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Ex-Mercedes engineer Dan Milner joins Williams

Williams has added ex-Mercedes Formula 1 engineer Dan Milner to its senior leadership team, as he steps into the role of chief engineer of vehicle technology to oversee the team's car development programmes.  Milner left Mercedes earlier this year having spent 14 years at the team, most recently as the chief engineer of research and development.  He also held previous roles leading the ...

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Williams has added ex-Mercedes Formula 1 engineer Dan Milner to its senior leadership team, as he steps into the role of chief engineer of vehicle technology to oversee the team's car development programmes.  Milner left Mercedes earlier this year having spent 14 years at the team, most recently as the chief engineer of research and development.  He also held previous roles leading the ...

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  • What changed: Williams has added ex-Mercedes Formula 1 engineer Dan Milner to its senior leadership team, as he steps into the role of chief engineer of vehicle technology to oversee the team's car development programmes.  Milner left Mercedes earlier this year having spent 14 years at the team, most recently as the chief engineer of research and development.  He also held previous roles leading the .
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Mercedes-AMG Petronas (History & Technical Path), Williams (2026 Team Profile)

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