{"id":1902014,"date":"2026-04-24T11:59:06","date_gmt":"2026-04-24T08:59:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1902014"},"modified":"2026-04-24T11:59:06","modified_gmt":"2026-04-24T08:59:06","slug":"audi-f1-team-confirms-le-mans-legend-allan-mcnish-as-racing-director","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/analyse.optim.biz\/?p=1902014","title":{"rendered":"Audi F1 team confirms Le Mans legend Allan McNish as racing director"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/a266186_medium.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;]<\/p>\n<article>\n<header id=\"lbs-article\" class=\"article header article-header section layout layout--article-header\">\n<div class=\"col headline\">\n<div>\n<h1>Audi F1 team confirms Le Mans legend Allan McNish as racing director<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"summary body\">\n<p>Audi confirms the appointment of Allan McNish.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"section two-column\">\n<div class=\"col article-info\">\n<div>\n<address> Lewis Larkam <\/address>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div><time datetime=\"2026-04-24T12:59:06+01:00\">24 Apr 2026<\/time><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"col article-actions\">\n<div class=\"block block-better-social-sharing-buttons block-social-sharing-buttons-block\">\n<div class=\"social-sharing-buttons\"><span class=\"ssb-title\"> Share<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/header>\n<div id=\"lbs-content\" class=\"content wide-two-column-sticky section layout layout--wide-two-column-sticky\">\n<div class=\"col first-column\">\n<div>\n<div>\n<figure> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/a266186_medium.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/a266186_medium.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/a266186_medium.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/a266186_medium.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/a266186_medium.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/a266186_medium.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/a266186_medium.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/a266186_medium.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/a266186_medium.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><figcaption>\n<div>McNish has been appointed racing director<\/div>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-preferred-source\">\n<div class=\"preferred-source-cta\">  Add as a preferred source <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Audi has confirmed that Allan McNish will become racing director of its Formula 1 team, as reported by <em>Crash.net<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>The move to instil McNish as racing director comes as part of a managerial shake-up at Audi following the unexpected departure of former team principal Jonathan Wheatley.<\/p>\n<p>Wheatley suddenly exited Audi with immediate effect between the Chinese and Japanese grands prix on 20 March, leaving Audi project chief Mattia Binotto to take over team principal responsibilities while carrying out a restructure.<\/p>\n<p>McNish, who was previously the director of Audi\u2019s driver development programme, now moves into a senior role within the F1 organisation itself.<\/p>\n<p>He will take responsibility for overseeing all trackside operations, including sporting matters, engineering coordination, driver management, race strategy and garage operations.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cIt is a privilege to take on the role of Racing Director for Audi Revolut F1 Team: this is a marque that means a lot to me and it is an honour to be able to represent Audi and our partners on the most prestigious stage in motorsports,&#8221; McNish said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This is an exciting challenge at a pivotal moment in the history of Audi and Formula One, and I am looking forward to contributing even more directly to our trackside performance.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-616db747d4e71b889523a39e6a9108b79e84a12c7fb1e3543c24b6b0db9e752f\">  Allan McNish set for new racing director role at Audi F1 team   Audi verdict on F1 debut results <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cThe project we are building is ambitious, and my focus will be on ensuring that all aspects of our race operations are delivering at their most competitive level and continuously improving.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Together with our Driver Development Programme, to which I remain fully committed, my focus will be on implementing the building blocks for our success, under the direction of Mattia and the Board of Directors.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The 56-year-old Scott raced in F1 with Toyota in 2002 and also enjoyed a successful sportscar career, winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans three times in 1998, 2008 and 2013.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-0d400066d93abad910b4a927b4b4b42107c09516a7d4c6dc3c0bc1fff71278bf\">  Audi racing legend tipped as F1 team principal option after Wheatley exit   Could Christian Horner answer Audi\u2019s F1 needs after its recent blow? <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>McNish has had a long-standing relationship with Audi and served as team principal of its Formula E squad, leading the team to the championship title in the 2017-2018 season.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAllan brings an exceptional combination of racing experience, technical understanding and leadership to this role,&#8221; added Binotto.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;He has been a central part of the motorsport structure of Audi for many years and, in his roles within Audi Revolut F1 Team since its start, has played a key role in shaping our preparation for Formula One, not least with his work around technical partnerships.