ALICE POWELL Disagrees With Audi Being Named Best Midfield Team So Far

August 9, 2026

• ALICE POWELL challenged Andrew Benson’s assessment that Audi leads the midfield battle, playfully disagreeing despite initially concurring with his analysis before backing Racing Bulls instead as her choice.
• The former racer turned BBC commentator brought insider perspective to the debate about Audi’s performance, which sits eighth with 12 points, ten earned in their last three outings.
• POWELL’s disagreement highlighted the subjective nature of evaluating midfield success, considering Audi’s challenges as a new engine manufacturer dealing with leadership changes including Jonathan Wheatley’s early departure.

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