Team Principles Ayao Komatsu and Jonathan Wheatley ahead of F1 Mexico City GP
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Komatsu and Wheatley discuss close battle for P8 in Constructors’ Championship ahead of F1 Mexico City GP

The backmarker teams in F1 are tight heading into the Mexico City GP weekend. Ahead of the Mexico City GP, Team Principal of Sauber, Jonathan Wheatley, revealed that the battle could come down to victory for those that make the fewest mistakes. With Sauber only 11 points ahead of Haas, the battle for the top…

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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen celebrates latest win at F1 US GP in Austin, Texas
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Wolff and Wheatley weigh in on whether “underdog” Verstappen can cause a 2025 F1 title race upset

Toto Wolff and Jonathan Wheatley gave their thoughts on the odds of Max Verstappen surging to a surprise fifth consecutive title after the Red Bull driver stormed to victory at the F1 US GP.  With just five rounds left in the 2025 Formula 1 season, the fight for the title has been blown wide open. …

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Sauber F1 team principal Jonathan Wheatley during the Singapore GP weekend
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Wheatley believes Sauber should ask themselves more questions rather than the drivers after “frustrating” F1 Singapore GP

Sauber F1 team principal Jonathan Wheatley has opened up about Nico Hülkenberg’s lowly P20 finish, Gabriel Bortoleto’s performance, the drivers’ one-lap pace, and team morale following a difficult Singapore GP on Sunday.  Hülkenberg put his recent streak of tricky qualifying sessions behind to emerge as the leading Sauber on the grid. He set the eleventh-fastest…

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adidas becomes the official apparel partner for Audi in Formula 1
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adidas joins forces with Audi as official apparel partner of the future Formula 1 team

adidas and the future Audi Formula 1 Team have announced a multi-year partnership. Making the German sportswear brand the team’s official apparel partner. Together, they are creating a range of high-performance gear for drivers, mechanics, engineers, and trackside staff. The designs combine clarity, style, and advanced technology. Supporting peak performance while setting new trends in…

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Sauber team principal Jonathan Wheatley has shared his opinions on Gabriel Bortoleto's performance and progress following his P6 finish at the F1 Hungarian GP
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Jonathan Wheatley showers “future star” Bortoleto with praise after career-best P6 finish at F1 Hungarian GP

Sauber team principal Jonathan Wheatley has shared his thoughts on Gabriel Bortoleto’s stellar performance, his progress so far, and strategy calls after the young rookie took the chequered flag in a career-best sixth place at the F1 Hungarian GP on Sunday.  Bortoleto turned the heads of many as he set the seventh-fastest time in qualifying,…

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SPA, BELGIUM - JULY 25: Laurent Mekies, Team Principal of Oracle Red Bull Racing and Jonathan Wheatley, Team Principal of Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber in the Team Principals Press Conference during Sprint qualifying ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Belgium at Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps on July 25, 2025 in Spa, Belgium.
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Jonathan Wheatley shows support for Mekies as he takes on new role at Red Bull Racing

One of the biggest headlines coming into the second half of the 2025 F1 season is the dismissal of Christian Horner as team principal of Red Bull Racing. After two decades at the helm, Horner leaves behind a legacy of championship success and a team culture he helped shape from its inception. Now leading Sauber,…

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Nico Hülkenberg ahead of F1 Belgian GP: Building on Silverstone podium and Sauber progress
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Hülkenberg ahead of F1 Belgian GP: Building on Silverstone podium and Sauber progress

Nico Hülkenberg heads into the F1 Belgian GP with confidence after securing his first ever Formula 1 podium at Silverstone. It was a breakthrough result in mixed conditions, the kind of performance that energised both the team and the paddock. Now, with momentum building and new leadership settling in at Sauber, Hülkenberg is looking to…

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Jonathan Wheatley (L) and Bortoleto (R) at 2025 British GP
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Wheatley lauds Bortoleto’s hunger to learn in the aftermath of F1 British GP heartbreak

The 2025 F1 British GP marked a bittersweet outing for Sauber. While Gabriel Bortoleto’s race lasted no more than four laps, seasoned campaigner Nico Hülkenberg not only drove the distance but also bagged his career-first podium finish. Team principal Jonathan Wheatley is understandably in high spirits while also treading carefully with young Bortoleto. The decision…

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