[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  This is Formula X [@ThisIsFormu1a1](/creator/twitter/ThisIsFormu1a1) on x 6059 followers Created: 2025-07-20 03:34:49 UTC Jonathan Wheatley opens up on why he left Red Bull: — Jonathan Wheatley revealed that an article published after the 2024 Miami Grand Prix created a "difficult situation at work" for him at Red Bull. Speaking to media, Wheatley explained: "I'll be honest with you, there was an article that came out in Miami last year. I wasn't happy." "I had a very, very low media profile at the time, on purpose and then suddenly my name was in all the papers, which created a difficult situation at work." — The report sparked negotiations, leading to Wheatley's move to Sauber/Audi F1. He elaborated on the impact of the article: "But what it did do, there were then a lot of approaches and you start thinking about it [leaving] then, because people are obviously very interested in where you could be." — Despite the challenges, Wheatley emphasized his commitment to his contracts: "I guess also my mindset there was, I'd signed a lock-in contract and I would honour that from start to finish." "I'm not the sort of person who signs a contract and then tries to wheedle my way out of it because there's a slightly different offer." "When I commit to a team, I commit to it." — Reflecting on his career, Wheatley noted his long tenures at previous teams: "Sixteen years at Benetton/Renault, XX years at Red Bull and I have no intention of leaving here [Sauber/Audi] either, so that opened up a lot of conversations with many teams." — Since joining Sauber in April 2025, Wheatley has made a significant impact, with the team achieving consistent points finishes. Reacting to Nico Hulkenberg's podium at the British Grand Prix, Wheatley remarked: "I think it's the longest overdue podium in the history of Formula 1." "Look at him today, he just delivered an absolute masterclass. An extraordinary performance." — Wheatley also praised the Sauber team for their progress: "The team made all the right calls. It feels like we're going in the right direction now." "A little bit of nerves in the pit stops, I think. But other than that, what a performance." #redbullracing 🇦🇹 #sauberf1 🇩🇪 #formula1 #f12025 VIA: [PLANET F1]  XXX engagements  **Related Topics** [a very](/topic/a-very) [red bull](/topic/red-bull) [prix](/topic/prix) [miami grand](/topic/miami-grand) [miami grand prix](/topic/miami-grand-prix) [formula 1](/topic/formula-1) [Post Link](https://x.com/ThisIsFormu1a1/status/1946775778861207614)
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Created: 2025-07-20 03:34:49 UTC
Jonathan Wheatley opens up on why he left Red Bull:
— Jonathan Wheatley revealed that an article published after the 2024 Miami Grand Prix created a "difficult situation at work" for him at Red Bull. Speaking to media, Wheatley explained:
"I'll be honest with you, there was an article that came out in Miami last year. I wasn't happy."
"I had a very, very low media profile at the time, on purpose and then suddenly my name was in all the papers, which created a difficult situation at work."
— The report sparked negotiations, leading to Wheatley's move to Sauber/Audi F1. He elaborated on the impact of the article:
"But what it did do, there were then a lot of approaches and you start thinking about it [leaving] then, because people are obviously very interested in where you could be."
— Despite the challenges, Wheatley emphasized his commitment to his contracts:
"I guess also my mindset there was, I'd signed a lock-in contract and I would honour that from start to finish."
"I'm not the sort of person who signs a contract and then tries to wheedle my way out of it because there's a slightly different offer."
"When I commit to a team, I commit to it."
— Reflecting on his career, Wheatley noted his long tenures at previous teams:
"Sixteen years at Benetton/Renault, XX years at Red Bull and I have no intention of leaving here [Sauber/Audi] either, so that opened up a lot of conversations with many teams."
— Since joining Sauber in April 2025, Wheatley has made a significant impact, with the team achieving consistent points finishes. Reacting to Nico Hulkenberg's podium at the British Grand Prix, Wheatley remarked:
"I think it's the longest overdue podium in the history of Formula 1."
"Look at him today, he just delivered an absolute masterclass. An extraordinary performance."
— Wheatley also praised the Sauber team for their progress:
"The team made all the right calls. It feels like we're going in the right direction now."
"A little bit of nerves in the pit stops, I think. But other than that, what a performance."
#redbullracing 🇦🇹 #sauberf1 🇩🇪 #formula1 #f12025
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