Williams wishes return to the heights of Formula 1and at the heart of this ambition are its programs dedicated to young talents. Whether through graduate programmes, industrial placements, apprenticeships or work experience, opportunities to start a career in F1 with the Grove-based team have never been more accessible. These initiatives also include projects like the Komatsu-Williams Engineering Academy, providing even more possibilities.
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With an impressive track record of nine manufacturers’ titles and seven drivers’ titlesWilliams seeks to reverse the trend of recent years and build a promising future with emerging talent. “We are on a mission to become champions again”says Ann Perrins, human resources manager at Williams. Since his arrival last June, the team has grown from 750 to more than 1,000 members, demonstrating its growth. More than 10% of the workforce today come from programs for young talents, a priority to guarantee a long-term skills pool.
The success of these programs is reflected in the impressive number of applications received, more than 20,000 for just 80 positions recently. Sasha Prince, head of talent and leadership at Williams, nevertheless emphasizes the importance of taking care of your application: “Take the time to demonstrate research and attention to detail. It makes a big difference. »
An ambitious strategy
Williams can already count on inspiring examples from these initiatives, such as Scott Williams, now director of operations after starting in the graduate program, or Christina Sullivan, wind tunnel engineer, who joined the team after being inspired by the Netflix series Drive to Survive.
This ambitious strategy is led by team director, James Vowles, who places emphasis on long-term talent development. “We recruit the best, and we train them to become even better. It is a program over 5 to 10 years which will bear fruit. »
James Vowles has established a culture focused on people and performance, believing that these elements, combined with technological advances, are essential to reaching the top. This vision has allowed the team to progress quickly while building a solid foundation for the future.
For Sasha Prince, building a team made up of local and international talent is a strategic investment. “We are ensuring that our immediate priorities do not compromise our long-term goals, which are to win championships”she said.
Williams plans to expand and improve its programs in the coming years, hoping to advance its chances of success while cultivating a new generation of talent in Formula 1.
