JANUARY 11, 2012

Williams signs Michael Johnson!

Williams has teamed up with Michael Johnson Performance Inc, a company founded by Olympic gold medalist and world record holder, Michael Johnson.

Williams has teamed up with Michael Johnson Performance Inc, a company founded by Olympic gold medalist and world record holder, Michael Johnson.

MJP focuses on training top level athletes in all sports. During his illustrious athletics career Johnson broke world records in the 200 metres, 400 metres and 4x400 metres.

Frank Williams said: "I had the privilege of first meeting Michael at the Belgian Grand Prix in the late 1990s. I have always admired the dedication required to be an Olympic champion. The attention to detail and the commitment required is what sets these extraordinary individuals apart from the rest of us.

"When Michael and I met again recently he explained how he had established a company (in 2007) that specialises in improving athletic performance. I was extremely keen to learn how he could help our team as there seemed to be a lot of areas of common interest."

Johnson added: "I've been a huge F1 fan since I first attended the Grand Prix at Spa. I am confident that the experience and biomechanics expertise of the MJP staff that has benefited numerous American football athletes, Premier League football teams, and Olympic federations, can also benefit the Williams pit crew in their goal to cut hundredths and even tenths from their pit stop times."