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Williams split with aero chief
Williams have parted company with their head of aerodynamics after a troubled start to the 2018 Formula 1 season. The team say that Dirk De Beer had stepped down with immediate effect, little over a year after the former Ferrari and Renault aerodynamicist started working at Grove. De Beer's exit follows that of former chief designer Ed Wood, who left the team for personal reasons earlier in May. Doug McKiernan, who joined Williams in February, will now assume responsibility for the aerodynamic and design direction of the team's struggling FW41 car, with Dave Wheater appointed head of aerodynamics. Williams' reshuffle comes as the team look to turn around their season after making their...
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