Audi Just Hired the Man Who Ran Mercedes’ F1 Engine Shop Before Its Dynasty

Audi Sport has appointed Thomas Fuhr as the new CEO of 'Audi Formula Racing GmbH', effective November 1. The German manufacturer's F1 power unit project will be overseen by Fuhr, who will be based in Neuburg an der Donau. Thomas Fuhr's previous role was as Managing Director at Mercedes-AMG High Performance Powertrains between 2009 and 2012, where he helped develop the team's dominant V6 Hybrid power unit.

Before that, he worked at GROHE, LIXIL, and Georg Fischer Building Flow Solutions. Stefan Dreyer will remain as Chief Technology Officer, while Christian Foyer will stay as Chief Operating Officer. Audi's power unit ranks eighth in the F1 constructors' championship with 23 points, positioned above teams such as Williams, Aston Martin, and Cadillac.

Fuhr expressed his excitement about joining Audi's Formula 1 project and his goal of building on the team's progress in the sport. Mattia Binotto, the team principal, welcomed Fuhr's addition and praised his ability to lead high-performing teams, emphasizing that Fuhr will play a crucial role in further developing the team and organization to become the best F1 manufacturer.