Components 1 followers have shared their verdict on Jonathan Wheatley’s shock exit from his position as Audi crew principal.
Audi confirmed on 20 March that Wheatley would go away his position with speedy impact because of “private causes” after becoming a member of the crew in 2025.
“Because it continues its journey in the direction of the entrance of the grid, Audi Revolut F1 Crew will implement vital modifications to its senior administration construction,” the crew acknowledged.
“As a consequence of private causes, Jonathan Wheatley will depart the crew with speedy impact. The crew thanks Jonathan for his contribution to the mission and needs him the very best for his future endeavours.”
Whereas reviews emerged on 19 March, followers had been nonetheless left stunned by the affirmation. “Rattling, the rumours had been true. AM actually paid him a lifetime wage,” one fan wrote on Reddit, whereas one other wrote: “May’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.”
“Oh s*** it’s actual. Very unhealthy information for Audi,” another person commented, and one other mentioned: “Oh man. Simply after they had been beginning to look good.”
Nico Hulkenberg, Audi F1 Crew
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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 mission Mattia Binotto will assume crew principal duties within the interim.
“Wow man, was actually hoping he would not go away, it felt like the proper surroundings for him in his first management position. And Binotto taking up as Crew Principal while nonetheless being in command of different operations….sounds acquainted…” one other fan commented.
Another person added: “Thought Wheatley was a bit extra grounded than that. He is acquired 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 after they proceed to be nowhere in F1.”
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