Patrick Head | |
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Born | Farnborough, Hampshire, England | 5 June 1946
Nationality | British |
Occupation(s) | Formula One team co-founder Engineer |
Years active | 1970– |
Known for | Co-founder Williams Grand Prix Engineering |
Notable work | Williams World Drivers' and Constructors' championship-winning cars |
Sir Patrick Michael Head (born 5 June 1946) is a British motorsport executive who is the co-founder and former Engineering Director of the Williams Formula One team. For 27 years starting from the 1977 season, Head was technical director at Williams Grand Prix Engineering, and responsible for many innovations within Formula One. Head oversaw the design and construction of Williams cars until May 2004 when his role was handed over to Sam Michael.