Audi appoints Allan McNish as Racing Director, succeeding Jonathan Wheatley
Audi announced the promotion of long‑time staff member Allan McNish to Racing Director, replacing Jonathan Wheatley. McNish will oversee operations, strategy and driver development from the Miami Grand Prix, reinforcing Audi’s leadership as it builds toward the 2026 F1 season.
Audi has promoted veteran motorsport figure Allan McNish to Racing Director, filling the vacancy left by Jonathan Wheatley. McNish, a former F1 driver and long‑time Audi staffer, will take charge of trackside operations at the Miami Grand Prix.
Why it matters:
- Maintains continuity after Wheatley’s sudden exit.
- Places an experienced leader with driver‑development and technical expertise at race‑day.
- Signals Audi’s push to strengthen trackside leadership ahead of 2026.
The details:
- Oversees all trackside operations, from sporting matters and engineering coordination to garage logistics.
- Directs race strategy, driver management and on‑track media/partner activations.
- Works with COO/CTO Mattia Binotto to align technical development with performance goals.
- Will debut at the Miami Grand Prix, the season opener.
Mattia Binotto, Audi’s COO and CTO, said: “Allan brings an exceptional blend of racing experience and technical insight. This appointment strengthens our trackside leadership at a crucial stage.”
What's next:
- McNish’s debut in Miami will be the first test of his ability to integrate strategy and technical execution.
- Audi aims to solidify its operations ahead of the 2026 power‑unit regulations, with Binotto’s continued involvement.
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