was overturned by the French Tribunal de Grande Instance on 5 January 2010, and he was also paid €5,000 in compensation. In April, he and Briatore reached an out-of-court settlement with the FIA where he could return to F1 in 2013 but could be a consultant to a current Formula 1 team in the meantime. 2009–2013 In , Symonds returned to F1 as a consultant for the Virgin Racing (later Manor F1) team to conduct a thorough overview of its operation, following a disappointing start to its second season in the sport. Shortly afterwards, the team parted company with existing technical director Nick Wirth. Symonds is believed by many to have effectively taken Wirth's place, although he was still only a consultant due to the terms of his ban. Symonds had a column in the F1 Racing magazine, and serves on the committee for the MSc in Motorsport Engineering and Management at Cranfield University. Williams F1 In July 2013 it was announced that Symonds had been appointed as Chief Technical Officer for the Williams F1 Team, replacing Mike Coughlan. Williams confirmed in December 2016 that Symonds would be leaving upon the expiration of his contract at the end of the year. Sky Sports F1 In March 2017 it was announced that Symonds was to join the Sky F1 team. Formula 1 Chief Technical Officer Since March 2017 Symonds has served as Formula 1's Chief Technical Officer. References 1953 births Living people People educated at Gresham's School Alumni of Cranfield University Renault people Formula One engineers Benetton Formula Williams Grand Prix Engineering