Fernando Alonso misses Thursday media day at the Japanese Grand Prix after welcoming his first child with partner Melissa Jimenez. The 44-year-old two-time world champion will be back in the car on Friday.
Jonathan Wheatley has left Audi as F1 team principal after just two races, with a move to Aston Martin widely expected but not yet confirmed.
Aston Martin have made an approach for Audi team principal Jonathan Wheatley as they seek to overhaul their struggling Formula 1 operation and restore competitiveness.