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It has been a pretty big adjustment period for Jonathan Wheatley, who has been tasked with leading Audi into a new era of F1.
Jonathan Wheatley, the Stake F1 team principal, has talked about his initial period in the new role after leaving Red Bull. He had been a crucial part of Red Bull’s championship successes alongside Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen. Wheatley climbed the ranks to become the sporting director at Red Bull before departing in August 2024. Upon moving to Stake, he will lead the team through their transition to Audi in 2026 under new technical regulations. Wheatley began his journey with Stake at the Japanese Grand Prix in April, marking the start of a busy phase. Reflecting on his experience, Wheatley shared his mixed feelings about the switch but expressed gratitude for the warm welcome and support from the team.
