Jon Tomlinson
Jon Tomlinson (born January 9, 1973) is a former member of the Williams Formula One team, working in the role Chief Aerodynamicist. Tomlinson's former department design and test a range of components for the Williams cars in two on-site wind tunnels, one of which can accommodate a full-size car.
Career
In 1995 he was appointed a design Engineer for Handford Racing Services Ltd for one year, 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 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 Deputy Head of Aerodynamics.
Then WilliamsF1 hired him as Head of Aerodynamics in November 2006.[1] He resigned at the beginning of May 2011 after Williams' troubled start to the 2011 Formula One season.[2]
Personal life
Tomlinson lives with his wife Caroline and their two children, in Bodicote, Oxfordshire.[1]
References
- ^ a b "Jon Tomlinson - Chief Aerodynamicist". WilliamsF1. Retrieved 2009-04-15.
- ^ "Michael resigns, Coughlan joins Williams". Autosport.com. Retrieved 2011-05-03.