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Williams Team Principal James Vowles says the appointment of new Chief Technical Officer Pat Fry will have a “real effect”
Simon Fry left Alpine earlier this year and has been hired by Williams as their new CTO, officially starting on November 1. Williams’ Team Principal, Andrew Vowles, sees Fry’s appointment as a long-term investment, as the development of next year’s car is already well underway. Fry’s impact on the team is expected to be most prominent in the 2025, 2026, and 2027 seasons. Fry brings a wealth of experience, having worked with Benetton, McLaren, Ferrari, and Manor in the past. Vowles had made hiring a CTO one of his main goals when he took on the role earlier this year, and Williams has already shown improvement this season, currently sitting in seventh place in the Constructors’ Championship. Their next task is the upcoming Sprint weekend in Austin, Texas.
Source: Motorsport Week
