Williams F1 team parts company with engineering director

Carter had been with the Grove-based team since 2016 and effectively took over control of the technical department following the departure of Paddy Lowe at the start of the 2019 season. 

A short statement issued on Friday by Williams team principal Capito confirmed his exit. 

“As we look ahead at our engineering strategy and requirements for the next year and beyond, we have made changes in our engineering structure,” said Capito.

“Adam Carter has left the team and I would like to thank him for his hard work and contribution over the last six years.”

It marks the latest change of personnel at Williams since the team’s sale to Dorilton Capital in September 2020. 

Capito arrived as CEO during the following winter before moving into the team principal role when Simon Roberts left mid-way through last season. 

The German recruited former Volkswagen colleague Francois-Xavier Demaison as technical chief at the start of 2021, while former design boss Doug McKiernan left his role as part of the restructure. 

In November last year, Capito hired ex-VW motorsport boss Sven Smeets to become the team’s new sporting director.