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Audi launches driver academy under McNish

Jan.26 Audi has launched a new driver development program as part of its build-up to Formula 1, appointing Allan McNish as director. The initiative is designed to identify and develop young talent from karting and the junior single-seater ladder, forming a structured pathway into Audi's future Formula 1 operation. McNish, a former F1 driver and three-time Le Mans winner with Audi, said the program would look beyond raw pace. 'We are not just looking for speed,' McNish said. 'We are looking for resilience, intelligence and a team-driven mindset that defines a future Audi champion.' Team principal Jonathan Wheatley said the program underlined Audi's long-term ambitions in Formula 1....
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