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F1 veteran reveals motivation behind return role: ‘You’ve got another championship in you’
F1 veteran Pat Symonds has shared that his wife convinced him to return to the sport and take up a new challenge with Cadillac. Symonds has had a long career in Formula 1, working with various teams before serving as chief technical officer for seven years. He played a key role in bringing back ground-effect era cars in 2022 and in shaping the new regulations for the upcoming season. Despite initial hesitation, Symonds accepted the role of executive engineering consultant with Cadillac after encouragement from his wife, who believed he had another championship in him. Symonds has been impressed by the team’s potential and the level of talent and resources he has encountered, suggesting there are promising developments ahead.
