WilliamsF1 designer Gavin Fisher Injured

Fisher was required to have surgery as a result of his undisclosed injuries. He will be in the United States for approximately three weeks before he can return to the United Kingdom.

WilliamsF1 Technical Director Sam Michael commented: "I spoke to Gavin over the weekend, and thankfully the surgery he underwent immediately after his accident appears to have been successful, but he will be unable to fly back to the UK for some weeks.

While Fisher is recovering his role will be filled by Mark Loasby, a senior design engineer at WilliamsF1.

Michael added: "It is fortunate that we have strength in depth in the design office, and Mark Loasby will cover Gavin's post during his recuperation. Much of the fundamental layout work for the FW27 is underway. We wish Gavin all the best for a speedy recovery."