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Patrick Bruce Reith Symonds (born 11 June 1953) is a British motor racing engineer who is the executive engineering consultant for the Cadillac Formula One team. He was the Chief Technical Officer at Williams Grand Prix Engineering from 2013 until 2016, having previously worked at the Toleman, Benetton, Renault, and Virgin/Marussia Formula One teams. Until May 2024, he was the Chief Technical Officer of Formula One.

Key Information

Symonds began his career in lower motorsport categories before he joined Toleman in the early 1980s. After a brief move to the abortive Reynard Formula One project with then-chief designer Rory Byrne in 1991, he returned to Benetton. With a career spanning over three decades, Symonds was a key member of Team Enstone (first as Toleman, then as Benetton and Renault), where he led Michael Schumacher and Fernando Alonso to win four World Championships between 1994 and 2006. Overall, teams involving Symonds won four Drivers' titles, three Constructors' titles, and 42 Grands Prix (22 with Benetton and 20 with Renault).

In September 2009, Symonds was forced to resign from the Renault team due to his involvement in Crashgate, a race fixing at the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix. After the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) conducted its own investigation, Symonds and Renault's Managing Director Flavio Briatore were banned indefinitely from any events sanctioned by the FIA, although this ban was later overturned by a French Tribunal de Grande Instance.

Early life and education

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Symonds was born in Bedford, England, and educated at Gresham's School in Holt, Norfolk, after which he studied automotive engineering at the Cranfield Institute of Technology at Oxford Polytechnic and Cranfield University's Institute of Technology, where he gained a Masters in aerodynamics in 1976.[1]

Career

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Ford and Toleman

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Symonds started his automotive career as an apprentice with the Ford Motor Company. He joined Hawke, a racing car company, as a designer of Formula Ford racing cars. After two years, he moved to Royale Racing, where he met Rory Byrne, with whom he kept producing Formula Ford racing cars. This lasted until 1979, when Symonds joined Toleman.[1] Under its partnership with Hart Racing Engines, the Toleman proved competitive as Brian Henton and Derek Warwick won four races and finished 1–2 in the 1980 European Formula Two Championship. The next year, Symonds worked on research and development, as the team moved on to Formula One. At the same time, he was also the race engineer of Stefan Johansson in a Formula Two Toleman run by Docking Spitzley Racing.[1] During the following seasons, Symonds became a full-time member of Toleman in Formula One, serving as the race engineer of Warwick and Teo Fabi in 1982, Bruno Giacomelli in 1983, and a rookie Ayrton Senna in 1984.[1]

Benetton and Renault

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As Toleman grew, it was taken over to become Benetton Formula and was subsequently sold and renamed Renault F1. Symonds remained throughout this entire period with the team, working his way through the technical ranks. He served as an engineer for many of the team's drivers, including Alessandro Nannini and Teo Fabi.[1] In 1991, as Benetton hired John Barnard as its technical director, Symonds and Rory Byrne left the team and signed-up with Adrian Reynard to design a Reynard Formula One car. The project ultimately failed and Symonds alongside Byrne returned to Benetton when Barnard fell out with Flavio Briatore.[1] In the mid-1990s, he was Michael Schumacher's race engineer, helping him win two World Championships in 1994 and 1995,[2] while also assuming the role of Head of Research and Development.[1] Symonds remained with Benetton when Schumacher departed to Ferrari in 1996. As Ross Brawn was also lured to Ferrari in 1997, Symonds became Benetton's Technical Director.[3] When Mike Gascoyne joined the team in 2001, Symonds was promoted to Executive Director of Engineering, a post which he retained though the transition to Renault ownership in 2002, even as Gascoyne was replaced by Bob Bell.[1] In 2005 and 2006, as the executive engineer, he led Fernando Alonso to win two World Championships.[2]

Crashgate

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Main article: Renault Formula One crash controversy

In July 2009, Nelson Piquet Jr. claimed Symonds asked him to deliberately crash at the 2008 Singapore Grand Prix to manufacture a situation that would assist teammate Fernando Alonso to win the race.[4] The ING Renault F1 Team released a statement on 16 September 2009 stating that Symonds was no longer part of the team.[5] Symonds was subsequently suspended from Formula One events for five years after his "acceptance that he took part in the conspiracy" and expressing his "eternal regret and shame" to the FIA World Motor Sport Council.[6][7] His ban was overturned by the French Tribunal de Grande Instance on 5 January 2010, and he was also paid €5,000 in compensation.[8] In April 2010, he and Briatore reached an out-of-court settlement with the FIA where he could return to Formula One in 2013 but could be a consultant to a Formula One team in the meantime.[9]