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis appointment strengthens our trackside leadership at a crucial stage of our project. Allan\u2019s ability to connect all performance-related areas \u2013 from sporting operations to driver development \u2013 will be fundamental as we continue to build our team.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Audi sits eighth in the constructors\u2019 championship after the opening three rounds of the 2026 F1 season, with Gabriel Bortoleto\u2019s ninth-place finish in Australia marking the German marque\u2019s only points so far.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<h2>In this article<\/h2>\n<div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">F1<\/div>\n<div class=\"field_keywords\">Audi<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"block block-next-prev\">\n<div class=\"next-prev-pager contextual-region\">\n<div class=\"items\">\n<div class=\"item prev\">\n<h3>  Previous<\/h3>\n<div class=\"card card_default\">\n<div class=\"content\"> Fan-favourite track secures 2027 F1 return as Turkish GP signs big new deal<\/div>\n<source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/m284257_2021_turkish_grand_prix-sunday_lat_images.jpg?width=1920&amp;format=webp 1920w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/m284257_2021_turkish_grand_prix-sunday_lat_images.jpg?width=1800&amp;format=webp 1800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/m284257_2021_turkish_grand_prix-sunday_lat_images.jpg?width=1600&amp;format=webp 1600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/m284257_2021_turkish_grand_prix-sunday_lat_images.jpg?width=1500&amp;format=webp 1500w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/m284257_2021_turkish_grand_prix-sunday_lat_images.jpg?width=1200&amp;format=webp 1200w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/m284257_2021_turkish_grand_prix-sunday_lat_images.jpg?width=900&amp;format=webp 900w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/m284257_2021_turkish_grand_prix-sunday_lat_images.jpg?width=800&amp;format=webp 800w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/m284257_2021_turkish_grand_prix-sunday_lat_images.jpg?width=600&amp;format=webp 600w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/m284257_2021_turkish_grand_prix-sunday_lat_images.jpg?width=400&amp;format=webp 400w\" sizes=\"(min-width:1024px) 710px, (min-width:768px) 62vw, 97vw\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-author-block block block-configurable-views-block\">\n<div class=\"author-view grid-view js-view-dom-id-806d8badcb05d6a0e807909c87333cebd97c13df53107d5ed24c3fc632bc7b09\">\n<div class=\"card user default\">\n<div class=\"image\"> <source srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/1bc46a82-ac76-40ea-9cf5-d309b802b0ef_1.jpeg?height=270&amp;format=webp 270w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/1bc46a82-ac76-40ea-9cf5-d309b802b0ef_1.jpeg?height=180&amp;format=webp 180w,https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/pictures\/1bc46a82-ac76-40ea-9cf5-d309b802b0ef_1.jpeg?height=90&amp;format=webp 90w\" sizes=\"100px\" type=\"image\/webp\" \/><\/div>\n<div class=\"info\">\n<div class=\"header\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"name\">Lewis Larkam<\/div>\n<div class=\"role\">F1 Editor<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"desc\">\n<p>Lewis regularly attends Grands Prix for Crash.net around the world. 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now moves into a senior role within the F1 organisation itself.<\/p>\n<p>He will take responsibility for overseeing all trackside operations, including sporting matters, engineering coordination, driver management, race strategy and garage operations.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cIt is a privilege to take on the role of Racing Director for Audi Revolut F1 Team: this is a marque that means a lot to me and it is an honour to be able to represent Audi and our partners on the most prestigious stage in motorsports,&#8221; McNish said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This is an exciting challenge at a pivotal moment in the history of Audi and Formula One, and I am looking forward to contributing even more directly to our trackside performance.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-616db747d4e71b889523a39e6a9108b79e84a12c7fb1e3543c24b6b0db9e752f\">  Allan McNish set for new racing director role at Audi F1 team   Audi verdict on F1 debut results <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cThe project we are building is ambitious, and my focus will be on ensuring that all aspects of our race operations are delivering at their most competitive level and continuously improving.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Together with our Driver Development Programme, to which I remain fully committed, my focus will be on implementing the building blocks for our success, under the direction of Mattia and the Board of Directors.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The 56-year-old Scott raced in F1 with Toyota in 2002 and also enjoyed a successful sportscar career, winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans three times in 1998, 2008 and 2013.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-0d400066d93abad910b4a927b4b4b42107c09516a7d4c6dc3c0bc1fff71278bf\">  Audi racing legend tipped as F1 team principal option after Wheatley exit   Could Christian Horner answer Audi\u2019s F1 needs after its recent blow? <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>McNish has had a long-standing relationship with Audi and served as team principal of its Formula E squad, leading the team to the championship title in the 2017-2018 season.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAllan brings an exceptional combination of racing experience, technical understanding and leadership to this role,&#8221; added Binotto.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;He has been a central part of the motorsport structure of Audi for many years and, in his roles within Audi Revolut F1 Team since its start, has played a key role in shaping our preparation for Formula One, not least with his work around technical partnerships.