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Newsweek
11 minutes ago
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Red Bull's 2025 Form Shocks Former Director After Sauber Comparison
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Former Red Bull Racing sporting director Jonathan Wheatley has expressed surprise at the statistical findings comparing Red Bull and Sauber Formula One teams. Wheatley announced his Red Bull exit mid-2024 and joined Sauber this year as team principal, but little did he expect that things would turn around so quickly. Sauber has been undergoing several changes at many levels before Audi completes the full takeover of the outfit in 2026. The year is also a historical period for F1, given the new chassis and engine regulations that kick in for the first time in over a decade. The year will also mark the entry of automotive giant General Motors. GM's Cadillac F1 is gearing up to enter the grid next year as the eleventh team. But Audi has been revamping Sauber's operations since last year as Sauber continued to race in the premier class. The German marque appointed former Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto as the chief operating officer and chief technical officer. Wheatley's Sauber joining this year completes the team's dual management structure. Given that managerial changes impact track performance, Sauber's chosen direction has yielded positive results thus far. Jonathan Wheatley, Team Principal of Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber in the Team Principals Press Conference during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Austria at Red Bull Ring on June 27, 2025 in... Jonathan Wheatley, Team Principal of Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber in the Team Principals Press Conference during practice ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Austria at Red Bull Ring on June 27, 2025 in Spielberg, Austria. MoreThe Hinwil-based outfit finished last in the 2024 Constructors' Championship after having scored a mere four points. With twelve rounds ticked so far in 2025, Sauber is sixth in the championship with 41 points, a stark contrast to last year. Notably, Nico Hulkenberg contributed 31 points to the team's tally. An overhauled leadership and updated driver lineup, combined with timely upgrades on the C45 F1 car, have led to significant improvements. Surprisingly, Hulkenberg's points tally this season so far is higher than what Red Bull's second driver scored in the last eleven months. Max Verstappen has raced alongside three different teammates since the 2024 Dutch Grand Prix, namely Sergio Perez, Liam Lawson, and now Yuki Tsunoda. All three drivers collectively scored 28 points since the race in Zandvoort. When Wheatley was asked about the impressive turnaround in Sauber's performance, he told RacingNews365: "I would never have believed it possible. I know the quality of that operation. I know the talent of the people who are there. "It's interesting that when you leave one team for another, even a team competing for world championships and coming to a team aspiring to compete for world championships, there are things done better there, and things done better here. "That's the fascinating thing with this sport. There is so much talent in it." Wheatley is confident that Sauber is on the right path. He added: "Of course, Mattia and I, our job is to try to channel the team, direct it in the right direction, and get it moving in that direction. My feeling is the ship's turning, and we're starting to point the right way."
CTV News
2 days ago
- General
- CTV News
Wheatley's development continues with demolition process
Wheatley's revitalization efforts continue with a demolition process beginning on July 21. The work will take place at 24 Erie Street North and is expected to be completed in two weeks. Erie Street North remains open while the construction is completed and traffic disruptions aren't expected. The construction is part of the South Wheatley Secondary Plan, an effort to develop a neighbourhood land use plan.
Glasgow Times
14-07-2025
- Business
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow communities achieved five-star environmental rating
Wheatley Homes, Glasgow's largest social landlord, was awarded five stars in a recent assessment by Keep Scotland Beautiful. The environmental charity evaluated neighbourhoods in north east, north west, and south Glasgow, giving scores of 82.4%, 81.5%, and 82.2 % respectively. This marks the first time Wheatley Homes has received a five-star rating in all three Glasgow areas since it began working with the charity in 2017. Read more: Funding boost of £140,000 changing lives across Glasgow Aisling Mylrea, managing director of Wheatley Homes in Glasgow, said: "We want our communities to be places our customers are happy to call home, and this award from Keep Scotland Beautiful is a testament to the hard work and dedication of our teams and the pride of our tenants. "This recognition comes at an important time as we start on an ambitious investment programme which will see £156 million spent on improving our homes and communities by 2028. "This includes £53 million being spent on environmental improvements, enhancing green spaces, and ensuring our homes and communities continue to be places where tenants feel safe, connected, and proud to live in." Assessments were carried out by Keep Scotland Beautiful between March 2024 and March 2025. Staff and tenants joined in reviewing back courts, open spaces, foyers, and stairwells in both tenement and high-rise buildings. Read more: Scottish housing group named UK's largest builder of social rented homes Paul Wallace, head of operations at Keep Scotland Beautiful, said: "I'd like to congratulate Wheatley Homes for achieving such high standards in our recent assessment. "We were so impressed to see excellent commitment and pride from all the staff and tenants involved, who are working hard to improve and make their communities better. "Our work with Wheatley, through a bespoke version of our National Award for Environmental Excellence, has spanned a number of years. "It provides a framework for continual improvement, recognising and awarding best practice in environmental management, maintenance, waste management, and community engagement. "We very much look forward to continuing our support of the work being done by Wheatley and to sharing this with others across the sector." In 2024, Wheatley's neighbourhood environmental teams removed more than 18,000 tonnes of waste from streets, cleaned more than 250,000 stairwells, and maintained more than 100,000 back courts and gardens. The teams also trained 27 tenants to help assess green spaces and suggest improvements, in partnership with Keep Scotland Beautiful.
