Audi announce team structure change as F1 debut approaches

Audi has detailed further changes to its F1 team structure as it heads towards its debut season on the grid.

This includes the departure of project CEO Adam Baker, who has left the team by mutual agreement.

In his place, engineer Christian Foyer has joined the team in the chief operating officer role and will take over responsibilities previously held by Baker, with the CEO position eliminated from the structure.

In an effort to realign the duties of senior team members, Mattia Binotto has now become the head of Audi F1 project.

The former Ferrari team principal will take responsibility for the development activities at the Hinwil and Neuburg facilities.

“We would like to thank Adam Baker for his commitment over the past years,” said Audi AG CEO Gernot Dollner. 

“He played a decisive role in shaping the overall strategic concept for the entry of Audi into Formula 1 and got the development of the power unit in Neuburg off the ground.

“With Christian Foyer, we are now bringing a proven expert in process structures in F1 powertrain development into the project. 

“His experience will help ensure the synergistic cooperation and necessary speed on the journey we have embarked upon regarding the debut.”

Audi also expressed while Binotto will be responsible for the overall development, its new team principal Jonathan Wheatley will lead operations trackside.