Virgin/Marussia and Williams

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In 2011, Symonds returned to Formula One as a consultant for the Virgin Racing (later Marussia F1) team to conduct a thorough overview of its operation, following a disappointing start to its second season in the sport. Shortly afterwards, the team parted company with existing technical director Nick Wirth.[10] Symonds is believed to have effectively taken Wirth's place, although he was still only a consultant due to the terms of his ban. During this time, Symonds also had a column in the F1 Racing magazine.[11] In July 2013, it was announced that Symonds had been appointed as Chief Technical Officer for Williams Racing, replacing Mike Coughlan.[12][13][14] Williams confirmed in December 2016 that Symonds would be leaving upon the expiration of his contract at the end of the year.[15] During his time at Williams, the team finished ninth in 2013, third in 2014 and 2015, and fifth in 2016.[2]

Formula One Chief Technical Officer

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In January 2017, Symonds began serving on the committee for the MSc in Motorsport Engineering and Management at Cranfield University.[16] In March 2017, it was announced that Symonds was to join the Sky Sports F1 team.[17][18][19] Symonds served as Formula One's Chief Technical Officer from March 2017 until May 2024, playing a key role in the 2022 regulations that led to the return of ground effect racing cars in an attempt to make racing closer,[20][21] and in part also the 2026 regulations.[22]

Cadillac

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In May 2024, it was publicly announced that Symonds had signed onto Andretti Global's Formula One bid, to be known as Cadillac Formula One team, serving as the executive engineering consultant for its planned entry in 2026.[23][24][25]

Formula One World Championships

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Season World Championship Chassis Engine Statistics
Constructors' Drivers' Races Wins Poles F/Laps Podiums WCC
1994 Symonds was Head of Research and Development
N/a Germany Michael Schumacher B194 Ford 16 8 6* 8* 12 2nd
1995 United Kingdom Benetton Germany Michael Schumacher B195 Renault 16 11* 4 8* 15* 1st
2005 Symonds was Executive Engineer
France Renault Spain Fernando Alonso R25 Renault 19 8* 7 3 18 1st
2006 France Renault Spain Fernando Alonso R26 18 8* 7 5* 19* 1st
Notes

Key: (Bold) personal record; (*) constructor record; (†) Formula One record

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Pat Symonds (born Patrick Bruce Reith Symonds on 11 June 1953) is a British motorsport engineer renowned for his extensive career in spanning over four decades, during which he contributed to multiple drivers' and constructors' world championships with teams including Benetton and , served in key technical leadership roles, and played a pivotal part in the sport's regulatory evolution before joining Team in 2024. Symonds began his professional journey as an apprentice at in the early 1970s, later earning an MSc in from Cranfield Institute of Technology in 1976. He entered through lower formulae, working with chassis builders Hawke and Royale, before joining the Toleman team in 1981 for Formula 2 development alongside designer . Transitioning to in 1981 as part of Toleman's F1 entry, Symonds served as race engineer for drivers including and in 1982, in 1983, and notably during his debut season in 1984, contributing to the team's competitive resurgence. Following Benetton's acquisition of in 1986, Symonds remained with the team, initially focusing on electronics and engine integration for power units. He became Michael Schumacher's in 1991, playing a central role in the German driver's back-to-back drivers' championships in 1994 and 1995, as well as Benetton's 1995 constructors' title, through innovations like the four-wheel steering system developed in 1993. Promoted to in November 1996 after Ross Brawn's departure and later to executive director of engineering in 2001, Symonds oversaw the team's transition to engines and its rebranding as Renault F1 in 2002. At , he collaborated with to secure consecutive drivers' titles in 2005 and 2006, alongside the constructors' championships, amassing 32 race wins across his tenures with Schumacher and . Symonds' career was marred by the 2008 "Crashgate" scandal at , where, as executive director of engineering, he conspired with team principal to instruct driver to deliberately crash during the , triggering a that enabled to win the race. The incident, exposed in 2009, led to Symonds receiving a five-year ban from FIA-sanctioned events, later reduced through appeal; he was permitted to consult for F1 teams starting in 2010 via his company Neutrino Dynamics but barred from operational roles until the end of 2012. Returning to the paddock as a consultant for the (later Marussia) team in 2011, Symonds joined Williams as chief technical officer in mid-2013, where he led aerodynamic and efforts until 2016. From 2017 to 2024, he served as Management's chief technical officer, establishing a technical group to assist the FIA in regulation development, significantly influencing the 2022 ground-effect car designs and the upcoming 2026 power unit and chassis rules aimed at and closer racing. In May 2024, following the expiration of his non-compete clause, Symonds was appointed executive engineering consultant for Andretti Global's Cadillac-backed entry, leveraging his expertise in , , and power units to support the team's preparations for its 2026 grid debut (confirmed by the FIA in March 2025).

