Mattia Binotto - Biography
- Head of Audi F1 Project
Mattia Binotto, one of Formula 1’s most experienced leaders, began his career at Scuderia Ferrari in 1995 as an engineer in the engine department, contributing to Michael Schumacher’s world championship dominance. His technical precision and collaborative leadership saw him rise steadily within the organization.
As Ferrari evolved through the V10, V8, and V6 hybrid eras, Binotto’s role grew, and he was appointed Technical Director of Chassis and Power Unit in 2016. In this position, he integrated the team’s technical structure, helping Ferrari return to consistent race-winning form. In 2019, Binotto was appointed Team Principal, steering the organization through major regulatory transitions and structural modernization.
Binotto joined the then-Sauber team in 2024, taking a leading role in shaping the strategic and technical foundations for Audi as it prepared for its factory entry into Formula 1.
As Head of Audi F1 Project, Binotto now works in a co-leadership structure with Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley. He is responsible for ensuring seamless alignment between Audi’s power-unit operations in Neuburg and the chassis headquarters in Hinwil and Bicester. His extensive top-team experience and engineering authority are a central driving force behind the team’s long-term goals.