Red Bull reportedly blindsided Audi with the announcement that their Sporting Director, Jonathan Wheatley, will be joining Audi's new Formula 1 team.
announced the departure of their long-standing Sporting Director, Jonathan Wheatley today. According to the Milton Keynes-based team, Wheatley is poised to embark on a "new challenge” as the team boss of Audi’s 2026 Formula 1 venture, soon after his pending gardening leave period concludes."Today, Oracle Red Bull Racing announce the departure of Sporting Director Jonathan Wheatley, as he heads to a new challenge, taking up the role of Team Principal with the Audi F1 Project.
"Everyone at Oracle Red Bull Racing and Red Bull Technology wish him all the best in his new role and would like to place our thanks to Jonathan. Red Bull Racing have tremendous strength and depth and this provides opportunity to elevate others within the Team. We will announce a new Team structure in the coming weeks."
Further complicating the narrative is Sauber’s involvement, the entity transitioning into Audi’s Formula 1 frame. Similar to Audi, Sauber has refrained from issuing any statement on Wheatley's arrival.
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