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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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Newey still doesn't want Horner involved, but Wheatley is believed to be an acceptable alternative.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Binotto was in overall charge, Wheatley ran the race team.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 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

Audi team principal Jonathan Wheatley has been targeted by Aston Martin to lead their troubled Formula 1 team.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026

Smith walked over to the Wheatley barn and presented himself to Fitzsimmons, asking to see the horse of whom Howard had spoken.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand