Formula 1 · Est. 1977 · Home Base: Williams Racing HQ
Atlassian Williams F1 Team
Race Drivers
#55 · Spanish
Multiple race winner and former Ferrari driver who chose Williams as the platform for the next phase of his career. Sainz's arrival brought championship-level experience and credibility to the team's rebuild under James Vowles.
#23 · Thai-British
Former Red Bull driver who rebuilt his reputation at Williams with consistently impressive performances in uncompetitive machinery. Albon's ability to extract more from the car than it deserves has made him one of the most respected drivers on the grid.
Reserve & Test Drivers
| Name | Nationality | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luke Browning | British | Reserve Driver | 2025 |
Current Leadership
Owner
Dorilton Capital, a New York-based private investment firm led by Matthew Savage, acquired Williams Racing in August 2020 from the Williams family. The purchase ended over four decades of family ownership and brought significant new investment into the Grove factory's infrastructure, personnel, and technology. Dorilton has taken a patient, investment-driven approach, hiring James Vowles from Mercedes as team principal and committing to a multi-year rebuilding plan.
Team Leadership
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| James Vowles | Team Principal | 2023 |
Technical Leadership
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Pat Fry | Chief Technical Officer | 2023 |
| Fabrice Miguet | Head of Aerodynamics | 2024 |
Sporting & Operations
| Name | Position | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Sven Smeets | Sporting Director | 2022 |
Historical Figures
Founder & Former Team Principal
Sir Frank Williams, who passed away in November 2021, founded Williams Grand Prix Engineering in 1977 and built it into one of the most successful constructors in Formula 1 history. Despite being paralyzed from the neck down in a road accident in 1986, Williams continued to run the team from his wheelchair with an iron will for over three decades. Nine constructors' championships and seven drivers' titles were won under his stewardship before the family sold the team to Dorilton Capital.