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The biggest surprises and disappointments of F1's 2026 field so far

Most teams and drivers had high expectations heading into F1's new era, but who has impressed - and who has failed to deliver?

Autosport

Jonathan Wheatley backed for Aston Martin F1 team principal role: "He's a fighter"

David Coulthard has backed Jonathan Wheatley for a potential Aston Martin team principal role after his sudden departure from Audi

Motorsport

Aston Martin’s “constant change” criticised as damaging team culture amid 2026 F1 struggles

Will Buxton has criticised Aston Martin’s frequent leadership changes, warning that the instability is damaging the team’s culture and long-term direction

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Ollie Bearman crash - latest: FIA release statement after 191mph shunt in Japan

F1’s governing body has spoken out after the British 20-year-old endured a massive crash on Sunday

The Independent UK

Aston Martin and Honda: the F1 partnership that promised flair but has only seen despair

In-fighting, ‘nerve damage’ concerns and the slowest car on the grid. Could it be going any worse at Aston Martin?

The Independent UK

Honda admits F1 project rebuild behind Aston Martin concerns

Honda says staff changes and late restart explain gap to its Red Bull-era success

Motorsport

Honda clarifies F1 timeline after Newey comments: “It is a misunderstanding”

HRC president Koji Watanabe explains why Honda’s Formula 1 project is in a completely different state compared to its successful years with Red Bull – and a misunderstanding surrounding that

Autosport

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Aston Martin: Jonathan Wheatley isn’t joining “for the time being”

Aston ambassador Pedro de la Rosa has tentatively reflected on Jonathan Wheatley’s future

Motorsport

Why Max Verstappen Kicked Out a Journalist From a Japan F1 Media Session

The Red Bull star carried over resentment from a previous exchange, resulting in a bizarre and tense scene ahead of the Japanese Grand Prix.

Sports Illustrated

From Tokyo to Coventry: Haas team boss Ayao Komatsu on his journey to F1’s ‘piranha club’

EXCLUSIVE: The Japanese engineer by trade is leading a team currently positioned above Max Verstappen’s Red Bull. He speaks to Kieran Jackson, ahead of his home race in Suzuka, about his road to the top-table, ignoring Drive to Survive and why Ollie Bearman ‘has no ceiling at all’

The Independent UK

Question of the week: How long will Aston Martin's current crisis last?

There's no competition for the 'biggest negative surprise' award at the start of the new F1 season - but is there a way out for the Aston Martin project going forward? And how soon can solutions be found and implemented?

Motorsport

Fernando Alonso to miss Japanese GP media day after birth of first child

The 44-year-old Aston Martin driver is still set to be present on Friday at the track in Suzuka for practice

The Independent UK

Adrian Newey ‘not doing well’ amid Aston Martin turmoil, says close F1 confidante

Aston team principal Newey has been under intense scrutiny after the team’s disastrous start to the new season

The Independent UK

Audi's F1 Boss Is Already Leaving For A Rival Team: Report

Audi has had a slow start in its 2026 Formula 1 debut. The team has just two points and currently sits in eighth place overall after two races. But apparently, Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley has seen enough.

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The Guardian - UK

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

Motorsport

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

Autosport

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

The Independent UK

Aston Martin deny reports Adrian Newey has quit as team principal

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The Independent UK

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

Autosport

A look at Aston Martin's team boss merry-go-round, with Adrian Newey set to step down

With the news that Adrian Newey will step away from the Aston Martin team principal role, the squad will have its fifth since joining F1 in 2021

Motorsport

Every Aston Martin F1 team boss before outgoing Adrian Newey

With the news that Adrian Newey will step away from the Aston Martin team principal role, the squad will have its fifth since joining F1 in 2021

Motorsport

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

Autosport

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

Motorsport

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

The Guardian - UK

‘I was struggling to feel my hands’: Aston Martin’s problems laid bare by Alonso’s woe in China

So severe is the vibration problem caused by the car’s Honda engine that the team principal feared his drivers suffering permanent nerve damage

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