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Audi has recruited Red Bull’s sporting director Jonathan Wheatley to be team principal of its new works Formula 1 team
Audi has appointed Red Bull’s sporting director Jonathan Wheatley as the team principal of its new works Formula 1 team. This move follows the recent departure of Audi F1 team CEO Andreas Seidl, chairman of Sauber board Oliver Hoffmann, and the arrival of ex-Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto in their place. Binotto will now take on the roles of chief operating officer and chief technical officer of Sauber, overseeing the Audi F1 project and reporting to Audi CEO Gernot Dollner. Wheatley, known for his key role in Red Bull’s title-winning F1 operation, will join Audi after completing his obligations at Red Bull by the end of 2024. Red Bull is preparing to announce a new team structure to replace Wheatley, while Audi’s official confirmation of his appointment is still pending.
