Audi F1 entry via legacy team proves harder than starting fresh

10 articles · Updated · Bloomberg · Apr 30

Team principal Mattia Binotto said in Miami that turning a former private small team into a winner is especially difficult against more established rivals.
He said inherited culture and mindset can hinder progress more than building a new operation from scratch.
The comments underline the scale of Audi's challenge as the German carmaker seeks to become competitive in Formula 1.

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