Patrick Head has stepped down from the Board of Directors at Williams Grand Prix Holdings PLC (WGF1), ending his involvement in Formula 1 as of today.
Head has spent the past 34 years involved in the sport with Williams, having co-founded the team with Sir Frank Williams in 1977.
The legend has led the teams engineering department, fulfilling the role of director of engineering, and in that time has seen Williams F1 win 113 Grands Prix and secure nine Constructors’ and seven Drivers’ World Championships.
Head will remain in his role as a Board Director of Williams Hybrid Power Limited, a subsidiary of the company that develops and produces hybrid technologies.
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.”
