Audi restructured its F1 team’s second management, less than a year later, officially appearing on the grid for the next season.
Mattia Binott, formerly the CEO and technical officer, became the head of the Audi F1 project, with CEO Adam Baker resigning from the company.
An Audi spokesman said the move has “definitely and streamlined” the structure of the engine and chassis divisions.
Binotto joined Audi last July and removed former Formula One CEO Andreas Seidl. Andreas Seidl was hired by McLaren, who served as the team principal at the end of 2022.
A spokesperson said it became clear over time that if the Binott was properly installed, the CEO’s role has become “outdated.”
The Audi Project is split between two sites. The power unit base is located in Neubag and Deldnow, Germany, and the vehicle design and manufacturing base currently competing in Formula 1 as Sauber under Audi’s ownership is located in Hinwill, Switzerland.
Audi will officially enter Formula 1 in 2026. These increase the power provided by the engine’s electrical components to about 50%.
The company is also looking for a British base to house a portion of its design team so that Audi can leverage its so-called “motorsports valley” expertise in southeastern England.
The responsibilities of Binott and team principal Jonathan Wheatley remain unchanged under the new structure.
Binott is responsible for the overall design and manufacturing of the chassis and engines, but when the car leaves the factory to race, Wheatley runs a team. Wheatley was recruited by Red Bull, where he served as sports director. Last month, I started working at Sauber in the third race of this season, the Japanese Grand Prix.
Audi has also appointed new Chief Operating Officer Christian Fowier to take over the responsibility of the engines that Baker had previously held.
