statement said, "As it continues its journey towards the front of the grid, Audi Revolut F1 Team will implement significant changes to its senior management structure.

"Due to personal reasons, Jonathan Wheatley will depart the team with immediate effect. The team thanks Jonathan for his contribution to the project and wishes him the best for his future endeavours."

"Mattia Binotto, Head of Audi F1 Project, will continue leading the team while taking over additional responsibilities as Team Principal. Since joining at the helm of the project in 2024, Mattia has been in charge of the transformation of the team as Audi prepared for and ultimately entered F1 as a chassis and power unit manufacturer."

"The team's future structure will be fully defined at a later stage, as the organisation continues to adapt to the evolving environment of Formula One. With the unwavering commitment of AUDI AG, Audi Revolut F1 Team will continue progressing towards challenging for championships by 2030.”

Current speculation continues to circulate that Wheatley will join the Aston Martin F1 team in the role of Team Principal, which moving forward will allow Adrian Newey to concentrate his focus on his role as technical director.