Components 1 followers have shared their verdict on Jonathan Wheatley’s shock exit from his position as crew principal.
Audi confirmed on 20 March that Wheatley would depart his position with instant impact as a result of “private causes” after becoming a member of the crew in 2025.
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“Because it continues its journey in the direction of the entrance of the grid, Audi Revolut F1 Group will implement important modifications to its senior administration construction,” the crew acknowledged.
“Because of private causes, Jonathan Wheatley will depart the crew with instant impact. The crew thanks Jonathan for his contribution to the undertaking and needs him the perfect for his future endeavours.”
Whereas studies emerged on 19 March, followers had been nonetheless left shocked by the affirmation. “Rattling, the rumours had been true. AM actually paid him a lifetime wage,” one fan wrote on , whereas one other wrote: “Might’ve been a wonderful story of him bringing Audi to the highest in F1 from the very starting, like Horner did with Pink Bull. Alas.”
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“Oh s*** it’s actual. Very unhealthy information for Audi,” another person commented, and one other mentioned: “Oh man. Simply once they had been beginning to look good.”
Nico Hulkenberg, Audi F1 Group
Nico Hulkenberg, Audi F1 Group
Wheatley is known to be taking the crew principal position at Aston Martin, though the Silverstone outfit is but to formally affirm this. At Audi, head of the Audi F1 undertaking Mattia Binotto will assume crew principal duties within the interim.
“Wow man, was actually hoping he would not depart, it felt like the right setting for him in his first management position. And Binotto taking up as Group Principal while nonetheless being accountable for different operations….sounds acquainted…” one other fan commented.
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Another person added: “Thought Wheatley was a bit extra grounded than that. He is received the possibility to construct one thing from the bottom with Audi and he is opted for getting sacked by Lawrence when AM within the subsequent 3 years once they proceed to be nowhere in F1.”
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