Jonathan Wheatley Defends FIA Stewards Amid Christian Horner Criticism

Jonathan Wheatley defends FIA stewards amid Christian Horner criticism

Sauber Team Principal and former Red Bull Sporting Director Jonathan Wheatley has defended the FIA’s stewarding procedures in Formula 1 following criticism from former colleague Christian Horner. Wheatley, who served the Milton Keynes-based squad for 18 years until last year, subsequently joined the Swiss outfit – soon to be Audi – and formally took over as its boss in April. Sauber has endured a tough start to 2025, but received an enormous boo…

FIA stewards decided not to penalise Verstappen post race

What a difference tyre degradation makes to a Formula One spectacle. The Spanish Grand Prix held at the circuit de Catalunya is often snooze-fest and once again the race was won for the 32nd time in 35 outings from the front row. Yet something changed this year in terms of Pirelli’s choice of tyres for…