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Martin Brundle identifies Aston Martin problem while backing Jonathan Wheatley move

Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle believes empliying Jonathan Wheatley would be a "smart move" for Aston Martin, though he cautioned that the Silverstone outfit must stabilise its management structure. Audi confirmed on 20 March that Wheatley had left his role as team principal with immediate effect due to personal reasons. While the 58-year-old is yet to confirm his ...

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Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle believes empliying Jonathan Wheatley would be a "smart move" for Aston Martin, though he cautioned that the Silverstone outfit must stabilise its management structure. Audi confirmed on 20 March that Wheatley had left his role as team principal with immediate effect due to personal reasons. While the 58-year-old is yet to confirm his ...

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  • What changed: Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle believes empliying Jonathan Wheatley would be a "smart move" for Aston Martin, though he cautioned that the Silverstone outfit must stabilise its management structure. Audi confirmed on 20 March that Wheatley had left his role as team principal with immediate effect due to personal reasons. While the 58-year-old is yet to confirm his .
  • Who it affects: Aston Martin are the main threads to track.
  • Read next: Start with Aston Martin or Silverstone archive for more context.

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Motorsport.com
Teams
Aston Martin (2026 Team Profile), Audi (2026 Team Profile)
Circuits
Silverstone Circuit (Layout & History)

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