Jonathan Wheatley Leaves Red Bull for Audi F1

Red Bull Racing's sporting director Jonathan Wheatley will leave the team after 18 years to become Audi's team principal from mid-2025. Wheatley has played a critical role in Red Bull's success, contributing to six World Constructors’ titles and seven World Drivers’ Championships. Christian Horner, Red Bull's team principal, highlighted Wheatley's significant contributions and expressed confidence in the team's strength to promote internal talent following his departure. Meanwhile, McLaren's team principal Andrea Stella has received a multi-year contract extension after guiding the team back to competitive form, aiming to challenge Red Bull in the constructors' championship. Audi's recruitment of Wheatley follows its broader strategy to build a strong F1 team, including hiring former Ferrari chief Mattia Binotto. The restructuring at Red Bull comes amid other significant changes, including the recent announcement of chief technical officer Adrian Newey's exit.