Mattia Binotto has very clear ideas about Audi’s objectives, especially in the long term, which is crucial as it means having a precise roadmap of the steps required to turn ambition into success in Formula 1. In its first season as a works outfit, Audi already has a strong foundation, as the Italian engineer claims his team has the fourth-best chassis in the field.
Speaking about the start of the season, Binotto outlined the strengths and weaknesses of the R26, revealing that based on the team's data analysis and GPS estimates, Audi appears to have the fourth‑best chassis on the grid. The team, which currently sits ninth in the constructors’ standings, is presumably behind Ferrari, Mercedes and McLaren in Binotto’s eyes, with Red Bull currently further back but credited with the second‑best engine.
