Thu. Mar 26th, 2026

Audi F1: Wheatley’s Departure No Surprise, Drivers Trust Binotto

Exactly one week ago, Audi announced the immediate departure of Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley. The former Red Bull figure is widely anticipated to join the Aston Martin F1 Team after completing his period of gardening leave.

Ahead of the Suzuka Grand Prix weekend, the German squad’s driver pairing offered their perspectives on this development. The drivers, including Bortoleto, reportedly conveyed a sense of serenity and reaffirmed their unwavering confidence in the team’s leadership and strategic direction, specifically highlighting their trust in figures like Binotto.

By Jasper Carew

Jasper Carew is a sports columnist from Manchester with 12 years of media experience. He started his career covering local football matches, gradually expanding his expertise to NBA and Formula 1. His analytical pieces are known for deep understanding of motorsport technical aspects and basketball statistics.

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