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Audi’s Wheatley set to replace Newey as Aston Martin team boss
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19/03/2026 at 17:3919/03/2026 at 20:39 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. Aston Martin F1 has executed a stunning management pivot, with current team principal Adrian Newey, stepping back from the pit wall to focus entirely on the drawing board, and being replaced by Audi team boss Jonathan Wheatley. In a sport that thrives on long-term planning and careful transitions, this one feels more like a mid-race swerve. Wheatley’s impending move is all the more startling given the timing: he only joined Audi less than a year ago after a two-decade tenure at Red Bull Racing. Now, after just 10 months, he will reportedly be heading back to familiar...
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