Jon Tomlinson

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Jon Tomlinson
Born (1973-01-09) 9 January 1973 (age 51)
Occupation Formula One aerodynamicist

Jon Tomlinson (born 9 January 1973) [1] is a British Formula One aerodynamicist, currently working in the position of Head of Aerodynamics at the upcoming Cadillac Formula One Team, having previously worked for the Jordan, Lotus, Williams and Renault Formula One teams.

Career

After completing a BSc Industrial Design degree at Brunel University in 1995, he was appointed a Design Engineer role for Handford Racing Services Ltd, working on aerodynamic development of Newman-Haas Racing's Lola Indycars. In 1996, he became an Aerodynamicist for Swift Engineering Ltd. in California, developing the 1997 and 1998 race winning Swift Indycars. In 1998 he became Chief Aerodynamicist for Precision Preparation Inc./Cal Wells Racing, also in California, until 2000. He then returned to the UK, entered Formula One with the Jordan Grand Prix team as Senior Aerodynamicist, until 2002 when Renault F1 hired him as a Senior Aerodynamicist, before his promotion to Deputy Head of Aerodynamics in 2003. It is in this position that he was heavily involved in the back-to-back 2005/2006 World Championship wins.

In November 2006, Williams F1 hired him as Head of Aerodynamics. [1] After 5 years in this position, he resigned at the beginning of May 2011, after Williams' troubled start to the 2011 Formula One season. [2]

In December 2022, Tomlinson joined Andretti Global to serve as Head of Aerodynamics for their upcoming Cadillac Formula One Team, which is set to enter the sport in 2026. [3]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Jon Tomlinson - Chief Aerodynamicist". WilliamsF1. Archived from the original on 4 January 2010. Retrieved 7 February 2017.
  2. ↑ "Michael resigns, Coughlan joins Williams". Autosport.com. Retrieved 2011-05-03.
  3. ↑ "Andretti's hiring spree". Motor Sport Magazine. 3 September 2024. Retrieved 11 December 2024.
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