Nearly a month into the 2026 Formula 1 season, things have been anything but predictable. One of the many signs of unpredictability came earlier last week, ahead of the 2026 Japanese GP — Audi F1 Team principal Jonathan Wheatley was confirmed to be departing the team, effective immediately, amidst the team’s formative phase. Multiple rumours…
The Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team has moved swiftly to shut down mounting speculation surrounding the role of Adrian Newey, after reports suggested an imminent leadership reshuffle, particularly that of team principal, at the Silverstone-based squad. At the centre of the rumours, claims emerged that Newey—widely regarded as Formula 1’s most successful designer—would step back…
Audi team principal Jonathan Wheatley has opened up about Gabriel Bortoleto’s DNS, the wheelgun problem Nico Hülkenberg encountered, the complexity of the 2026 regulations, the drivability of the new cars, and the F1 grid suffering from reliability concerns in general following their point-less finish at the Chinese GP on Sunday. Hülkenberg missed out on a…
Flavio Briatore confirms talks with Mercedes regarding sale of Otro Capital’s shares in Alpine F1 Team, but clarified it is not with Toto Wolff directly. The American hedge fund company Otro Capital is looking to sell its 24% shares in Alpine F1 Team. The discussions of the same have been on since last year, with…
The 2026 F1 Australian GP featured many twists and turns, but also many firsts — including Audi’s debut with Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto’s first outing for their new team. Unfortunately for one of them, things took an unexpected turn before the race could begin. Hülkenberg qualified eleventh during the 2026 F1 Australian GP, where…
Team principal Jonathan Wheatley opened up about Audi’s expectations ahead of the season opener, sentiments following the race, potential updates to the engine, and Gabriel Bortoleto’s battle with Arvid Lindblad after the German squad scored points on their F1 debut at the 2026 Australian GP. Despite claiming a spot in Q3, Bortoleto was ultimately unable…
As race week finally approaches, Audi make their debut in Formula 1; team principal Jonathan Wheatley and his drivers Nico Hülkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto have shared their views on the upcoming season, as well as what we can expect from one of the new teams on the block ahead of the 2026 F1 Australian GP….
Audi F1’s Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley praised the team’s progress during 2026 pre-season testing in Bahrain, highlighting the strides they’ve made since the shakedown in Barcelona and with how the team has functioned so far. After taking over operations from Sauber, the iconic four rings will compete in Formula 1 for the first time this…
Audi has announced that Emma Felbermayr will return to F1 Academy in 2026 for her second season with the team, driving for Rodin Motorsport. In her 2025 F1 Academy single-seater debut, Felbermayr impressed by finishing 10th in the Drivers’ Standings with 37 points. Standout moments from her season included a P5 finish, her first points…
The Audi F1 Team has announced a driver development programme, with former F1 driver Allan McNish as its director. The announcement is a next step in Audi’s ambition to become champion by 2030. Statement of intent The Audi Driver Development Programme is a clear statement of intent. The German team brands it a “cornerstone of…
