Williams has signed considered one of Max Verstappen’s longest-serving engineers, Michael Manning, with the Briton set to reunite with former Crimson Bull drivers Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz.
Manning has spent the higher a part of his 15 years at Crimson Bull since becoming a member of the group in January 2011, most lately working as a controls engineer on Verstappen’s automobile.
Manning stepped down from his function with Crimson Bull on the finish of the 2024 season, however remained with the group till the 2025 season earlier than formally retiring.
Verstappen celebrates title win in 2023
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Manning confirmed his subsequent transfer on LinkedIn, saying that he might be taking the place of chief engineer for trackside engineering at Williams.
“I’m happy to announce that I’ve begun a brand new problem as Chief Engineer and Trackside Engineering for the Atlassian Williams F1 Group,” Manning wrote.
“Williams’ engineering heritage makes it one of many oldest groups in Components 1. With 9 constructors’ championships and 7 drivers’ titles, it stays one of many sport’s really iconic groups.
“However what drew me to this function is my ambition for the long run. There’s a actual starvation at Grove to get again to the highest of the grid and I’m trying ahead to making sure that the nice work we’ve achieved on the manufacturing facility interprets into scientific follow on the observe.”
Manning reunites with Albon and Sainz at Williams
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“Becoming a member of at such a key level within the group’s journey makes this chance much more significant, particularly as Williams approaches its fiftieth anniversary.”
Coincidentally, Williams presently has former Crimson Bull drivers Albon and Sainz, each of whom met Manning throughout their F1 careers.
Manning added: “I had a misunderstanding with Carlos and Alex early in our careers, so it is an actual spotlight to have the ability to work with them once more.” “I stay up for beginning and contributing to the subsequent chapter of this legendary group.”
