Institution of Mechanical Engineers
WMS 2017 Panellists and Speakers
Race Tech editor-in-chief, William Kimberley
James Hobbs, COO of the IMechE welcomes everyone to the World Motorsport Symposium
Steve Sapsford, Market Sector Director, High Performance Vehicles, Ricardo gives a presentation on 'Mapping the Future of Motorsport'
(l-r) Dan Walmsley, Dr David Salters, Andy Cowell, Gilles Simon, Thomas Kraemer, Pascal Vasselon
(l-r) David Salters, Chief Engine Technical Leader, HPD and Andy Cowell, Managing Director, Mercedes AMG High Performance
The Language of Collaborative Manufacturers show off their products
Willem Toet, Motorsport F1 and Areodynamics Expert Sauber F1
Coffee break where the networking continues
Willem Toet, F1 Aerodynamics expert at Sauber F1 gives a presentation on Should aerodynamics continue to play a key part in motorsport?
Comtec Translations, one of the sponsors
Dan Walmsley, Head of Motorsport, McLaren Automotive
Gilles Simon, Technical Director of the FIA giving a presentation on Shaping Motorsports Future'
Steve Sapsford with Jason Hill, Head of New Engine Programmes, Prodrive
Vincent Beaumensil, Sport Manager of the ACO
Thomas Kraemer, Manager Engine Design, LMP1, Porsche Motorsport
(l-r) Dan Walmsley, Head of Motorsport, McLaren Automotive, Dr David Salters, Chief Engine Technical Leader, HPD, Andy Cowell, Managing Director, AMG High Performance, Giles Simon, Technical Director, FIA
Pascal Vasselon, Technical Director, Toyota Motorsport GmbH
Chris Aylett, CEO, Motorsport Industry Association
Jason Somerville, Head of Aerodynamics at Formula one Management Ltd joins the panel
Jason Somerville, Head of Aerodynamics at Formula One Management Ltd
Jason Hill , Head of New Engine Programme at Prodrive sits with Andy Cowell, Managing Director of Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains and Rodi Basso,Motorsport Director of McLaren Applied Technologies
Jason Hill. Head of New Engine Programmes at Prodrive
James Key, Technical Director at Scuderia Toro Rosso
Gilles Simon, Technical Director of the FIA talking to delegates during the break
Gilles Simon, President of the FIA chats with Thomas Kraemer. Manager Engine Design of the winning LMP1 at Porsche Motorsport
Gilles Simon, President of the FIA talks with Andy Cowell, Managing Director of Mercedes AMG High Performance on the panel
The panel during this session is made up of Rodi Basso of McLaren Applied Technologies, Andy Cowell of Mercedes AMG High Performance, Jason Hill of Prodrive, and Gilles Simon of the FIA
FIT AG showcase their products to an audience like no other
David Salters of HPD gives his verdict sat next to Dan Walmsley of McLaren Automotive on the panel
Dan Walsmley, Head of Motorsport at McLaren Automotive sat with David Salters, Chief Engine Techical Leader of HPD, Andy Cowell, Managing Director or Mercedes AMG High Performance and Gilles Simon, President of the FIA
Paul Freeland of Cosworth talks to Scott Davies of McLaren Automotive
David Mountain of Mountune gets involved in the discussions
David Salters, Chief Engine Technical Leader of HPD talks to Douglas Campling, Chief Engineer-Motorsport of Williams Advanced Engineering and Christian Nellen.
Delegates from MTS and Grainger & Worrall
Dan Walmsley, Head of Motorsport at McLaren Automotive
John Iley and Ulrich Baretzky chair the World Motorsport Symposium
Bruce Crawley of ExxonMobil Motorsport in the audience
Break in the Marble Hall at the IMechE
Albert Klein of FIT AG takes part in discussion
Andy Cowell of Mercedes AMG, Gilles Simon of the FIA and Thomas Kraemer of Porsche Motorsport
Andy Cowell gives his opinion during a discussion on the panel sat next to Dr David Salters of HPD
William Kimberley kicks off the second day
Keynote speaker Vincent Beaumensil, Sport Manager of the ACO makes a big announcement!
The University of Wolverhampton take part in the two days.
Andy Cowell of Mercedes AMG sits with Chris Aylett, CEO of the MIA, Pascal Vasselon, Technical Director of Toyota Motorsport and Douglas Campling of Williams Advanced Engineering on a panel
Chris Aylett, CEO of the MIA gives a presentation on whether motorsport has a role or should just focus on the entertainment?
