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Williams confirms four major signings to bolster its F1 team.
Williams has made several key signings from Formula 1 rivals, including recruiting Piers Thynne from McLaren to take on a new leadership role.
Thynne, McLaren’s former chief operating officer, will join Williams as the new chief optimisation and planning officer.
The 48-year-old Briton will start his new role at Williams in August.
Williams team principal James Vowles expressed his excitement about the new recruits and their experience in championship-winning cars.
Thynne’s appointment is seen as a significant move for Williams, given his previous success at McLaren and the historical ties between his family and the team.
The new hires will play essential roles in Williams’ quest to compete at the front in Formula 1 and aim for World Championships.
