P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Sauber team principal Jonathan Wheatley has made a crucial appointment to his backroom team.
After taking on the role of team principal at Sauber, Jonathan Wheatley has quickly made a significant signing in appointing Simon Sproule as a senior advisor. Sproule brings with him more than 30 years of experience in high-level communicative roles with major manufacturers. Wheatley, who has spent nearly two decades with Red Bull, is now leading Sauber through a transition phase as they prepare to become a full-works Formula 1 team with Audi next season. In discussing his vision for the team, Wheatley emphasized the importance of unity among the team members and the need to embrace change and innovation. Both Wheatley and Sproule have a history of collaboration during their time with Nissan, setting a solid foundation for their partnership at Sauber. The team is focused on strategically positioning itself for success in the evolving landscape of Formula 1.