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis appointment strengthens our trackside leadership at a crucial stage of our project. Allan\u2019s ability to connect all performance-related areas \u2013 from sporting operations to driver development \u2013 will be fundamental as we continue to build our team.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Audi sits eighth in the constructors\u2019 championship after the opening three rounds of the 2026 F1 season, with Gabriel Bortoleto\u2019s ninth-place finish in Australia marking the German marque\u2019s only points so far.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"body\">\n<p>Audi has confirmed that Allan McNish will become racing director of its Formula 1 team, as reported by <em>Crash.net<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>The move to instil McNish as racing director comes as part of a managerial shake-up at Audi following the unexpected departure of former team principal Jonathan Wheatley.<\/p>\n<p>Wheatley suddenly exited Audi with immediate effect between the Chinese and Japanese grands prix on 20 March, leaving Audi project chief Mattia Binotto to take over team principal responsibilities while carrying out a restructure.<\/p>\n<p>McNish, who was previously the director of Audi\u2019s driver development programme, now moves into a senior role within the F1 organisation itself.<\/p>\n<p>He will take responsibility for overseeing all trackside operations, including sporting matters, engineering coordination, driver management, race strategy and garage operations.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cIt is a privilege to take on the role of Racing Director for Audi Revolut F1 Team: this is a marque that means a lot to me and it is an honour to be able to represent Audi and our partners on the most prestigious stage in motorsports,&#8221; McNish said.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This is an exciting challenge at a pivotal moment in the history of Audi and Formula One, and I am looking forward to contributing even more directly to our trackside performance.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-616db747d4e71b889523a39e6a9108b79e84a12c7fb1e3543c24b6b0db9e752f\">  Allan McNish set for new racing director role at Audi F1 team   Audi verdict on F1 debut results <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>\u201cThe project we are building is ambitious, and my focus will be on ensuring that all aspects of our race operations are delivering at their most competitive level and continuously improving.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;Together with our Driver Development Programme, to which I remain fully committed, my focus will be on implementing the building blocks for our success, under the direction of Mattia and the Board of Directors.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The 56-year-old Scott raced in F1 with Toyota in 2002 and also enjoyed a successful sportscar career, winning the 24 Hours of Le Mans three times in 1998, 2008 and 2013.<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"ins-related_content dsp-related_content_in_article_2\">\n<h2>Read More<\/h2>\n<div class=\"related-content-in-body js-view-dom-id-0d400066d93abad910b4a927b4b4b42107c09516a7d4c6dc3c0bc1fff71278bf\">  Audi racing legend tipped as F1 team principal option after Wheatley exit   Could Christian Horner answer Audi\u2019s F1 needs after its recent blow? <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<p>McNish has had a long-standing relationship with Audi and served as team principal of its Formula E squad, leading the team to the championship title in the 2017-2018 season.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAllan brings an exceptional combination of racing experience, technical understanding and leadership to this role,&#8221; added Binotto.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;He has been a central part of the motorsport structure of Audi for many years and, in his roles within Audi Revolut F1 Team since its start, has played a key role in shaping our preparation for Formula One, not least with his work around technical partnerships.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis appointment strengthens our trackside leadership at a crucial stage of our project. Allan\u2019s ability to connect all performance-related areas \u2013 from sporting operations to driver development \u2013 will be fundamental as we continue to build our team.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Audi sits eighth in the constructors\u2019 championship after the opening three rounds of the 2026 F1 season, with Gabriel Bortoleto\u2019s ninth-place finish in Australia marking the German marque\u2019s only points so far.\u00a0<\/p>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-block\">\n<div class=\"mpu-title\"><span>Article continues below<\/span><span>ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside>\n<div class=\"block block-echobox\">\n<h2>Subscribe to our F1 Newsletter<\/h2>\n<div class=\"info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-info\" id=\"edit-info--2\">\n<p>Get the latest F1 news, exclusives, interviews and promotions from the paddock direct to your inbox<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"extra-info js-form-wrapper form-wrapper\" data-drupal-selector=\"edit-legal\" id=\"edit-legal--2\">\n<p>For more information see our Privacy Policy<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<\/div>\n<p>[analyse_source url=&#8221;http:\/\/crash.net\/f1\/news\/1093373\/1\/audi-f1-team-confirms-le-mans-legend-allan-mcnish-racing-director&#8221;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[analyse_image type=&#8221;featured&#8221; src=&#8221;https:\/\/cdn.crash.net\/2026-04\/a266186_medium.jpg?width=1600&amp;aspect_ratio=16:9&#8243;] Audi F1 team confirms Le Mans legend Allan McNish as racing director Audi confirms the appointment of Allan McNish. 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