Chris Aylett of the MIA, Andy Cowell of Mercedes AMG High Performance and Pascal Vasselon of Toyota Motorsport on a panel.
Bruce Wood, Managing Director of Cosworth gives a presentation on The Future Direction of Motorsport. A view from an independent engine manufacturer
Students from Oxford Brookes and the University of Wolverhampton are invited to be part of the VIP panel.
David Floury, Technical Director of ORECA takes part in the discussions
Douglas Campling of Williams Advanced Engineering
The delegates are asked to vote.
Douglas Campling,, Chief Engineer- Motorsport of Williams Advanced Engineeering gives a presentation on The Electrification of Motorsport - threat, opportunity or just another days racing?
John Iley, addresses the audience
Steve Sapsford (Ricard), Jason Hill (Prodrive) and Bruce Wood (Cosworth)
An Oxford Brookes student is invited to join the VIP and finds himself sat between Gilles Simon, the Technical Director of the FIA and Thomas Kraemer, engine designer of the winning LMP1 eninge at Porsche Motorsport.
Students are invited to be part of the VIP panel so everyone can hear their opinion too.
Oxford Brookes and their Formula Student car in the reception of the IMechE
Oxfrod Brookes student enjoy themselves at the World Motorsport Sympoisum
Rodi Basso, Director of Motorsport at McLaren Applied Technologies gives his opinion sat on the panel with Sergio Rinland of Astauto.
Serfgio Rinland of Astauto chats to Jason Hill of Prodrive during one of the breaks
The students are invited to ask questions and give their opinion.
Ulrich Baretzky, one of the chairman.
Oxford Brookes proudly show off their Formula Student car
Oxford Brookes student showcase their university at the symposium
Oxford Brookes students chat to Steve Sapsford, Market Sector Director, High Performance Vehicles at Ricardo.
Pascal Vasselon, Technical Director of Toyota Motorsport sits on the panel
(r-l_Pascal Vasselon (Toyota Motorsport), Thomas Kraemer (Porsche Motorsport), Gilles Simon FIA), Andy Cowell (Mercedes AMG High Performance), David Salters (HPD), Dan Walmsley (McLaren Automotive), Steve Sapsford (Ricardo)
Pierre Fillon, President of the FIA and Vincent Beaumensnil, Sport Manager of the ACO take part in the World Motorsport Symposium
Pierre Fillon, President of the ACO, Vincent Beaumensnil, Sport Manager of the ACO, Gilles Simon, Technical Director of the FIA and Ulrich Baretzky, Engine Development Director of Audi Sport all catch up
Steve Sapsford of Ricardo talks to Jason Hill of Prodrive
Steve Sapsford of Ricardo and Ulrich Baretzky, Audi Sport
Even the students have a voice.
The Marble Hall during the break
Thomas Kraemer, Manager Engine Design LMP1, Porsche Motorsport LMP Team
Ulrich Baretzky of Audi Sport talks to David Floury, Technical Director or ORECA
The University of Wolverhampton showcase their Fomula Student car to the industry's key people.
(r-l) Vincent Beaumensnil, Sport Manager of ACO, Willem Toet of Sauber F1, and Pascal Vasselon of Toyota Motosport
Willem Toet chats to Gilles Simon of the FIA
Willem Toet join the University of Wolverhampton students
Willem Toet talks to Albert Klein at FIT AG stand
Wolfgang Weiss of IBW takes part
The university of Wolverhampton students take advantage of networking with key industry people during the two days
The University of Wolverhampton students ask questions
All the award winners with William and Soheila Kimberley
All the award winners, Speakers and Panelists
Soheila Kimberley awards David Floury of Oreca, the Dino Toso award for Racecar Aerodynamicist of the year
David Floury, Technical Director of ORECA picked up the award for the Dino Toso Racecar Aerodynamicist of the year award.
Soheila Kimberley presents John Manchester of Gibson Technology their award for the Race Engine Design of the year
John Manchester, Operations Director and Ian Lovett,, Technical Director of Gibson Technology, both picked up the award for Race Engine Design of the year for their GK428 V8
Dan Partel, Chairman of Sentronics picks up the award for the Most Innovative New Motorsport Product for their FlowSonic Elite Model.
David Floury, Technical Director of ORECA wins the Dino Toso Racecar Aerodyanmicist of the year award and celebrates with Vincent Beaumensnil, Sport Manager of the ACO, Pierre Fillon, President of the ACO and Gilles Simon, Technical Director of the FIA
Pierre Fillon, President of the ACO at the Awards dinner
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