McNish reflects on first weekend as Audi Racing Director

Allan McNish has officially begun his tenure as Racing Director for Audi, marking his first weekend in the role at the Miami Grand Prix. Despite the team's challenging performance, with Gabriel Bortoleto finishing P12 and Nico Hulkenberg retiring, McNish embraced the operational complexities of the role. He noted that the position encompasses much more than just trackside management, requiring oversight across marketing, communications, and extensive promotional activities. Reflecting on his passion for the sport, the former F1 driver emphasized that he remains deeply committed to success, stating he only feels content when the team wins. Despite recognizing the statistical difficulty of winning in racing, he remains invigorated by the competitive environment. McNish expressed particular pride in Bortoleto's on-track performance, especially an aggressive overtake on Isack Hadjar, noting that such dedication from a driver is the best way to reward the hard work of the mechanics.