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Audi Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley Departs; Team Remains Steady

3/26/2026

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Jonathan Wheatley, the Audi team principal, left the team after a year for personal reasons.
Nico Hulkenberg learned of Wheatley's departure through a text from his mother.
The team remains stable under Mattia Binotto's leadership.
Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto praised Wheatley's contributions, noting he was hands-on and well-liked.
They downplayed the exit's impact on operations, emphasizing the need to focus on racing.

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Story summary

Jonathan Wheatley, the Audi team principal, left the team after a year for personal reasons.
Nico Hulkenberg learned of Wheatley's departure through a text from his mother.
The team remains stable under Mattia Binotto's leadership.
Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto praised Wheatley's contributions, noting he was hands-on and well-liked.
They downplayed the exit's impact on operations, emphasizing the need to focus on racing.