Early life and education

Early life

Pat Symonds was born on 11 June 1953 in , . His father was a engineering officer who later managed a Ford dealership. Symonds developed an early interest in motorsport through family visits to the when he was around 12 years old.

Education

Symonds attended Gresham's School, a boarding school in Holt, Norfolk, where he developed an early interest in engineering through classroom discussions and practical pursuits. This foundation, rooted in his Bedford upbringing, guided him toward specialized higher education in engineering. Following his time at Gresham's, he undertook a Ford-sponsored apprenticeship that included or led to undergraduate studies in mechanical engineering at Oxford Polytechnic (now Oxford Brookes University), gaining hands-on experience in mechanical systems. In 1976, Symonds completed a Master of Science degree in automotive engineering at Cranfield Institute of Technology (now ). The program provided training in and automotive engineering principles relevant to motorsport, including aspects of and design.

Professional career

Pre-Formula One roles

Symonds began his professional career with an apprenticeship in automotive engineering at the Ford Motor Company, where he contributed to vehicle dynamics research and development at the company's R&D center in Dunton, including work on the original Fiesta model. His educational background in automotive engineering from Cranfield Institute of Technology, with a focus on vehicle dynamics, supported his early design efforts in motorsport. Following his time at Ford, Symonds joined Hawke, a racing car manufacturer, as a designer specializing in vehicles. His first project there, the 1976 Hawke DL17, achieved significant success by securing the top two positions at the Festival that year. He remained with Hawke for two years, honing his skills in design for junior single-seater categories. In 1978, Symonds moved to Royale Racing as chief designer, replacing Rory Byrne who had departed for a Formula 2 project. At Royale, he collaborated briefly with Byrne on developments before taking full lead, producing the successful RP26 model for the 1600cc class. The RP26 debuted strongly in 1979, locking out the top three positions at , demonstrating Symonds' growing expertise in competitive junior formula engineering. He continued designing for Royale until 1979.

Toleman and Benetton eras (1981–1997)

Pat Symonds joined the team in 1979, following his earlier collaboration with designer in lower formulas, which influenced his recruitment ahead of 's full entry into in 1981. Initially focusing on , Symonds transitioned to a full-time role in 1982, working with drivers and that season. In 1983, he engineered , and in 1984, he supported during the Brazilian's debut, contributing to notable performances such as Senna's podium finish at the despite challenging conditions. These early years at laid the foundation for Symonds' expertise in race engineering amid the turbocharged era's technical demands. Following Toleman's rebranding to Benetton in 1986, Symonds continued as a race engineer, initially with and later . By the early 1990s, he advanced to head of research and development, where he played a key role in developing innovative systems, including for the Benetton B191 and B192 cars, which enhanced the team's competitiveness before the technology was banned in 1994. In 1991, following Benetton's decision to hire as technical director, Symonds briefly joined Reynard Motorsport's aborted project, where he worked with a 20-person team led by to design an F1 , including advancements in . The effort, which invested around £750,000, was ultimately abandoned due to insufficient funding before any on-track testing, after which Symonds returned to Benetton. In late 1993, Symonds devised a four-wheel system tested on a modified B193 , aiming to improve handling and cornering, though it was not raced due to regulatory scrutiny. Symonds' most prominent race engineering stint came in 1994–1995, when he partnered with at Benetton, optimizing setup and strategy to secure back-to-back Drivers' Championships for the German driver and Constructors' titles for the team. Their collaboration emphasized meticulous and driver feedback integration, contributing to Schumacher's eight wins across those seasons. After Schumacher's departure to Ferrari in 1996, Symonds remained with Benetton and was promoted to in November 1996, overseeing the B197 car's development for the 1997 season, which featured refined aerodynamics and engine integration under power. This role marked the culmination of his foundational contributions to Benetton's technical evolution during the period.

