A number of hours after Crimson Bull broke the information, Audi has confirmed that Jonathan Wheatley is to be its Workforce Principal.
Wheatley’s profession in Method 1 began again within the early Nineteen Nineties at Benetton, the place he rose to develop into chief mechanic. He then moved to the newly based Crimson Bull Racing workforce, the place has been profitable as Sporting Director. In his time at Crimson Bull, Wheatley has been concerned in profitable all six constructors‘ and 7 drivers‘ titles.
Mattia Binotto and Wheatley will collectively head the brand new administration workforce at Sauber Motorsport AG. Of their new positions, each will report on to Gernot Dollner in his position as Chairman of the Board of Administrators of Sauber Motorsport AG. They are going to collectively take duty for the success of the racing workforce. There’s a clear division of duties, and duties have been individually outlined.
As COO and CTO, Mattia Binotto takes over the operative administration of Sauber Motorsport AG on the web site in Hinwil and the technical growth of the long run racing vehicles. On this position he’s the general technical interface between the event groups in Hinwil and Audi Method Racing GmbH on the Audi web site in Neuburg an der Donau, which is accountable for growth of the facility unit.
By July 2025 on the newest – Wheatley will full Audi’s new administration workforce for Method 1 within the position of Workforce Principal and administration spokesperson. He’ll focus above all on the racing efficiency of the long run F1 manufacturing facility workforce, on operational administration of all race occasions, and on representing Audi at Workforce-Principal stage in issues referring to Method 1.
The choice in favour of a twin administration workforce is a part of the realignment of the management construction of the long run manufacturing facility workforce within the context of the total takeover of all shares within the Sauber Group by Audi. „With the appointment of Jonathan and Mattia we’ve got taken a decisive step in the direction of our entry into Method 1,“ mentioned Dollner. „I’m satisfied that with the 2 of them, we’ve got been capable of mix an especially excessive stage of competence for Audi. Their expertise and their skill will assist us to get a foothold rapidly within the robust aggressive world of Method 1.“
„I’m extraordinarily proud to have been part of the Crimson Bull Racing journey during the last eighteen years and can go away with many fond recollections,“ added Wheatley. „Nonetheless, the chance to play an energetic half in Audi’s entry into Method 1 as head of a manufacturing facility workforce is a uniquely thrilling prospect, and I’m wanting ahead to the problem.
„Additionally I’m glad to be working along with Mattia, whom I’ve recognized for a few years and who’s the best particular person to collaborate with on this thrilling venture.“
„I’ve recognized Jonathan for a few years and charge him extremely as an skilled and dedicated motorsport professional,“ mentioned Binotto. „2026 is just not a very long time away now, and I am wanting ahead to establishing the brand new racing workforce for Audi together with Jonathan and main it to success.“
