Formula 1 24 Hours

Last updated: April 24, 2026, 11:30 PM ET

Team Structure & Media Rights

Audi F1 appointed Allan McNish as its new racing director effective immediately, absorbing responsibilities previously managed by team principal Jonathan Wheatley prior to his unexpected departure in March, signaling a significant management realignment for the incoming manufacturer. This organizational shift occurs as media platforms continue to expand access, with Apple TV’s coverage for U.S. viewers emphasizing the complete race weekend narrative, ensuring that pivotal events like the Miami Grand Prix are framed by the development story unfolding across practice, qualifying, and sprint sessions. Elsewhere, speculation among writers regarding calendar expansion suggests a desire for a return to circuits like Sepang, prompting discussion about the historical context of venue selection versus modern track design standards championed by Hermann Tilke's influence on modern circuits.