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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Adrian Newey is set to step down from his role as Aston Martin Formula 1 team principal after a brief tenure to focus on technical matters. He will be replaced by Jonathan Wheatley, Audi's team principal of just one year, as the team grapples with its new Honda power unit's failures under 2026 regulations. This marks the fifth leadership change since Aston Martin entered F1 in 2021.
Williams has hired former Mercedes Formula 1 engineer Dan Milner as chief engineer of vehicle technology to lead car development programs. Milner spent 14 years at Mercedes, most recently as chief engineer of research and development. He starts at Williams after gardening leave since January.
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Mercedes has named Bradley Lord as its deputy Formula 1 team principal to support Toto Wolff. The appointment formalizes responsibilities that have grown organically during Lord's 13-year tenure with the team. Wolff stated that his own responsibilities will not change.
Red Bull and McLaren held talks following comments by team principal Laurent Mekies about Gianpiero Lambiase's move to the papaya squad in 2028. McLaren confirmed Lambiase will serve as Chief Racing Officer reporting to Andrea Stella.
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Audi's Formula 1 team has named Allan McNish as its racing director with immediate effect. The three-time Le Mans winner will take on trackside duties from next week's Miami Grand Prix. He assumes responsibilities previously held by Jonathan Wheatley, who departed unexpectedly in March.
Former FIA head of aerodynamics Jason Somerville has officially started his new role at the Alpine Formula 1 team after completing six months of gardening leave.
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McLaren driver Oscar Piastri has spoken about how his partnership with manager Mark Webber has developed since his Formula 1 debut. The Australian racer confirmed adjustments to his support team ahead of the 2026 season.