British media outlets are reporting that Mercedes technical director Paddy Lowe has left Mercedes to join Williams despite his contract with the World Champion team set to run until May of this year. Lowe's departure comes amid Mercedes' quest to sign Valtteri Bottas to replace retired Nico Rosberg which is now apparently a step closer to being confirmed. The post Lowe will take up at Williams is yet to be confirmed, however it is expected that he will be the team principal, with Claire Williams taking over as President from her father Sir Frank Williams. Lowe is expected to become a shareholder of the team. The 54 year old Englishman, who was instrumental in Mercedes' unprecedented...
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