Dave Redding joins Williams as team manager

Williams has announced that former McLaren man Dave Redding has been appointed as team manager of the Grove-based outfit, and will join the team on July 17.

After originally joining McLaren in 2001 as a Systems Engineer, Redding worked in a number of engineering and operational roles before moving on to become Team Manager in 2009.

His previous roles over the course of his Formula One career include positions at Jaguar, Stewart and Benetton.

In his new role at Williams, Redding will be responsible for the overall management of the operational and sporting aspects of the team.

In addition to this appointment, Williams has confirmed that Sporting Manager, Steve Nielsen, will be departing the company on 31^st July.

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"Having been involved in motorsport for 30 years, I know that Williams is a great racing team, and one that I am extremely excited and privileged to be joining," said Redding.

"I already know and respect many of the team members, and I can't wait to start work at Grove and to be an integral part of an exciting future for the team."

Paddy Lowe, Chief Technical Officer at Williams, added:

"I am also delighted to welcome Dave to the Williams team. Dave brings an exceptional level of Formula One racing knowledge and experience.

"Since joining, I have seen first hand the talented individuals we have in the race team at Williams.

"I’m sure Dave will fit in well and be able to provide the operational and sporting leadership necessary to not only maintain our current high standards, but to build even further on all aspects of our race team performance in the future."

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