Jonathan Wheatley Archives - Motorsport

adidas becomes the official apparel partner for Audi in Formula 1

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

Chiara Schulte genannt Hobein2 days ago2 days ago07 mins

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…

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

Jonathan Wheatley showers “future star” Bortoleto with praise after career-best P6 finish at F1 Hungarian GP

Senjuti Jash1 month ago1 month ago09 mins

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,…

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.

Jonathan Wheatley shows support for Mekies as he takes on new role at Red Bull Racing

Shermaine Wong1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

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,…

AUDI F1 Team announcing Revolut as title sponsor from 2026 season onwards

Audi F1 Team announces Revolut as title partner

Shermaine Wong1 month ago1 month ago05 mins

Alongside a new set of regulations coming in 2026, German car manufacturer Audi will be making its debut as a F1 team next season taking over Sauber. Joining Audi on this journey into a new Motorsport series is Revolut. The global fintech leader signing a landmark agreement with the future team starting from the 2026…

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

Eliza-Lei Cook2 months ago2 months ago08 mins

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…

Jonathan Wheatley (L) and Bortoleto (R) at 2025 British GP

Wheatley lauds Bortoleto’s hunger to learn in the aftermath of F1 British GP heartbreak

Nischay Rathore2 months ago2 months ago05 mins

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…

Verstappen backs former teammate Perez for potential Cadillac move

Verstappen: Perez “a very good choice” for Cadillac ahead of 2026 F1 season

Ryan McGahey2 months ago2 months ago04 mins

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen backs his former teammate Sergio Perez amidst rumours the Mexican will make his F1 return with Cadillac in 2026. With Cadillac set to join the F1 grid from next season, rumours have been swirling about a potential driver lineup. Former Red Bull driver Sergio Perez has been heavily discussed as a…

Wheatley: Silverstone podium "outstanding". The Sauber team principal embraces Nico Hülkenberg following the 2025 British Grand Prix

Wheatley says Hülkenberg’s drive to P3 at F1 British GP one of the best he’s ever seen

Ryan McGahey2 months ago2 months ago08 mins

Sauber team principal Jonathan Wheatley shares his delight following Nico Hulkenberg’s shock Formula 1 British GP podium for the Hinwil based outfit. “He showed his class today”: Wheatley on Hülkenberg’s F1 British GP podium Nico Hülkenberg achieved his first Formula 1 podium finish during last weekend’s British GP. In the wake of a dramatic improvement…

Wheatley praises Bortoleto as he secures his first Formula 1 points finish

Sauber team principal Jonathan Wheatley praises Bortoleto following maiden points finish in F1 Austrian GP

Ryan McGahey2 months ago2 months ago06 mins

Sauber team principal Jonathan Wheatley shares praise for rookie Gabriel Bortoleto as the Brazilian secures his first points finish in Formula 1 in the Austrian Grand Prix. Sauber have enjoyed a stellar run of form since their Spanish GP upgrade early last month. This uptick in pace reached a head at last weekend’s Austrian Grand…

Jonathan Wheatley believes the C45 upgrades working well at the Barcelona circuit bodes well for the rest of Sauber's 2025 F1 season

Wheatley believes Sauber F1 upgrades working well in Barcelona bode well for the rest of their season

Senjuti Jash3 months ago3 months ago011 mins

Team principal Jonathan Wheatley has shared his insights into the major upgrades Sauber introduced in Barcelona, future C45 updates, and what their aspirations are for the remainder of the 2025 F1 season. The C45, on average, has been the slowest car in the 2025 F1 field. However, the Hinwil-based squad’s hard work on the upgrade…