F1’s Audi team principal Jonathan Wheatley exitsAFP, PARISAudi, who are just two races into their Formula One journey, have parted company with team principal Jonathan Wheatley “with immediate effect,” the German team said on Friday. Photo: AFP“Due to personal reasons, Jonathan Wheatley will depart the team with immediate effect,” Audi said in a statement. “The team thanks Jonathan for his contribution to the project and wishes him the best for his future endeavors. Then-Audi team principal Jonathan Wheatley attends pre-season testing at Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir on Feb. 11. Aston Martin owner Lawrence Stroll released a statement on Friday that underlined Newey’s importance to the team and denied the speculation surrounding Wheatley.

Source: Taipei Times March 21, 2026 17:14 UTC