Audi continues the reorganization of its project in Formula 1 as it approaches its official entry on the grid, scheduled for 2026, by announcing several major adjustments in its ruling structure.
The departure of Adam Baker, who hit the CEO post of the F1 program so far, was confirmed on Monday. The German brand specifies that this separation was made by mutual agreement. Baker’s role will not be directly replaced, since the CEO’s function disappears from the organization chart. His responsibilities will be taken up by Christian Foyer, appointed Director of Operations. Experienced engineer in the development of powertrain groups, Foyer brings in Audi a precious expertise to strengthen the synergy between the different poles of the project.
In addition, Mattia Binotto was officially appointed as manager of the Audi F1 project. The former director of the Scuderia Ferrari will supervise all technical development activities on the sites of Hinwil, Switzerland, and Neuburg, Germany. He will work closely with Christian Foyer to advance the engine program, already launched for several months.
« We would like to thank Adam Baker for his commitment in recent years », And disculing lowte lowners, PDG the audi ag. «So long { He played a decisive role in the development of the global strategic concept for the entry of Audi into Formula 1 and launched the development of the Motopropheur group in Neuburg. With Christian Foyer, we integrate into the project an expert confirmed in the structures of the development process of powertrain in F1. His experience will help to guarantee synergistic cooperation and the necessary speed in the context of the project that we have undertaken for our beginnings. »
Finally, Audi said that Mattia Binotto would be responsible for global development and that Jonathan Wheatley, recently appointed team director, will be responsible for operations on the circuits, thus completing a management team now full for the beginnings of the German stable in F1.
