Formula 1 commentator Martin Brundle has backed Jonathan Wheatley to complete a speculated move to Aston Martin due to the seismic nature of his departure from rivals Audi. The... read more »
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It was at the Japanese Grand Prix last year that Jonathan Wheatley made his first appearance as team principal of what is now Audi's works Formula 1 team. After two... read more »
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Audi says there won't be a quick fix for its biggest weakness in F1 2026. read more »
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Here's how Audi plans to restructure following the surprise departure of Jonathan Wheatley. read more »
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F1 correspondent Lawrence Barretto and Aston Martin Third Driver Jak Crawford are Tom Clarkson’s guests in the Suzuka paddock for F1 Nation’s review of the Japanese Grand Prix.... read more »
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Audi F1 team principal Mattia Binotto has opened up on his own future as team boss. read more »
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Audi left the Japanese Grand Prix with a mixture of encouragement and frustration after both cars reached the chequered flag for the first time this season - but early‑race... read more »
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An Audi F1 star has reacted to the shock departure of his team principal, who walked away from the role last week. read more »
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It?s been a good weekend so far and we are satisfied with where we are at the moment. read more »
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‘He couldn’t commit long term’ — Binotto details the shock decision behind Wheatley’s sudden Audi exit. read more »
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Max Verstappen is at a loss with his Red Bull Formula 1 car after his Japanese Grand Prix qualifying ended as early as Q2.The four-time world champion was ninth-fastest in the... read more »
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Mercedes sent out a not-so-subtle reminder to their F1 rivals that they, not McLaren or Ferrari, remain the team to beat at the Japanese Grand Prix. read more »
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Audi experienced a day of contrasts on Friday at the Japanese Grand Prix, showing flashes of competitive pace while also battling reliability setbacks that limited their running. read more »
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Audi F1 project chief Mattia Binotto has spoken out for the first time since Jonathan Wheatley quit as Team Principal last week, revealing the Englishman was 'relieved of... read more »
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Audi have a new F1 team principal just two races into the 2026 F1 season following the shock departure of Jonathan Wheatley, but who is Mattia Binotto and where have we seen... read more »
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It's been a bit of a mixed Friday. read more »
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For Nico Hulkenberg, the departure of former Audi team boss Jonathan Wheatley came as a shock. read more »
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A new name has been thrown into the Jonathan Wheatley/Adrian Newey/Audi/Aston Martin F1 team switch rumour mill. read more »
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A text message from his mother delivered news that Nico Hulkenberg never expected during a sim session... read more »
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Nico Hulkenberg has appeared to confirm rumours of friction within the Audi Formula 1 team preceding the exit of former boss Jonathan Wheatley by admitting there was... read more »
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Gabriel Bortoleto has praised the impact of Jonathan Wheatley during his short stay with the Audi Formula 1 team. read more »
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We've seen encouraging signs in terms of pace over the first two races, but we understand there are areas where we can still improve - both in performance and execution. read more »
Japanese Grand Prix
29th of March 2026
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| Pos | Driver | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | George Russell | 51 |
| 2 | Kimi Antonelli | 47 |
| 3 | Charles Leclerc | 34 |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | 33 |
| 5 | Oliver Bearman | 17 |
| 6 | Lando Norris | 15 |
| 7 | Pierre Gasly | 9 |
| 8 | Max Verstappen | 8 |
| 9 | Liam Lawson | 8 |
| 10 | Arvid Lindblad | 4 |
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mercedes | 98 |
| 2 | Ferrari | 67 |
| 3 | McLaren | 18 |
| 4 | Haas F1 Team | 17 |
| 5 | Red Bull Racing | 12 |
| 6 | Racing Bulls | 12 |
| 7 | Alpine | 10 |
| 8 | Audi | 2 |
| 9 | Williams | 2 |
| 10 | Cadillac | 0 |
