"We've been involved with the business for five years now. It's an incredible brand with lots of legacy and great values, and there's a long-term plan here. That was supported by two things last year: Carlos joining us, who obviously saw the opportunity when it came to wanting to win; and finishing fifth. And that just supported our story of going back to the top."
"AI is on everybody's tongues. We already use AI in terms of our aero and wind tunnel. Having people like Atlassian, Anthropic and Airia gives us real tech businesses that can come in and support our tec"
Peter Kenyon, a commercial strategist who previously commercialized Manchester United and Chelsea, now serves as a board advisor at Williams F1 Team. Under Dorilton Capital's ownership since 2020, Williams has undergone a commercial rebirth, culminating in Atlassian becoming title partner and new deals with Barclays, Anthropic, Marks & Spencer, and Wilkinson Sword for the 2026 season. The team's revival strategy centers on technology partnerships, utilizing AI in aerodynamics and wind tunnel operations. Recent achievements, including driver Carlos Sainz's signing and a fifth-place constructors' finish, validate Williams' narrative of returning to competitive prominence. The 2026 season represents a major technical shake-up in Formula 1, positioning Williams to capitalize on these commercial and technical developments.
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