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With Christian Horner now out at Red Bull, Racing Bulls’ boss Laurent Mekies will fill the significantly big shoes left at Milton Keynes, but in another universe, there was someone else who could have filled the breach.
Christian Horner’s departure from Red Bull has opened up an opportunity for Laurent Mekies to step into his role at Milton Keynes. However, in a parallel universe, Jonathan Wheatley could have been the one filling this important position. Wheatley, a key figure in the Red Bull team since its early days, decided to move on to Sauber, where he is now the Team Principal amid their transition to Audi in 2026. Sauber’s recent success, including their first Formula 1 podium in 13 years, underlines Wheatley’s positive impact on the team’s performance and momentum. Despite the challenges of Audi’s entry into F1, Wheatley is confident in the team’s progress and is proud to lead the venture. It seems that both Wheatley and driver Nico Hulkenberg have found success and stability in their new roles, with promising prospects for the future.
