Max Verstappen's former chief mechanic at Red Bull has been handed a promotion within the Audi F1 team.
Lee Stevenson was part of the Red Bull set-up for almost two decades before leaving the team for Sauber in May 2024.
The Briton joined Sauber as it prepared for its rebranding to Audi in 2026, right as fresh technical reguations come into play.
Having also served as chief mechanic at Sauber since joining the team, he has now taken on a new role as Audi prepares for its F1 debut.
Stevenson has been named Audi's team manager ahead of the new campaign.
He is not the only former Red Bull employee to hold a key position in the team, as Jonathan Wheatley is carrying out team principal duties following his switch from the Milton Keynes-based squad.
Audi will give fans their first look at the 2026 livery on January 20 later this month, through a launch from Berlin.
However, the car will have its first shakedown this Friday from the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya as it enters the new complete with its own power unit.
Audi revealed earlier this week that its engine was fired into life for the first time in December, marking a crucial step in its journey to join the grid.
The team has set a target of being a championship-challenging squad by the 2030 season.
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