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Williams raid Volkswagen again for latest top-level appointment

Williams has continued its recruitment drive by appointing François-Xavier Demaison as technical director. Known as 'FX', Demaison previously worked with new Williams CEO Jost Capito at Volkswagen Motorsport. Article continues under video During his decade with Volkswagen, Demaison was responsible for the technical development of the ground-breaking and technology-leading ID.R electric race car that achieved multiple records at Pikes Peak and the Nürburgring. Demaison was also instrumental in the Polo R WRC's dominance in the World Rally Championship which won all three titles from 2013 to 2016. Prior to joining Volkswagen in 2011, Demaison worked with Renault and Peugeot on Formula 1,...
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