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Red Bull’s long-serving Sporting Director Jonathan Wheatley will depart once the current Formula 1 season ends as he prepares to become Audi’s new Team Principal. Wheatley has been aligned with Red Bull in his current role since 2006 and been an integral role in its rise to seven Drivers’ titles and six Constructors’ Championships. However, […]
Jonathan Wheatley has been a key figure at Red Bull Racing since 2006, contributing to the team’s success with seven Drivers’ titles and six Constructors’ Championships. However, he will be leaving his role after the 2024 season to take on a new challenge with Audi’s F1 project. Audi will join the sport as a manufacturer in 2026 under revamped technical regulations, taking over the current Sauber-run team. CEO Andreas Seidl and Chief Representative Oliver Hoffman have left Audi, with Mattia Binotto stepping in to lead the new venture. Red Bull Racing will defend their titles with Wheatley until the end of 2024 before he goes on gardening leave in 2025. The team expresses gratitude to Wheatley and plans to announce a new team structure soon. Christian Horner acknowledges Wheatley’s significant contributions to Red Bull’s success over his 18-year tenure, marking a special chapter in the team’s history.
