Verstappen's ex-chief mechanic takes new step forward at Audi

Stevenson joined Formula 1 early in his career, first working for the Jordan team from 2000 to 2006.

That year, he joined Red Bull Racing, and worked his way up the ranks within the Austrian team. In 2021, he was appointed Support Team Chief Mechanic, and two years later, he was promoted to Race Team Chief Mechanic.

After spending 18 years with Red Bull Racing, Stevenson made the switch to join Sauber in 2024, which has now become Audi for the 2026 Formula 1 campaign.

After working as Chief Mechanic since April 2024, Stevenson became the German team’s new Team Manager last week.

The German team has successfully fired up its 2026 challenger ahead of its debut season in the competition.

Team boss Jonathan Wheatley said: “This successful fire-up is a critical milestone that validates the quality of the work and collaboration across all departments. It energises the entire team and provides a clear focus as we prepare for the next phases of development, including the moment we first bring the car to track.

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