Claire Williams, daughter of Sir Frank Williams, will take a new role at the family run team as Deputy Team Principal.
The Williams F1 Team announced the news in an official statement and said the reveal was originally planned for the start of the 2013 season but due to the recent death of Lady Virginia Williams, it was delayed to afford the family privacy.
The newly created position will see Claire work alongside Founder, Team Principal and Father Sir Frank Williams take a pivotal role in the day to day running of the race team.
She will take up the position with "immediate effect" but will also maintain her role as Commercial Director, leading the marketing, communications and sponsorship side of the business. Claire will also continue as one of the Williams F1 Team's Board of Directors.
Her father Sir Frank Williams said in the statement on his daughters new role "over the past decade Claire has worked tirelessly for Williams. her knowledge of the sport and passion for the team is unquestionable and I'm proud to say that during her time here she has proven herself to be one of our most valuable assets. With Claire being appointed Deputy Team Principal, I know the future of Williams is in extremely safe hands. This appointment also had Ginny's blessing who I know would have been incredibly proud to have seen Claire taking on this position by my side."
Claire started at the family run team as their press officer in 2002, before being promoted to Head of Communications in 2010. She took the position of Head of Investor Relations after the team floated on the stock Frankfurt Stock Exchange in 2011.
Speaking on her new role she said "I'm truly honoured to be taking on the role of Deputy Team Principal and look forward to working alongside Frank to help run the team this season and beyond. I have grown up in the sport and have learnt the ropes from one of Formula One's legendary Team Principals and as a result I feel well equipped for this new challenge."
Claire said she is determined to make Williams a consistent race winning team. "I understand the commitment that every person within the team gives each day to see our car out on track and I am determined to see us back at the top. I don't underestimate the challenges that lie ahead but I have the full support of the Board and a very talented Executive Committee who will be invaluable as I move forward in this role."
She explained the sadness the family and team have faced over the past month but that they must look to the future. "It has been a sad month for my family and Williams as a company following the death of my mother, but as the season takes hold we must look to the future. it will be a privilege to play a part in taking the team into what I hope will be a successful next chapter."
Pastor Maldonado and Valtteri Bottas are racing in the Williams FW35 this season.
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The newly created position will see Claire work alongside Founder, Team Principal and Father Sir Frank Williams take a pivotal role in the day to day running of the race team.
She will take up the position with "immediate effect" but will also maintain her role as Commercial Director, leading the marketing, communications and sponsorship side of the business. Claire will also continue as one of the Williams F1 Team's Board of Directors.
Her father Sir Frank Williams said in the statement on his daughters new role "over the past decade Claire has worked tirelessly for Williams. her knowledge of the sport and passion for the team is unquestionable and I'm proud to say that during her time here she has proven herself to be one of our most valuable assets. With Claire being appointed Deputy Team Principal, I know the future of Williams is in extremely safe hands. This appointment also had Ginny's blessing who I know would have been incredibly proud to have seen Claire taking on this position by my side."
Claire started at the family run team as their press officer in 2002, before being promoted to Head of Communications in 2010. She took the position of Head of Investor Relations after the team floated on the stock Frankfurt Stock Exchange in 2011.
Speaking on her new role she said "I'm truly honoured to be taking on the role of Deputy Team Principal and look forward to working alongside Frank to help run the team this season and beyond. I have grown up in the sport and have learnt the ropes from one of Formula One's legendary Team Principals and as a result I feel well equipped for this new challenge."
Claire said she is determined to make Williams a consistent race winning team. "I understand the commitment that every person within the team gives each day to see our car out on track and I am determined to see us back at the top. I don't underestimate the challenges that lie ahead but I have the full support of the Board and a very talented Executive Committee who will be invaluable as I move forward in this role."
She explained the sadness the family and team have faced over the past month but that they must look to the future. "It has been a sad month for my family and Williams as a company following the death of my mother, but as the season takes hold we must look to the future. it will be a privilege to play a part in taking the team into what I hope will be a successful next chapter."
Pastor Maldonado and Valtteri Bottas are racing in the Williams FW35 this season.
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