Wheatley leaves Audi F1 amid immediate move rumors
Jonathan Wheatly has left the Formula One team at an early stage of his tenure with only two races completed under him. Audi confirmed he is departing "with immediate effect" following personal reasons, while speculation intensifies that Aston Martin will appoint a dedicated principal to replace Newey's dual role amid their own management restructuring efforts in 2026 reports from Mar 25 sources across Europe and Americas (Srf.ch/Bluewin/Faz).
Jonathan Wheatley has abruptly left his role as team principal at Formula 1's new works project after only two races. The exit is widely attributed by sources to an approach he received for a position with Aston Martin in the UK, though Audi cited personal reasons and acted swiftly upon hearing rumors of news