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Jonathan Wheatley's Audi exit sparks strong reaction from Formula 1 fans

Formula 1 fans have reacted to the confirmation of Jonathan Wheatley’s immediate exit as team principal for personal reasons

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This UK Shop Is Building Your Dream Audi Quattro With V8 Power

The Audi Quattro, or Ur-Quattro, remains a holy grail machine for those who worship at the altar of all things all-wheel drive. The original car had a roaring turbocharged five-cylinder engine that punched well above its weight class, plus a rally-bred AWD system and suspension setup.

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This Is Alfa Romeo's Porsche Boxster Rival That Never Happened

The history of the automobile is full of "what ifs"—forgotten concepts, dream cars that never made it past the drawing board, last-minute setbacks, and more. What if Alfa Romeo had built a rival to the Porsche Boxster? Pure fantasy? Not at all.

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Wheatley leaves Audi and clears path to become Aston Martin team principal

Jonathan Wheatley is expected to join Aston Martin as the team principal after Audi confirmed his immediate departure from the same role

The Guardian - UK

Jonathan Wheatley’s move to Aston Martin one step closer

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Jonathan Wheatley officially leaves Audi, before replacing Adrian Newey at Aston Martin

Audi has announced its team principal’s departure, with the Briton set to join Aston Martin in the same role

Motorsport

Wheatley officially leaves Audi ahead of expected Aston Martin move

Audi has announced its team principal’s departure, with the Briton set to join Aston Martin in the same role

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A First For Audi: New Model Is Coming To America Before Global Rollout

European luxury automakers typically take their time bringing new models to the United States. It can take months, if not years, before a product gets its U.S. visa. However, Audi is about to break with tradition by launching the Q9 in the Land of the Free before a global rollout…

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Jaguar Had Four New Cars In Development Before The Type 00 EV Killed Them

Jaguar’s EV-only pledge still hasn’t materialized into cars you can actually buy. In fact, the company currently doesn’t sell any vehicles, having sunsetted production of all previous-generation gas and electric models. The Type 00 concept debuted in late 2024, and it won’t be revealed in its final form until this…

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Audi confirm Jonathan Wheatley exit following Aston Martin speculation over sensational F1 team principal switch

Audi have confirmed Wheatley will depart over ‘personal reasons’ amid ‘significant changes’ to the senior management structure of the Formula 1 outfit

The Independent UK

F1 fans shocked by major Aston Martin team principal shake-up: "Complete fever dream"

Formula 1 fans were left in shock after news broke that Adrian Newey would step down as Aston Martin team principal and be replaced by Audi boss Jonathan Wheatley

Motorsport

Le Mans winner becomes mentor: Audi Legend joins GTSS

Frank Biela will take on the role of Driver’s Mentor in the new GT Summer Series. The Le Mans winner will coach amateur drivers and act as a referee

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Newey to step down as Aston Martin F1 team principal, Wheatley set to join from Audi

Newey will focus exclusively on technical matters amid Aston Martin’s tough start to the 2026 F1 season; he’ll be replaced by a rival team’s boss

Autosport

Adrian Newey to step down as Aston Martin F1 team principal

Newey will focus exclusively on technical matters amid Aston Martin’s tough start to the 2026 F1 season; he’ll be replaced by a rival team’s boss

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These Cars Still Don't Have Volume Knobs In 2026

Buttons in cars are a hot topic—or rather, the lack thereof. When the first iPhone hit the market in 2007, automakers scrambled to get screens into their vehicles as quickly as possible, hoping to cash in on the hot new touchscreen craze.

Motorsport

How China F1 weekend "exposed Audi's weaknesses"

Audi team boss recaps an up-and-down start to the season with a points finish and two missed starts, as Formula 1's latest power unit manufacturer struggles for reliability

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Lamborghini Is Launching Several New Cars In 2026. An EV Will Follow

You’ll still hear people complaining that Lamborghini lost its soul after the Volkswagen Group took over in the late 1990s. That may be partially true, but would we even be talking about the exotic brand in 2026 if it weren’t for the German giant? The Sant’Agata Bolognese company has a…

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Why Some Drivers Are Choosing Older Cars on Purpose—Even If They Can Afford New Ones

At the end of last year, I bought a 2008 Audi. It had relatively low mileage, a great service record, and only two owners (an...

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BMW Won't Rule Out An Electric Sports Car

Electric sports cars haven’t exactly taken off yet. Audi and Porsche both have battery-powered coupes in the works, but the recent slowdown in EV demand has already cast some doubt over those models. BMW, fresh off the debut of its new i3, still believes there’s room for electric sports cars…

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Jonathan Wheatley: Max Verstappen's F1 2026 criticism is "because of where he finds himself"

The Audi team boss and former Red Bull sporting director suspects his former team's plight plays a key part in Verstappen's searing criticism of the new Formula 1 regulations

Autosport

Race winner Doble stays at PMR to complete Audi line-up

Power Maxed completes three-car squad for 2026 alongside Moffat and Patterson

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Ducati Parent Company Volkswagen Faces Worst Annual Financials In A Decade

Volkswagen Group, Ducati's parent company, just posted its FY 2025 Annual Report, and now it's planning one of the biggest series of layoffs in automotive history.

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Audi’s 'Emotional' Sports Car Is Coming Sooner Than We Thought

Audi made a myriad of announcements this week during its annual conference. Not only did it share an early look at the reborn A2, but it also confirmed that the next Q7 and the first Q9 will both launch this year. There’s also a facelifted Q4 E-Tron coming in 2026,…

The Independent UK

Audi revives A2 name for new entry-level electric model due this year

Compact A2 e-tron will target urban EV buyers with a more accessible route into the Audi brand

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'A Real Porsche:' CEO Says New Gas SUV Won't Be A Rebadged Audi

Europeans had to say goodbye to the first-generation Macan in 2024 when Porsche retired the model after it failed to meet new cybersecurity regulations. Globally, the gasoline-fueled crossover is going out of production sometime in the middle of the year, leaving a huge gap in the company’s lineup. That void…

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