Wheatley hails ‘historic’ first points for Audi on F1 debut

Audi celebrated a historic milestone at the Australian Grand Prix as Gabriel Bortoleto secured a P9 finish, marking the team’s first-ever points in Formula 1. Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley hailed the result as a promising start, especially given the technical challenges faced by the team. While Nico Hülkenberg was forced to retire before the start due to a telemetry loss, Bortoleto showcased his development and work ethic by effectively managing a two-stop strategy. Wheatley emphasized that the team is focused on continuous improvement, particularly as they navigate the complexities of running a brand-new, bespoke power unit without the benefit of customer data. Looking ahead, the team remains optimistic about their development trajectory in this new era of regulations.