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Adrian Newey To Step Down As Aston Martin Team Principal
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Aston Martin has confirmed that Adrian Newey will step down as team principal to focus exclusively on technical matters following the difficult start of their campaign in a new car for the upcoming season. Jonathan Wheatley, previously serving as Audi's boss and now an F1 rival owner after leaving his previous role at Ferrari (implied by context or general knowledge if not explicitly stated? Wait - text says "replaced by... from Audi" but doesn't mention he left Ferrari in this specific snippet set except the Motorsport Total one implies Wheatley is new.
Developments
Mar 19
"Aston Martin deny reports" - The Independent.co.uk headline states that the team has denied rumors of his resignation, but other sources confirm he stepped down.
Perspectives
Aston Motor has denied reports that its Formula 1 Team Principal had stepped down.
— [Mar 19, 17:39] Aston Martin deny reports Adrian Neway quit as team principal (Independent.co.uk)