Former Formula 1 driver Karun Chandhok said Jonathan Wheatley, the former Audi team principal, is not the answer to Aston Martin's 2026 problems, after Audi confirmed Wheatley's exit on 20 March 2026 and Motorsport.com reported he is set to join Aston Martin as team principal.
Chandhok made the comments on the Sky Sports F1 Show, describing Aston Martin's troubles as largely technical and tied to its new Honda power unit rather than a leadership vacancy.
Chandhok said Wheatley is a long-standing paddock figure but argued the team principal role is "the least of the issues" and that Aston Martin needs engine specialists in Sakura to address the power unit faults.
Wheatley has not officially confirmed his next move; Motorsport.com understands he will sign with Aston Martin, and neither Aston Martin nor Jonathan Wheatley has announced a deal.
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