Adrian Newey will announce his resignation as director of the Aston Martin Formula 1 team, a change that will take place at a difficult time for the team. To focus on technical issues, Newey will be replaced by Jonathan Wheatley, current head of Audi, with whom he has maintained a professional relationship at Red Bull for two decades.
This move comes after a disappointing start to the 2026 season for Aston Martin, which has suffered several problems with the power unit designed in collaboration with Honda. The AMR26, designed by Newey, has yet to complete a full race.
Wheatley, who has been at Audi for the past year, will move to England after this experience, but his onboarding will depend on the clauses of his contract with Audi. This change may offer a new perspective to an Aston Martin looking to improve, with the idea that the situation cannot get any worse.
Additionally, it is likely that Newey’s recommendation influenced the selection of Wheatley, considering their shared history at Red Bull. Newey’s promotion to team director, announced just four months ago, has been brief and marked by the current challenges facing the team.
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