Jonathan Wheatley will leave Red Bull at the end of the season, becoming Audi's new team principal.
Red Bull sporting director Jonathan Wheatley will leave the team at the end of the season to become AudiWheatley has been one of Red Bull ’s integral figures over the years as sporting director.Wheatley’s reputation also grew during the 2021 F1 season for his conversations with former race director Michael Masi which were broadcast to the public on TV.He will continue his role at Red Bull for the remainder of the year before a period of gardening leave in 2025.
Team boss Christian Horner paid tribute to Wheatley: “It has been a long and successful relationship with Jonathan, over 18 years. His contribution to six World Constructors’ Titles and seven World Drivers’ Championship, first as Team Manager and latterly Sporting Director will forever be a marker in our Team history.
“Jonathan will remain in his position until the end of the 2024 season, as the Team seek to defend both our World Drivers’ and World Constructors’ Titles successfully. A period of gardening leave will follow in 2025.”“Everyone at Oracle Red Bull Racing and Red Bull Technology wish him all the best in his new role and would like to place our thanks to Jonathan. Red Bull Racing have tremendous strength and depth and this provides opportunity to elevate others within the Team.
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