Exclusive: He spent many years as a trusted lieutenant to Christian Horner at Red Bull, but now Jonathan Wheatley is the man in charge at Sauber, which is soon to become the Audi F1 works team

Red Bull Racing's standout driver, Max Verstappen, is experiencing a challenging season, particularly highlighted by his non-finish at the Austrian Grand Prix. This setback has fueled growing speculation about his future with the team.

The Red Bull boss says his team hasn’t spoken with drivers including George Russell as its “focus” remains on retaining Max Verstappen long-term