Summary
Audi F1 has signed Max Verstappen's top mechanic, Matt Caller, from Red Bull as the team prepares to join the Formula 1 racing circuit. Audi will take over from Sauber next season, and Caller will become the head mechanic for the team. This signing is part of Audi's efforts to strengthen their team, while Red Bull has been losing key staff members.
Key Facts
- Audi F1 has hired Matt Caller, who was the top mechanic for Max Verstappen at Red Bull.
- Audi will be entering Formula 1 next season, taking over the team previously known as Sauber.
- Matt Caller joined Red Bull in 2015 and was promoted to Verstappen's top mechanic in 2022.
- Neither Audi nor Red Bull has confirmed Caller's move yet, but he is expected to switch after the current season.
- At Audi, Caller will replace Lee Stevenson as the chief mechanic for both of the team's cars.
- Red Bull has seen key staff leave, including Adrian Newey and Dan Fallows moving to Aston Martin.
- Red Bull's former team principal, Christian Horner, was replaced recently as well.
