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McLaren have lost out to Williams after the F1 rivals snapped up a huge talent to bolster their ranks
The Williams F1 team has made a significant signing off the race track with the announcement of former McLaren COO Piers Thynne joining as Chief Optimization and Planning Officer in August.
Thynne, who played a key role in McLaren’s operational success, will focus on manufacturing, operations, and long-term performance at Williams as part of their rebuilding process under James Vowles.
His recruitment underscores Williams’ commitment to enhancing their manufacturing capabilities, streamlining processes, and deploying cutting-edge technology to narrow the gap with leading F1 teams.
Thynne’s experience of over 25 years in operations and manufacturing leadership will be instrumental in his new strategic role within the senior leadership group at Williams.
In addition to Thynne, Williams has also made three technical appointments – Claire Simpson, Fred Judd, and Steve Booth – further bolstering the team’s expertise, with a combined championship-winning experience of 12 cars and more than 65 years in F1.
