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What is behind Jonathan Wheatley's surprise departure from Audi?

Already on his way out, the team principal of the four-ring brand will have only been in the position for a year since his arrival on April 1st. Rumored to be joining Aston Martin, his decision raises questions, both regarding the timing and motivations, as well as the impact on both Ferrari and Audi.

Published 25/03/2026 à 15:00

Cyprien Juilhard

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What is behind Jonathan Wheatley's surprise departure from Audi?

Jonathan Wheatley only raced for Audi in two Grands Prix - Photo Antonin Vincent / DPPI

Nature abhors a vacuum, and the paddock of Formula 1 He, for one, clearly has a phobia of going a week without any activity. Between the Chinese Grand Prix (March 15th) and the Japanese Grand Prix (March 29th), separated by two weeks, some take the opportunity to rest, others – like Max Verstappen – to drive, win, then be disqualified at the Nürburgring (see previous pages). Then there are those who turn the tables and sow u

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Yves-Henri RANDIER

26/03/2026 at 02:33 a.m.

Wheatley is indeed eco-compatible with Newey, given their shared victorious past at Red Bull! The British press, however, is suggesting a year's garden leave for Wheatley, who will have the opportunity to tend to his garden if he has kept his house between Milton Keynes and Silverstone...

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