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2025 is a year of change for Jonathan Wheatley. He left Red Bull in the UK to join Sauber in Switzerland. He also stepped up from Sporting Director to Team Principal.
Jonathan answers your questions about moving from a World Championship-winning team to one seeking success. He tells Christian how he leads the hundreds of people working at Sauber's factory and at the racetrack, including drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto.
More change is ahead for Jonathan and Sauber in 2026, as Audi-take over the team. Jonathan answers your questions on how the transition is going and Audi's ambition to win in Formula 1.
F1 Explains puts your questions to F1 experts and insiders. Send yours to [email protected]
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Sauber driver Gabriel Bortoleto's story of leaving Brazil aged 11 to chase his F1 dream
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Valtteri Bottas on why he chose to join Cadillac for 2026
Jonathan answers your questions about moving from a World Championship-winning team to one seeking success. He tells Christian how he leads the hundreds of people working at Sauber's factory and at the racetrack, including drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto.
More change is ahead for Jonathan and Sauber in 2026, as Audi-take over the team. Jonathan answers your questions on how the transition is going and Audi's ambition to win in Formula 1.
F1 Explains puts your questions to F1 experts and insiders. Send yours to [email protected]
More from official F1 podcasts:
F1 Beyond The Grid
Sauber driver Gabriel Bortoleto's story of leaving Brazil aged 11 to chase his F1 dream
F1 Nation
Valtteri Bottas on why he chose to join Cadillac for 2026
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