Renault era and controversies (2001–2009)

In 2001, Symonds was promoted to of at Benetton, a role he retained following the team's rebranding and full transition to in 2002. Under his leadership, the team focused on integrating advanced engine and chassis development, leveraging Renault's V10 power unit to improve reliability and performance. This period marked a shift toward a more cohesive engineering philosophy, emphasizing data-driven aerodynamics and traction control innovations that complied with evolving FIA regulations. Symonds' tenure oversaw Renault's ascent to dominance, culminating in back-to-back Constructors' and Drivers' Championships in 2005 and 2006 with driver . In 2005, the team's strategic emphasis on tire management and fuel efficiency allowed to secure eight wins, clinching the title by 21 points over McLaren's . The following year, defended both titles with winning seven races, including key victories at high-downforce circuits like and , where Symonds' oversight of suspension upgrades proved pivotal. These successes were built on innovations such as the RS26 chassis's refined mass damper system, which enhanced handling without breaching rules. However, Symonds' time at Renault was overshadowed by the scandal, known as "Crashgate." During the race, Symonds, along with team principal , instructed driver to deliberately crash on lap 14 to deploy a , benefiting teammate by allowing him to pit under safer conditions and ultimately win the race. Piquet's crash, executed at turn 17, triggered the safety car period that shuffled the field, enabling Alonso to jump from 15th to first after an early on lighter fuel. The strategy exploited the track's unique night-time lighting and safety protocols but violated sporting regulations on fair competition. The incident came to light in 2009 after , recently dropped by , disclosed it to Brazilian authorities, prompting an FIA investigation. Symonds admitted to his role in the discussions that led to the crash instruction during the FIA hearing, stating it was a one-off tactical decision under pressure. As a result, he resigned from in September 2009, and the FIA imposed an initial indefinite ban from activities, later formalized as a five-year exclusion from FIA-sanctioned events in October 2009. This penalty was reduced to three years in 2010 following an appeal, allowing Symonds to resume advisory roles outside direct team involvement by 2012.

Ban and consulting work (2009–2013)

Following the scandal known as Crashgate, where Symonds admitted involvement in ordering to crash deliberately to aid Fernando Alonso's victory, the FIA imposed a five-year ban on Symonds from all official activities in September 2009. This ban severely impacted his career, preventing him from holding any operational or official role in or other FIA-sanctioned events, effectively sidelining a 33-year tenure in engineering that had spanned multiple championship-winning teams. In January 2010, a French court overturned the original bans on Symonds and team principal , but a subsequent settlement with the FIA in April 2010 reduced Symonds' restriction to a three-year period ending December 31, 2012, while permitting limited non-operational consulting work. Under this agreement, Symonds could advise teams indirectly but was barred from attending races, participating in team operations, or engaging in hands-on technical duties. In February 2011, Symonds began a consultancy role with the team (later rebranded as Marussia), providing strategic technical advice through his independent firm, Neutrino Dynamics, as retained by a team shareholder. This arrangement allowed him to contribute to the team's development without violating ban terms, leveraging his prior experience with Nick Wirth from their Benetton days; Virgin president Graeme Lowdon described Symonds' input as invaluable for a resource-strapped newcomer outfit. Symonds has reflected deeply on the scandal's consequences, expressing "eternal regret and shame" for his actions, which he attributed to misguided loyalty to rather than personal gain, and apologizing profoundly to those affected, including Piquet Jr. and the sport. He has acknowledged that the episode irreparably damaged his professional reputation, lamenting the destruction of a career built on growing from 19 to over 500 employees, and noted in later interviews that he remains "blinded by loyalty" in hindsight, forever marked by the shadow of Crashgate. The ban concluded on December 31, 2012, clearing Symonds for a full return to roles starting in and marking the end of his enforced hiatus from the sport.

