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Williams has announced that it has signed up McLaren COO Piers Thynne in what is a major coup for the Formula 1 giants, as well as part of a list of new recruits to the Grove-based squad.
Williams has signed former McLaren COO Piers Thynne, a major coup for the Formula 1 team. Thynne had been with McLaren since 2008, most recently as Chief Operating Officer supporting Team Principal Andrea Stella. He now joins Williams as Chief Optimisation and Planning Officer, leading a group of new recruits. Other notable additions to Williams include Claire Simpson, formerly of Mercedes’ aero team, and Fred Judd, known for his work in the power unit development program at Mercedes. Additionally, Alpine’s Chief Engineer, Steve Booth, has also joined Williams as Head of Vehicle Engineering. Overall, Williams aims to elevate its performance with these strategic personnel moves, as part of its ambition to compete at the front in Formula 1.
