Audi have confirmed that Jonathan Wheatley has left his role as team principal with immediate effect.

Wheatley joined the team in April last year, when they were Kick Sauber prior to their transition to Audi, but has departed due to personal reasons.

He was formerly at Red Bull before making the switch to Sauber as team principal, and he enjoyed a positive 2025 season, in which driver Nico Hulkenberg achieved a maiden Formula One podium finish.

Audi also made a strong start to the 2026 campaign as Gabriel Bortoleto finished in the points at the Australian Grand Prix.

Wheatley has been linked with the team principal role at Aston Martin, where Adrian Newey is now said to be focusing primarily on the car's design.

"As it continues its journey towards the front of the grid, Audi Revolut F1 Team will implement significant changes to its senior management structure," read an Audi team statement.

"Due to personal reasons, Jonathan Wheatley will depart the team with immediate effect. The team thanks Jonathan for his contribution to the project and wishes him the best for his future endeavours.

BREAKING: Jonathan Wheatley will depart from his role of Team Principal at Audi F1 team with immediate effect

Mattia Binotto will continue leading the team, taking over as Team Principal#F1 pic.twitter.com/ziqEhn88B6

— Formula 1 (@F1) March 20, 2026

"Mattia Binotto, Head of Audi F1 Project, will continue leading the team while taking over additional responsibilities as Team Principal.

"The team's future structure will be fully defined at a later stage, as the organisation continues to adapt to the evolving environment of Formula 1.

"With the unwavering commitment of AUDI AG, Audi Revolut F1 Team will continue progressing towards challenging for championships by 2030."