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Wheatley

American  
[hweet-lee, weet-] / ˈʰwit li, ˈwit- /

noun

  1. Phillis 1753?–84, American poet, born in Africa; probably Senegal.


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Red Bull have also lost chief technical officer Adrian Newey and sporting director Jonathan Wheatley since the start of 2024.

From BBC Apr. 9, 2026

If Stroll and Wheatley finalise their agreement, the new arrangement would free up Newey to focus on the key areas where he can make a difference without the distractions of other responsibilities.

From BBC Mar. 20, 2026

Wheatley had been under contract with Audi for at least the remainder of this year but a decision was made that he should leave immediately.

From BBC Mar. 20, 2026

Aston Martin have not confirmed their interest in Wheatley but owner Lawrence Stroll has made him an offer to run the team under managing technical partner Adrian Newey.

From BBC Mar. 20, 2026

Lying on my back on my bed, I thumbed through some pages of The Collected Works of Phillis Wheatley.

From "The Stars Beneath Our Feet" by David Barclay Moore

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