US EditionJonathan Wheatley: Aston Martin Target Audi F1 Boss for Team Principal Role Under Adrian Newey
- This season, Aston Martin is reportedly targeting Audi F1 team principal Jonathan Wheatley to replace Newey, an Audi spokesperson said there is no official update and would not comment on speculation.
- Reliability and power shortfalls at Honda have undermined Aston Martin's competitiveness, leaving them last in the world championship after a disastrous start and Fernando Alonso withdrawn last Sunday due to engine vibrations causing discomfort.
- At Audi F1, Wheatley had been part of a dual leadership setup with Mattia Binotto, while CEO Adam Baker left and Binotto’s title changed amid the third management restructure in under two years.
- Newey is reportedly set to vacate the team principal role after four months, raising costs of change due to a contract signed by Lawrence Stroll and technical focus on the chassis and wind tunnel development.
- Since joining in 2021, Aston Martin's trajectory has been volatile, with finishing races now the primary objective as a battery workaround allows longer runs despite persistent vibrations and power deficits.
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