Head ends Formula One career


Patrick Head

By AT&T Williams F1 Team
December 31 2011

Williams Grand Prix Holdings PLC today confirmed that Director of Engineering Patrick Head will step down from its Board of Directors with immediate effect. Patrick co‐founded Williams F1 in 1977 with Frank Williams and over three decades has led the team’s engineering department. In that time, Williams F1 has won 113 Grands Prix and secured nine Constructors’ and seven Drivers’ World Championships.

 
 Head ends Formula One career
 
Patrick Head & Frank Williams
 

Williams Grand Prix Holdings PLC (Ticker: WGF1) today confirms that Director of Engineering Patrick Head will step down from its Board of Directors with immediate effect. Patrick co‐founded Williams F1 in 1977 with Frank Williams and over three decades has led the team's engineering department. In that time, Williams F1 has won 113 Grands Prix and secured nine Constructors' and seven Drivers' World Championships.

Patrick will continue in his role as a Board Director of Williams Hybrid Power Limited, a subsidiary of the company that develops and produces hybrid technologies.

The company wishes Patrick well in his future activities and remains indebted for his service to Williams F1 over the past 34 years.

Frank Williams commented, "Patrick and I have been in partnership for 34 years. During that time, he has been the leader of the technical team that has won the majority of our race wins and championships. This is a remarkable legacy and one which will be treasured and definitely not forgotten.

"Patrick is a very straightforward, hard working and truly gifted engineer who comfortably operates at a world class level. I will miss him very much, as I am sure his colleagues will, and he will always be welcome at Grove. Indeed, Patrick will still be seen around the factory as he continues to be involved in the development of our hybrid power activities."
 

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IndyAndy
31/12/2011 18:15
Thanks for everything you've done down through the years & enjoy your retirement (?). (Sm128)

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mayhemfunkster
31/12/2011 20:14
Patrick was and is a legend, but it is obvious to him that he is now a spare part at the team and it is better for him to move on.

His contribution to F1 engineering has been immense, and his efforts will not be forgotten easily by Williams fans.

Thanks Patrick (Sm128)

Now he is retired from F1 at least, I hope we can hear more of his very witty anecdotes and views on things on many podcasts!

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K1
31/12/2011 23:16
yes, williams and patrick head are synonymous. each partner is as well known as each other individually. he was, and i presume still is, a highly talented engineer. those people are rare and should be remembered for their unique contributions.

he is now a very wealthy man and that is the reward i guess for his hard work and endeavours. life goes on however and others will step up to the challenge. he should retire from F1 a very happy man although a 2011 WCC would have been a far more desirable swan song. i'm sure that we'll hear more about the past in the future and that can only be good.

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