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Sauber Team Principal Jonathan Wheatley has revealed a moment during last year’s F1 season that triggered his exit from Red Bull.
The Sauber Team’s Principal revealed that a moment during the previous Formula 1 season triggered his departure from Red Bull. Jonathan Wheatley took on the role at Sauber last August and will guide them as Audi’s first-ever F1 team. Wheatley had been Red Bull’s Sporting Director before his exit, which also saw Adrian Newey move to Aston Martin in 2024. Wheatley led Sauber through early-season challenges to midfield competitiveness, culminating in Nico Hulkenberg’s podium at Silverstone. Wheatley disclosed that media speculation in the Spring of the previous year prompted his departure and sparked interest from other teams. Excitement over Audi’s future plans was the deciding factor in Wheatley’s career move from Red Bull to Audi for F1. Wheatley is excited to lead Audi’s F1 venture, overseeing the transition and expansion of Sauber’s facilities as they embark on a new era in Formula 1.
