Chris Williams new technical director of M-Sport

M-Sport a annoncé ce samedi 1er janvier l’arrivée de Chris Williams en tant que directeur technique. Il remplace le Belge Christian Loriaux, parti chez Hyundai en mai dernier. Le Britannique a déjà une solide expérience avec Ford puisqu’il a été à l’origine de la conception de la Ford Puma Rally1 hybride. Il a également occupé la fonction de responsable de l’ingéniere rally, working closely with his predecessor for twenty years. “It is a privilege to have the opportunity to lead the entire technical team, particularly at a time of such significant change to the sport we love, rejoiced Chris Williams. We have a small team of innovative, committed and determined engineers and designers and I am honored to help, guide and support them to produce cars that evolve and perform at the highest level. »

“With his proven racing background, it makes sense to appoint Chris as Technical Director to oversee all technical aspects of our company, added M-Sport managing director Malcolm Wilson. Not only am I looking forward to seeing the Puma Rally1 hybrid make its debut at Monte-Carlo, where I am confident it will meet our expectations, but also the other projects that Chris and his team will develop to advance M-Sport in the future. » Chris Williams will make his first official appearance in his new role at the opening round of the FIA ​​World Rally Championship, where Sébastien Loeb, Craig Breen, Adrien fourmaux and Gus Greensmith will be at the wheel of the four models lined up for the Monte-Carlo Rally (January 20-23).

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- M-Sport (@MSportLtd) January 1, 2022