Audi F1 Boss Jonathan Wheatley Rumored to Replace Adrian Newey at Aston

A report by Motorsport.com claims that current Audi F1 team principal Jonathan Wheatley will replace Adrian Newey at Aston Martin, as the famed Formula 1 designer is expected to renounce his position at any moment.

It’s worth noting that neither move has been confirmed by either team and remains purely speculative. However, the potential move is reportedly attributed to the Silverstone-based team’s failure to finish the first two races of the year, and this reorg will allow Newey to focus purely on the car’s technical aspects and how it interacts with Honda’s power unit. Meanwhile, Wheatley would focus on running team operations.

An Audi F1 spokesperson confirmed to The Drive that it is aware of the reports of Wheatley’s move, but did not confirm the report.

“We are aware of the recent media reports,” the team’s spokesperson told The Drive. “There is no official update from our side at this point in time, and we do not comment on speculation.”

This is a developing story.

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