Williams Racing are one of the most successful teams in Formula 1 history, joining the grid in 1977 and dominating in the 1990s in particular.
Daughter of the team’s founder Frank Williams, Claire Williams, served as the team’s deputy team principal until 2020, when she decided to step away for the good of the team.
Williams were struggling to get away from the foot of the championship table and were financially unable to compete with the rest of the grid.
American company Dorilton Capital completed a full takeover of the team, in 2020, taking the team away from its family ownership for the first time and seeing Claire Williams leave the team.
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The 46-year-old is now set for a shock return to Williams, but not with the Formula 1 team.
Claire Williams has joined WAE Technologies as their spokesperson, meaning that she will once again be involved with Williams.
The organisation, which is now owned by Fortescue, are pushing for a decarbonised future and assist the Williams F1 team with their technological and commercial pathways.
“I am hugely honoured to be taking up this new role with WAE Technologies,” said Claire Williams following the announcement of her arrival.
“What Craig [Wilson, WAE Technologies CEO] and the team have achieved in a relatively short time frame has been phenomenal, using race-bred technology to revolutionise industries across the world.
“Sustainability has always been at the core of the business, and for me personally, I am committed to maximising technology for the benefit of all to create a greener tomorrow.
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“I fully share the vision of Fortescue and Andrew Forrest’s global green strategy and am excited to join at this very important time.”
While Claire Williams will not be directly involved with the famous Formula 1 team, she will play some part in the development of the team created by her father.
Williams F1 team will be hoping for a much more successful season in 2023 with Alex Albon and Logan Sargeant in the cars, having finished rock bottom last season.