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Audi Boss Eyes Verstappen for 2026 F1 Debut

11/15/2025

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Jonathan Wheatley, the Sauber boss, expressed a desire to sign Max Verstappen for Audi's F1 team debuting in 2026.
Wheatley noted his long-standing relationship with Verstappen from Red Bull and said it is premature to link him to Audi.
The team will maintain its current driver lineup of Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto.
Audi aims to compete for world title by 2030 and reach the level of McLaren and Mercedes.

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Jonathan Wheatley, the Sauber boss, expressed a desire to sign Max Verstappen for Audi's F1 team debuting in 2026.
Wheatley noted his long-standing relationship with Verstappen from Red Bull and said it is premature to link him to Audi.
The team will maintain its current driver lineup of Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto.
Audi aims to compete for world title by 2030 and reach the level of McLaren and Mercedes.