Williams has recruited four senior figures from rival Formula 1 teams to strengthen its technical and operational capabilities.
The team announced the appointments on Thursday. Piers Thynne, who served as McLaren’s chief operating officer until earlier this year, will join in August as chief optimisation and planning officer. He will focus on streamlining processes and introducing advanced technologies including robotics and AI.
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Williams Formula 1 team principal James Vowles said the team's car weaknesses exposed at the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix will not be fixed immediately. He outlined a phased upgrade plan to improve performance over the remainder of the 2026 season.
Williams has announced the appointment of Piers Thynne as a key leader, with the former McLaren chief operating officer set to join the team in August. The move comes as part of a broader effort to strengthen the Grove-based squad amid recent struggles.
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Williams team principal James Vowles has outlined a timeline aiming for championship-winning form by 2030. The Grove-based team is undergoing a full infrastructure overhaul to build consistent processes across engineering and operations.
Williams has confirmed it will bring a sizeable performance upgrade package to the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal. Team principal James Vowles said the team aims to maximise gains over the coming weeks following its recent Miami improvements.
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Williams Racing is directing resources toward spare parts production ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix after a costly Canadian Grand Prix weekend.