Williams Racing appoints former aerospace executive as COO

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William Racing has appointed former Pratt & Whitney executive Frederic Brousseau as its new Chief Operating Officer.

Brousseau joins Williams Racing after a distinguished career in the aerospace industry, having started his career with Pratt & Whitney Canada in 1997 and worked his way through a variety of operational and management roles.

In April 2022, Brousseau was appointed Vice President, Operations at P&W, overseeing In this role the company’s worldwide Operations, encompassing 12 sites across Canada, Poland, Morocco and China.

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"We are very excited to bring Frederic on board as an energetic and experienced leader who can help with the transformation of Williams Racing," commented Matthew Savage, chairman of the board of Williams Racing who is overseeing the F1 team's management restructuring.

"He began his career working on the shop floor, and his most recent role saw him looking after worldwide aerospace operations, including running multiple worldwide manufacturing sites and an operation with more than 10,000 employees.

"I expect him to contribute significantly to our journey at Williams Racing."

"There is no better feeling than setting out on a brand new journey and working towards achieving your dreams," added Brousseau.

"It has been an exciting beginning of the season and I am looking forward to joining a team with such Formula 1 heritage.

"I am eager to get started and contribute to building the organisation’s future alongside everyone at Williams Racing."

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Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.