Overview
- Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle said he expects Jonathan Wheatley to join Aston Martin and called the hire a smart move.
- Wheatley left Audi with immediate effect for personal reasons on March 20, and he has not announced his next role.
- Aston Martin has not confirmed a hire, and standard Formula 1 gardening-leave rules could delay any move.
- Brundle said Aston Martin needs stability after a run of leadership changes that has left staff unsure about roles and direction.
- Adrian Newey is expected to focus on car performance, which creates a clear opening for a dedicated day-to-day team principal.