Williams has announced former McLaren boss Jost Capito will join the team as its new chief executive officer from 2021.
Since the arrival of new owners Dorliton Capital earlier this year, plans have been put in place to begin rebuilding Williams in the long-term.
The Grove-based outfit has finished bottom on the constructors’ championship the last three years, with 2020 marking the first time in Williams’ history it has failed to score points in a Formula 1 season.
Capito brings a stealth of experience having worked in the motorsport and automotive industry for over four decades in various roles.
The German has previously worked in F1 for Sauber and, more recently, McLaren, where he had a short stint as CEO under the leadership of Ron Dennis.
He has also enjoyed success in the World Rally Championship with Ford and Volkswagen, overseeing the latter’s period of dominance in the mid-2010s with four consecutive drivers’ and constructors’ titles.
Capito will take on the day-to-day running of the team from February next year, reporting to Williams chairman Matthew Savage.
Williams also confirmed Simon Roberts, who was placed in temporary charge following Claire Williams’ departure, will take on the role as team principal on a permanent basis.
“It’s a great honour for me to join Williams Racing during these exciting and demanding times for both the team and for Formula One,” Capito said.
“It is an honour to be a part of the future of this storied team, and one that carries such a poignant name in the sport, so I approach this challenge with great respect and with a huge amount of relish.”
Savage added: “We are excited to welcome Jost Capito as the new CEO of Williams Racing. He is an experienced and competitive individual, who has built winning teams and is a winner in his own right.
“He understands the Williams heritage and will work well with the team in pursuit of our objective to return to the front of the grid.”
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