Prime Minister opens Williams' new R&D centre

The 3,800m² building is located at the same site as the Williams Formula One team and is the result of £8million of investment by Williams over the last two years. The R&D facility features a workshop with Formula One-inspired build bays, which can be used for one-off projects or low-volume production. The facility will accommodate up to 250 design engineers and feature a number of confidential rooms where projects can be worked on in complete secrecy. Speaking at the opening, David Cameron said: "Formula One is a world beating, hi-tech industry and I am very proud that Britain and British engineers and designers play such a key role within it. "Williams opening their Advanced Engineering facility in Oxfordshire is great news for the local area and a vote of confidence in our long-term economic plan to back business, create jobs and secure a better future for Britain."