I have not had a chance to speak to Mr Audetto - but I have met him and seen him a few times around the team. He appears to be a mild-mannered man who obviously commands a lot of respect and attention from the whole team, but under that mild-mannered exterior is a very hard-nosed man. I have seen him conducting 'discussions' and heard of the outcomes. This is a tough boss and a tough opponent.

You can see from the list below that he has a lot of experience. One day, when he isn't so busy, I will hopefully get a few minutes to have a chat and get his views on a team that is waking F1 up to a new force.

Previous positions

• Vice President and Commercial Director, MEL/MCT (Menard Group), UK
• Engine Department Co-ordinator and Business Development Director, Renault F1
• Vice President and Commercial Director, TWR - attracting major manufacturers (GM, VW Audi, Renault, Nissan, Lamborghini, Ducati) to receive cutting edge engineering solutions.
• Developed Ligier and Arrows in F1; Volvo in BTCC; Nissan in Le Mans and IRL;
• Cheever-Red Bull Racing in IRL- USA Championships, as TWR Racing Director
• General Manager, SBK Superbike World Championship.
• General Manager, Lamborghini Engineering, Chrysler Group, engine suppliers to F1 Teams including Lotus, Ligier, Larrousse and Minardi.
• Director of Public Relations and Sport Activities, Automobili Lamborghini, engine suppliers
  to Off-Shore and Sport-Car World Championship Teams.
• General Manager, Abarth-Filmgo Racing who co-operated with F1 and powerboat Teams; Alfa Romeo for Rallies and Azzurra in the America's Cup Challenge.
• Director of Motor Sport Activities, FIAT and Lancia World Championship Rally Teams.
• Team Manager, Ferrari World Championship Formula One Team.
  
• Team Manager, Lancia World Championship Rally Team and Sport-Car Endurance Teams.
• Assistant Team Manager, Lancia World Championship Rally Team.
• Works team co-driver of Luca di Montezemolo and Sandro Munari, Lancia World Championship Rally Team.