Overview

• Jonathan Wheatley has officially started as Sauber's team principal, tasked with preparing the team for its transformation into Audi’s works Formula 1 team in 2026.
• Sauber is currently last in the 2025 constructors’ standings after five races, continuing its struggles from the previous season.
• Wheatley emphasizes the importance of a unified team culture and a big-team mentality, drawing from his championship-winning experience at Red Bull and Renault.
• An infrastructure expansion plan is underway to address space constraints caused by a growing workforce, as part of Sauber's long-term development strategy.
• Wheatley acknowledges that evolving Sauber into a competitive team will take years, focusing on quality over quantity in staffing and fostering consistent over-performance across all departments.