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Fry has “never seen anything like” late Williams F1 parts delivery
Williams’ Technical Officer, Pat Fry, highlighted delays in parts delivery for the 2024 car from the Grove factory system compared to his past experiences at Alpine, Ferrari, and McLaren, citing inefficiencies in production processes. Team Principal James Vowles, who joined the team recently, is overseeing efforts to change the team’s culture and streamline operations. Fry expressed frustration over aero parts being signed off early but facing production delays, affecting efficiency and cost control under the new regulations. Vowles acknowledged early signs of problems with the 2023 updates, hinting at challenges in the car build process. Both Fry and Vowles emphasized the importance of optimizing operations, avoiding costly delays, and learning from past mistakes to improve performance in the future.
