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Red Bull’s former sporting director was quick to remember a Red Bull icon in the Austrian Grand Prix, Dietrich Mateschitz.
Stake F1 team principal Jonathan Wheatley expressed his emotions during the Austrian Grand Prix, remembering the late Red Bull co-founder Dietrich Mateschitz.
This race was particularly meaningful for Wheatley as it was his first at the Red Bull Ring not representing the Austrian team since his days at Renault in 2003, where he had many successes while at Red Bull.
Mateschitz unfortunately passed away on the weekend of the 2022 United States Grand Prix, adding to the somber atmosphere at the event.
The memories of Mateschitz flooded back to Wheatley during the race weekend, as he reflected on their time together and the impact Mateschitz had on the track and the team.
The Austrian Grand Prix was also a standout weekend for Stake, with Gabriel Bortoleto scoring his first points in eighth place and Nico Hulkenberg finishing in ninth position.
Wheatley spoke to select media about the emotional connection he feels to the Red Bull Ring and Mateschitz’s legacy, highlighting the strong performance of the team and drivers at the circuit.
