F1 latest news Red Bull announce BOMBSHELL team principal departure to join F1 rivals Red Bull have announced that one of their most important figures is to join another Formula 1 Team The news is another blow to the manufacturers and reigning champions, who have endured an unusually erratic season away from the circuit.
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Ricciardo makes SHOCKING Red Bull revelation as damning Verstappen theory emerges Norris insists Red Bull made a MISTAKE with Perez’s decision Team principal Christian Horner hit the headlines early in the campaign after being accused of inappropriate behaviour by a female colleague, although the Briton was eventually cleared of any wrongdoing following an internal investigation.
The Milton Keynes-based team was then rocked by the news that designer Adrian Newey had resigned, signalling the end of a remarkably successful partnership that had resulted in 13 world titles. It hasn’t been all plain sailing either, with reigning champion Max Verstappen far from his best amid questions over his future with the team. Meanwhile, his team-mate Sergio Perez has suffered a disastrous run of form in recent months despite signing a new contract.Jonathan Wheatley to become Audi team principal Adrian Newey’s departure from Red Bull was announced earlier this year Further disruption for the world champions It has now been revealed that one of the team’s most important players is embarking on a new challenge as team principal at Audi. Sporting director Jonathan Wheatley has been at Red Bull since 2006, working alongside some of the sport’s greatest drivers, including Verstappen and former champion Sebastian Vettel.
His move to Audi – which will join the grid in 2026 – will see the 57-year-old team up with former Ferrari boss Mattia Binotto as the German team’s backline begins to take shape ahead of their highly-anticipated introduction to the sport.
Announcing the news on its X page, Red Bull said: “Today we announce the departure of sporting director Jonathan Wheatley, who is moving on to a new challenge as team principal of the Audi F1 project. » “The whole team wishes Jonathan all the best. We will announce the new team structure in the coming weeks. ».
