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Aston Martin Shakes Up F1 Leadership: Wheatley Takes Helm
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Aston Martins Formula One Team Undergoes Leadership Shakeup: Johnathan Wheatley Takes Over as Principal, Replacing Adrian Newey
Aston Martins Formula One team is undergoing a significant leadership change for the 2026 season. Johnathan Wheatley, currently with Audi, will become the new principal, replacing Adrian Newey. Wheatley, who joined Audi last May alongside former Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto, faces the challenge of improving the teams performance and satisfying drivers Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll. The team has had a rough start to preparations, with testing issues and a rocky partnership with engine supplier Honda. Newey, a top F1 engineer, will shift back to focusing purely on car design, marking a rare move between rival teams without shared engine deals or close ties.
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