Summary
Aston Martin is trying to hire Jonathan Wheatley, currently leading the Audi Formula 1 team, to manage its team. This move might allow Adrian Newey, Aston Martin's current team leader, to focus on car design. However, technical problems with the Aston Martin car and its new Honda engine are causing challenges this season.
Key Facts
- Aston Martin has approached Audi's F1 team leader, Jonathan Wheatley, to manage their team.
- Wheatley joined Audi in March last year and is based in Switzerland.
- Wheatley's move might take time due to his current contract with Audi.
- Adrian Newey currently leads the Aston Martin team and could focus more on car design if Wheatley joins.
- Aston Martin's car is not performing well, partly due to issues with their Honda engine.
- The Honda engine has problems with reliability and power, affecting race performance.
- Vibrations from the engine are causing discomfort to drivers, impacting races.
- Fernando Alonso withdrew from a recent race due to discomfort from the car's vibrations.
