P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Audi want audacious Max Verstappen driver transfer
Sauber, soon to be Audi, F1 team principal Jonathan Wheatley has expressed interest in signing Max Verstappen as their target driver. Wheatley believes that every F1 team would want Verstappen due to his exceptional talent and race-winning abilities, regardless of the car he drives. With Wheatley having worked closely with Verstappen during their time at Red Bull, he has a deep admiration for the Dutch driver’s skills and achievements. Although Wheatley desires to have Verstappen on his team, he understands that Audi is not yet a championship-contending outfit and may not be ready for a driver like Verstappen until a later time. Audi is making significant investments in F1, planning to introduce their own chassis and power unit in 2026, with ambitions to establish themselves as a competitive force in the sport. In the dynamic world of F1, the future remains uncertain, leaving open the possibility of which team Verstappen could eventually join as he continues his successful career.
