Ask a Team Principal with Kick Sauber's Jonathan Wheatley

Jonathan Wheatley, the former Sporting Director for Red Bull, has taken on the role of Team Principal at Kick Sauber for 2025, marking a significant career shift from a championship-winning team to one striving for success. In the latest F1 Explains podcast, Wheatley discusses his leadership approach for the hundreds of staff, including experienced driver Nico Hülkenberg and rising star Gabriel Bortoleto. He also addresses the ongoing transition for Sauber as Audi prepares to take over the team in 2026, sharing insights into Audi's ambitious goals for Formula 1 success. The full episode offers a deep dive into these changes and future aspirations.