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Audi's F1 team principal exits abruptly after just two races
21 March 2026The RacePractice reportRumor

Audi's F1 team principal exits abruptly after just two races

Audi's new F1 operation faces a major disruption as Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley departs abruptly after just two Grands Prix, throwing the team's early development phase into uncertainty amid rumors of a switch to Aston Martin.

Audi's Formula 1 project has been rocked by the sudden departure of Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley after only two races, creating an unexpected leadership crisis for the new works team. Wheatley, a high-profile recruit from Red Bull Racing, has left citing "personal reasons," with widespread speculation linking him to a potential move to Aston Martin.

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