Mercedes has elevated Bradley Lord, its long-time communications chief, to deputy team principal. The promotion formalizes his growing role and is intended to support Toto Wolff in managing the team's expanding operations, though Wolff retains full authority as team principal and CEO.
Aston Martin F1 owner Lawrence Stroll has moved to quash speculation about Adrian Newey's position, firmly stating the legendary designer is his 'partner' and remains focused on technical leadership. This comes after Jonathan Wheatley's exit from Audi sparked rumors of a reunion.
Audi confirms the immediate departure of Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley, with CEO Mattia Binotto taking over the role. The move, attributed to personal reasons, comes amid speculation linking Wheatley to Aston Martin. Audi defiantly reaffirms its commitment to its goal of fighting for Formula 1 championships by 2030.
Audi F1 Team has parted ways with Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley, with Mattia Binotto taking over the role. The sudden move fuels speculation that Wheatley is set to join crisis-hit Aston Martin, which would allow Adrian Newey to step back from team principal duties and focus solely on car design.
Mercedes promotes communications chief Bradley Lord to deputy team principal, making him Toto Wolff’s second‑in‑command. The move formalises a role handled and improves leadership as F1 grows.
Mercedes F1 has promoted Bradley Lord to Deputy Team Principal to bolster its senior leadership. The move formalizes a role he's occasionally filled and aims to optimize the team's management structure amid a period of strong on-track performance and sport-wide growth.
Kimi Antonelli's stunning debut win for Mercedes in China left former Ferrari chairman Luca di Montezemolo with mixed feelings. While proud of the Italian's talent, he revealed Ferrari consciously avoided signing the young prodigy, believing the immense pressure of driving for the Scuderia would have 'destroyed' him, highlighting the unique burden placed on Italian drivers at Maranello.
Max Verstappen will race a Mercedes-AMG GT3 for the first time this weekend at the Nurburgring in a key warm-up for May's 24-hour race. The event highlights his extracurricular racing ambitions and a notable tie-up with Mercedes, set against his challenging start to the 2026 F1 season with Red Bull.
Audi's F1 team has lost Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley immediately, with project lead Mattia Binotto taking over the role. The move fuels speculation that Wheatley is set to join Aston Martin, potentially freeing Adrian Newey to focus solely on technical direction.
Pierre Gasly says Alpine has shown the potential to fight F1's top teams after a strong Chinese GP, marking a dramatic turnaround from their 2025 backmarker status. The team's early focus on its 2026 car and switch to Mercedes power is paying off, with Gasly finishing sixth in Shanghai and qualifying ahead of the Red Bulls.
Helmut Marko banned Max Verstappen from driving a Formula 1 car on the dangerous Nürburgring Nordschleife, despite the driver's interest sparked by a record Porsche lap. Marko cited extreme safety risks, though Verstappen now races there in GT3 cars.
Jolyon Palmer has countered claims that Lewis Hamilton might regret leaving Mercedes after seeing Kimi Antonelli win in China. Palmer asserts Hamilton is dedicated to his 'legendary' final career chapter at Ferrari, a team he believes is closing in on a breakthrough victory.
