Audi has hired the former head of Mercedes' Formula 1 engine division, who led the department before the team's dominant era. The appointment was reported by Darshan Chokhani on October 29, 2026.
Audi Hires Former Mercedes F1 Engine Chief

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Audi has hired the former head of Mercedes' Formula 1 engine division, who led the department before the team's dominant era. The appointment was reported by Darshan Chokhani on October 29, 2026.