Williams appoint Pat Symonds as chief technical officer

Williams have announced the appointment of Pat Symonds as the team's new chief technical officer.

The 60-year-old will take on his new role next month, replacing Mike Coughlan, who has left the team with immediate effect.

"Williams is a team steeped in success and engineering excellence, and I'm honoured to be asked to play a role in returning the team to its rightful place at the pinnacle of Formula 1," Symonds told the team's official website.

Williams are yet to take a point from nine races so far this season.