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Audi Races Into F1: New Team, New Leadership!

5/5/2025

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Audi is set to make a thrilling debut in Formula 1 as a factory team in under ten months. With Mattia Binotto at the helm of developing their 2026 F1 car, the focus is on perfecting the chassis and powertrain. Meanwhile, Jonathan Wheatley will steer race operations, following a leadership shake-up that sees CEO Adam Baker stepping down and Christian Foyer stepping up as the new operational head.

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Story summary

Audi is set to make a thrilling debut in Formula 1 as a factory team in under ten months. With Mattia Binotto at the helm of developing their 2026 F1 car, the focus is on perfecting the chassis and powertrain. Meanwhile, Jonathan Wheatley will steer race operations, following a leadership shake-up that sees CEO Adam Baker stepping down and Christian Foyer stepping up as the new operational head.