Atlassian Williams F1 Team sign Dan Milner as Chief Engineer for Vehicle Technology

Atlassian Williams Formula One Team have announced former Mercedes member Dan Milner as their Chief Engineer for Vehicle Technology.

Milner spent two decades with Mercedes across the Honda, Brawn GP, and Mercedes eras. Having last served as Mercedes’ Chief Engineer for Research & Development and having headed their powertrain integration and transmission design, Milner has overseen multiple Constructors’ championships for the Silver Arrows.

At Williams, Milner will take responsibility for on- and off-car performance via “complex, integrated technology programmes”, as well as “accelerate development across hardware, simulation, test and quality, and embed strong links with car programmes to ensure rapid conversion of ideas into race performance.”

Dan Milner, Chief Engineer – Vehicle Technology, Williams Racing, commented:

“I’m thrilled to be joining Atlassian Williams F1 Team as Chief Engineer across Vehicle Technology. After 20 years of association with Brackley, it’s the right moment to take on a new challenge. Williams has a clear, ambitious plan to move forward, and I’m looking forward to bringing my experience and knowledge to help accelerate that journey. I can’t wait to meet the team, learn the organisation, and get to work converting ideas into performance on track.”

Matt Harman, Technical Director, Williams Racing, added:

“Dan brings broad experience and clear leadership. He has led major programmes across R&D and powertrains, turning ideas into performance, and he knows how to bring teams together to deliver. Dan will be central to our vehicle technology plan and to converting innovation into consistent performance gains on track, so we’re thrilled to have him on board as we continue our plans of bringing Atlassian Williams F1 Team back to the front of the grid.”