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Former chief mechanic to Max Verstappen at Red Bull, Lee Stevenson, has landed a significant new role with F1 new boys Audi.
Former chief mechanic to Max Verstappen at Red Bull, Lee Stevenson, has taken on an important new role with Formula 1 newcomers Audi. Stevenson, who previously worked closely with Verstappen, joined Sauber two years ago in anticipation of their transition to a works entry for Audi. Alongside former Red Bull colleague Jonathan Wheatley, who is now Team Principal at Audi, Stevenson has been serving as chief mechanic at the team based in Hinwil. In light of Audi’s upcoming F1 debut, Stevenson has been promoted to Team Manager, ensuring continuity with the existing personnel. The team has had a busy week, culminating in an engine firing for the R26 challenger scheduled for December 19, with the car’s unveiling set for January 20 in Berlin. A shakedown is planned for Friday at Circuit de-Barcelona Catalunya as part of the preparations for the upcoming season.