Scotsman
14-07-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
Environmental recognition for Wheatley Group social landlords
All registered social landlords across Wheatley Group have received a five-star rating from a leading environmental charity. Sign up to our Scotsman Money newsletter, covering all you need to know to help manage your money. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Keep Scotland Beautiful (KSB), the national charity helping create cleaner and greener local environments, assessed Wheatley communities in March and has given each RSL the highest grade possible. KSB assessors joined Wheatley Homes staff and tenants to inspect neighbourhoods, focusing on cleanliness of back courts and open spaces as well as foyers and stairwells. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The scores highlight the significant positive impact of Wheatley's NETs and the shared responsibility in maintaining vibrant living environments. Wheatley's environmental staff litter pick in the north west of Glasgow Since partnering with KSB in 2016, this marks the first year that every Wheatley community, spanning central Scotland and Dumfries and Galloway, has achieved this prestigious five-star standard. In Glasgow, Wheatley communities in the north east scored an 82.4%, north west received a score of 81.5% and 82.2% in the south of the city. In Dumfries and Galloway, Wheatley Homes communities scored 83.4%, Wheatley Homes East communities received a score of 87.2% and Loretto Housing an 82.3%. Alan Glasgow, Group Director of Housing, said: 'We all want our communities to be places people are proud to live in and this recognition shows the difference all that hard work makes. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'This is the first time that every Wheatley RSL has received five-star ratings from Keep Scotland Beautiful and that's great to see. I'm incredibly proud of the efforts of environmental staff as this award is a tribute to all their hard work and dedication throughout the year to make sure our neighbourhoods always look their best for our customers.' Paul Wallace, Head of Operations with Keep Scotland Beautiful, said: 'We were so impressed to see excellent commitment and pride of all the staff and tenants involved who are working hard to improve and make their communities better. 'Our work with Wheatley, through a bespoke version of our National Award for Environmental Excellence® has spanned a number of years. It provides a framework for continual improvement, recognising and awarding best practice in environmental management, maintenance, waste management and community engagement. 'We very much look forward to continuing our support of the work being done by Wheatley and to sharing this with others across the sector.' Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad
Newsweek
11-07-2025
- Automotive
- Newsweek
Former Red Bull Director Backs Sergio Perez for F1 Return
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Red Bull's former sporting director, Jonathan Wheatley, has praised former driver Sergio Perez, backing him for a Formula One return in the future. Wheatley worked closely with Perez at Red Bull and revealed how they motivated each other to push themselves further. The Milton Keynes-based outfit ousted Perez after the 2024 season due to performance concerns. The Mexican driver struggled with the RB20 car due to balance problems, which even affected his teammate Max Verstappen following the summer break. Despite the car's issues, Verstappen's talent behind the wheel enabled him to win his fourth championship, but Perez found the car too difficult to drive. Now, Perez has chosen to remain away from premier class of racing but is reportedly in talks with the Cadillac F1 team for 2026. The 35-year-old driver revealed that he was interested in returning to the sport only if he believed in the project. Wheatley opened up to F1 about Perez's performance, revealing that he had no doubts about his capabilities as a racing driver. He said: Sergio Perez of Mexico and Oracle Red Bull Racing prepares to drive in the garage prior to the Sprint ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Qatar at Lusail International Circuit on November 30, 2024... Sergio Perez of Mexico and Oracle Red Bull Racing prepares to drive in the garage prior to the Sprint ahead of the F1 Grand Prix of Qatar at Lusail International Circuit on November 30, 2024 in Lusail City, Qatar. More"Firstly, I really enjoyed working with Checo. He's a great personality, great attitude to life, full stop. "I have no doubt about his pace and his speed. It's been natural since the beginning. "He put in some tremendous drives at my former team and I don't think it's much of a barrier that he's had a bit of time off between driving a Formula 1 car because when you know how to do that, you know how to do it." Wheatley then detailed how Perez pushed him during his time at Red Bull, which made him better at his job. The former sporting director's expertise led him to secure the role of team principal at Sauber, an outfit that will be taken over by Audi in 2026. Wheatley said: "I spent a lot of time with him early on because I wanted to get to know him and I wanted him to adjust to the team. What I really liked was he pushed me in my sporting role – pushed me very, very hard. "He made me question whether I was putting every bit of effort in, not that he was criticising but he would challenge you in a positive way and I enjoyed it. "I think it helped motivate me to become better at my job and I'd like to think maybe it was reciprocal and the work that we did together made him better at his." He added: "He's fully focused on performance and what do you want from a driver?" With Cadillac seeking an experienced driver to fill one of its seats next year, Perez could likely seal a deal in the coming months if he is shortlisted.
