Symonds impresses Williams F1

In a recent interview with autosport.com Williams F1's Claire Williams spoke of how the team is been very impressed with the work done by Pat Symonds since he joined the team in August of this year, taking on the role of Chief Technical Offer.

Williams spoke of how Symonds' arrival is exactly what the Williams team needs given their recent history of poor results. The 2013 season saw the Williams team only secure five points.

Claire said: "We are really happy, the whole board is thrilled that Pat was available to come in."

"He has done everything that we could have hoped for him to do over the past few months.

"One of the things that is noticeable about Pat is that he's a very considered individual, there is no panic, there is no stress. That's a sign he knows what he is doing because he's very much in control.

"And he's taking his time, there is nothing worse then someone coming through and doing a brush-through, you need someone to sit down, evaluate and analyse, make decisions and go from there, which is what he's doing.

"It is really great, this is where we needed to get to and we're so excited about next year."

As for the future Claire felt that Symonds' had been able to help turn things around and that this will continue into the next season.

"He is a real mentor," Claire added.

"He listens to people, he goes round and has conversations before he makes judgements and decisions which is very important to everyone within the business.

"They needed someone they could go to, be open with knowing they would be heard and listened to. That has been really important for everybody.

"Coming in and banging your fists on the table isn't the approach to have and he certainly has not done that.

"When people heard we were bringing him in they thought it was fantastic. When you have someone with that level of experience, it shows we're serious.

"It has really shown around the team's mindset having Pat in the place, let alone what he can do now that he's started working with everyone."