Williams team principal James Vowles is prepared to risk losing seventh in the championship in 2023 to improve his team’s future prospects.
James Vowles articles archive
Williams discovered damage to cake tins caused ‘huge tyre degradation’
2023 F1 season
Posted onWilliams team principal James Vowles say his team understand why they suffered “huge amounts” of tyre wear during the Belgian Grand Prix.
Why teams say F1’s Hungarian GP qualifying change is a worthwhile experiment
2023 Hungarian Grand Prix
Posted onF1 will try a new rule this weekend which will force drivers to use harder tyres in qualifying, in an attempt to reduce the amount of rubber they use.
Mercedes have “$300 million-worth of equipment Williams doesn’t have”
2023 F1 season
Posted onWilliams team principal James Vowles says they are fighting “with one arm behind our back” compared to the likes of his former outfit Mercedes.
“Judge me by what you see in a year” – James Vowles on transforming Williams
Interviews
Posted onSelf-described “failed racing driver” James Vowles tells RaceFans how he is changing the culture of Williams as team principal.
Williams admit images show their floor ‘clearly lacks detail’ compared to rivals
2023 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onWilliams team principal James Vowles acknowledged pictures of their car’s floor which were revealed in Spain show where they are lagging behind their rivals.
Albon “maximised most races this year” despite single point scored to date
2023 Miami Grand Prix
Posted onAlexander Albon believes he’s getting the most available from Williams’ car this year, despite only scoring one point so far.
Sargeant’s performances show “I was wrong and Williams were right” – Vowles
2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Posted onWilliams team principal James Vowles says he overlooked Logan Sargeant’s potential earlier in his career, after impressing the team on his Formula 1 debut.
Why Williams say it will be “very difficult” to catch top teams without rules changes
News Focus
Posted onAfter leaving Mercedes to join Williams as team principal, James Vowles says they may not be able to compete with top teams without changes to F1’s rules.
Mercedes’ Jeddah upgrade for W14 ‘won’t be a game-changer’
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Mercedes’ Jeddah upgrades for W14 “won’t be game-changers” • Hunter-Reay lands Indy 500 drive • Toyota lead Sebring practice
Vowles bringing “winning mentality” of Mercedes to Williams – Albon
2023 F1 season
Posted onAlex Albon has already begun to get to know his new team boss James Vowles, and has revealed he is no stranger to talking to Williams’ owners.
Vowles explains how experience of ‘failure’ will help him turn Williams around
2023 F1 season
Posted onWilliams’ new team principal James Vowles says his experience of “failure” in Formula 1 will help him to transform the fortunes of the lowly team.
Williams hire Mercedes strategist Vowles as new team principal
2023 F1 season
Posted onWilliams have announced former Mercedes motorsport strategist James Vowles as their new team principal, filling the position vacated by Jost Capito.
Mercedes explain Hamilton’s engine cut-outs during Mexican Grand Prix
2022 Mexican Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes’ motorsport strategy director James Vowles has explained the engine cut-out problems Lewis Hamilton experienced at the Mexican Grand Prix.
Mercedes doubt tyre strategy cost Hamilton chance to beat Verstappen to win
2022 United States Grand Prix
Posted onLewis Hamilton did not miss a chance to win the United States Grand Prix because he couldn’t match Max Verstappen’s tyre choice for the final stint, Mercedes believe.
Mercedes not yet certain their porpoising problem has “disappeared”
2022 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes say the porpoising problems they have experienced in previous races may not be permanently fixed despite finding a significant improvement at last weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix.
Mercedes has more than just aerodynamic upgrades coming for 2021 car
2021 Styrian Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes’ upgrade plan for its 2021 car involves more than just new aerodynamic parts, the team has confirmed.