team
Born
for this.
This team is built on purpose, united to push beyond limits.
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drivers
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leadership
Mattia Binotto
Team Principal
Mattia Binotto, one of Formula 1’s most experienced leaders, began his career at Scuderia Ferrari in 1995 as an engineer in the engine department, contributing to Michael Schumacher’s world championship dominance. His technical precision and collaborative leadership saw him rise steadily within the organization.
As Ferrari evolved through the V10, V8, and V6 hybrid eras, Binotto’s role grew, and he was appointed Technical Director of Chassis and Power Unit in 2016. In this position, he integrated the team’s technical structure, helping Ferrari return to consistent race-winning form. In 2019, Binotto was appointed Team Principal, steering the organization through major regulatory transitions and structural modernization.
Binotto joined the then-Sauber team in 2024, taking a leading role in shaping the strategic and technical foundations for Audi as it prepared for its factory entry into Formula 1.
As Head of Audi F1 Project, Binotto now works in a co-leadership structure with Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley. He is responsible for ensuring seamless alignment between Audi’s power-unit operations in Neuburg and the chassis headquarters in Hinwil and Bicester. His extensive top-team experience and engineering authority are a central driving force behind the team’s long-term goals.
Jonathan Wheatley
Team Principal
Jonathan Wheatley, Team Principal, began his Formula 1 career in 1991 with Benetton. He quickly became a key figure within the team, contributing to Michael Schumacher’s first two World Championship titles. His progression continued at the newly established Renault F1 Team from 2001, where he helped deliver back-to-back championships with Fernando Alonso, growing his reputation for building high-performing teams.
Wheatley joined Red Bull Racing in 2006, playing an integral role in the team’s rise to success. As Sporting Director from 2018, he oversaw FIA sporting matters and led the development of one of the fastest and most consistent pit crews in the sport’s history. During his tenure, Red Bull secured 14 World Championship titles, including eight Drivers’ and six Constructors’ championships.
Driver Development Program
Emma Felbermayr
Team Academy
Directly from the Audi F1 Team headquarters, we are proud to spotlight Emma Felbermayr, the first female athlete to join our elite Audi Driver Development Programme (DDP). Representing the four rings in the F1 Academy with Rodin Motorsport, Emma is a cornerstone of our commitment to nurturing world-class talent as we approach our 2026 factory debut. Following her successful transition from the Sauber Academy and her historic breakthrough victory in Montreal, she now works closely with our technical staff in Hinwil to push the boundaries of performance. Emma embodies the 'Vorsprung' spirit, combining technical precision with racing DNA, as she paves the way for a new generation of drivers within the Audi family.
Freddie Slater
Team Academy
At the core of our future strategy, the Audi F1 Team is proud to showcase Freddie Slater, the premier talent selected to headline our new Audi Driver Development Programme (DDP). After dominating the international scene with a historic record of 15 victories in Italian F4 and securing the FRECA title in 2025, Freddie embodies the ambition and technical precision that define the four rings. Currently competing with Trident Motorsport in FIA Formula 3, Slater works in direct integration with our engineers in Hinwil, utilizing our state-of-the-art facilities to perfect his transition to elite motorsport. Under the mentorship of Allan McNish, Freddie is not just a prospect, but a cornerstone of our academy as we march toward our official grid debut in 2026.
