The Williams Formula 1 team has expanded its engineering team as part of
its on-going work to strengthen
As part of this process, Jakob Andreasen has joined as Head of
Engineering Operations and will work under Chief Technical Officer Pat
Symonds.
Previously at Force India, Jakob’s focus will be on better integrating
trackside operations with the continued design and development of the
Williams-Mercedes FW36 at the factory.
Jakob is supported by two further appointments in Craig Wilson, Head of
Vehicle Dynamics, and Rod Nelson, Chief Test and Support Engineer. Craig
returns to Williams from Mercedes to strengthen the engineering team in
applying vehicle modelling and analysis to help bring further
improvements to on-track performance. Rod joins from the Lotusto head up
the team’s testing programme including leading the group at the factory
that provide support and analysis from Grove over all race events.
Reporting directly to Jakob, Max Nightingale is promoted to Head of
Vehicle Science to ensure a focus on performance within the new
structure which will improve the connection between race operations and
on-going development work.
Symonds, Williams Chief Technical Officer, said, “Williams is determined
to make strong improvements in our competitiveness over the coming
seasons and these new appointments continue our aggressive approach in
recruiting some of the sport’s best talent.”
