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Sauber boss Jonathan Wheatley is confident that the new generation of team principals will act in the “best interest” of F1.
Sauber boss Jonathan Wheatley is confident that the new generation of team principals will act in the “best interest” of Formula 1. The 2026 season will bring a completely revamped technical rule-set and the addition of Cadillac and Audi to the grid, along with the first full-time seasons for Alan Permane at Racing Bulls, Steve Nielsen at Alpine, and Wheatley at Sauber. Permane took over as Team Principal at Racing Bulls after Laurent Mekies’ promotion to Red Bull, while Nielsen now serves as Managing Director of Alpine. Wheatley, critical to Audi’s success as Sporting Director, will lead the rebranded Audi works outfit next season. Despite the competition, Wheatley trusts that the new team principals will prioritize F1’s interests and work together towards the sport’s advancement and success. They are a talented, experienced group who have a strong understanding of the sport’s needs and will represent their teams while prioritizing Formula 1’s greater good.