Williams and Marussia involvement (2013–2016)

In , following the full lifting of his ban from activities, Pat Symonds joined the Williams F1 team as Chief Technical Officer on August 19, replacing Mike Coughlan who had departed as . In this role, he oversaw car development and performance enhancements, leading a restructuring that addressed the team's prior weaknesses in processes and innovation. Prior to his full-time move to Williams, Symonds had been serving as a technical consultant to Marussia (formerly ) since spring 2011, a role he continued into early 2013 amid the team's ongoing performance and financial struggles. He contributed to the team's technical direction during its rebranding to Marussia in and efforts to stabilize operations, including guiding post-Nick Wirth era developments, though the team remained at the back of the grid with no points scored in 2013. Symonds parted ways with Marussia in July 2013 to focus on Williams. At Williams, Symonds prioritized aerodynamic refinements and overall car architecture for the FW36 in , eliminating issues like the ineffective blown diffuser from the previous year's FW35 model while implementing changes to the transmission and rear suspension. These efforts, combined with a shift away from a blame culture toward structured innovation, enabled continuous development and better integration of the Mercedes power unit, propelling Williams from in the 2013 Constructors' Championship (5 points) to third in (320 points) and maintaining that position in (257 points). He also enhanced race strategy through improved team communication and process reorganization, hiring key figures like to support midfield competitiveness. By 2016, Williams slipped to fifth in the Constructors' Championship (138 points), with Symonds noting stagnant development relative to rivals amid regulatory challenges. His contract expired at the end of the year, leading to his departure from the team in December 2016.

Formula One technical leadership and broadcasting (2017–2024)

In March 2017, Pat Symonds was appointed as Chief Technical Officer for Management, a role in which he oversaw the sport's technical regulations and collaborated with teams and the FIA to drive innovation and competitiveness. Drawing on his prior experience at Williams, where he witnessed the challenges smaller teams faced in catching frontrunners, Symonds focused on creating balanced rules that promoted closer racing and sustainability. Symonds played a pivotal role in developing the 2021 technical regulations, introduced in 2022, which emphasized ground-effect to reduce dirty air and enable more opportunities, resulting in closer on-track battles as evidenced by early race data showing reduced performance deltas between cars. He also led efforts on the 2026 regulations, prioritizing through 100% sustainable fuels, increased to 50% of power output, and lighter power units producing around 1,000 horsepower, while maintaining active for enhanced racing. As part of this, he contributed to engine formula updates by advocating for greener technologies, including involvement in a joint FIA-F1 technical to explore future powertrain advancements. Symonds further supported the 2021 cost cap implementation, set at $135 million annually, which he described as fundamental to the sport's financial stability and attracting new manufacturers for 2026. Concurrently, in March 2017, Symonds joined as a technical analyst and commentator, offering in-depth insights into race strategies, car performance, and regulatory impacts during live broadcasts and pre-race shows. His contributions, which continued through the 2023 season and into early 2024, provided viewers with expert analysis on topics like aerodynamic developments and power unit efficiencies, enhancing the broadcast's technical depth. Symonds departed his Formula One role in May 2024 after seven years, transitioning to gardening leave amid the finalization of rules, leaving a legacy of regulatory reforms that addressed both competitive and environmental priorities.

Cadillac Formula One project (2024–present)

In May 2024, Pat Symonds was appointed as Executive Engineering Consultant for Andretti Global's team, leveraging his extensive technical expertise to support the American manufacturer's entry into the . This role positions him to advise on the development of a competitive and the integration of Ferrari-supplied power units and gearboxes, essential for the team's compliance with regulations. His involvement draws on prior regulatory knowledge to ensure the project aligns with the series' evolving technical framework. Symonds officially began his duties on 1 January 2025, focusing on cross-functional efforts to deliver a world-class for the 2026 grid debut. Under his guidance, the team has advanced development, including the construction of a designed in-house to meet the new aerodynamic and requirements. Power unit integration with Ferrari's technology remains a core priority, facilitating a smooth transition until develops its own engines from 2029 onward. Throughout 2025, Symonds has overseen Cadillac's testing program with Ferrari, including the completion of the first of two sessions using older Ferrari models under Formula One's Testing of Previous Cars (TPC) regulations to build operational experience. These sessions have provided valuable insights into , setup, and team coordination, accelerating preparations for the full-scale build. In October 2025 interviews, Symonds described the scale of establishing a new team from scratch as "frightening," highlighting the immense logistical and engineering challenges involved in creating over 350 components. Despite these hurdles, he affirmed that the project remains on schedule for the 2026 entry, with ongoing work emphasizing regulatory compliance and innovative design to position competitively. On November 14, 2025, announced that its first F1 car is set to debut before the opening pre-season test in early 2026.

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