‘It’s James’: Former Mercedes strategist Vowles new Williams boss

Williams announced the appointment of James Vowles as their new team principal following the departure last month of Jost Capito.

Vowles, who joins from Mercedes, is just the third person to fill the post in the 46-year history of the team after founder Frank Williams and Capito.

From Mercedes to Williams

The Briton, who was motorsport strategy director at Mercedes, where he worked with seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, said he could not wait to get started.

“It’s an honour to join a team with such an incredibly rich heritage,” James Vowles said. “The team is an icon of our sport, one I greatly respect, and I am very much looking forward to the challenge.”

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Williams was acquired by US-based investment firm Dorilton Capital in 2020.

Dorilton Capital chairman Matthew Savage said: “We are delighted to welcome James to Williams Racing.

“He is one of the most highly respected talents in Formula 1 and will bring performance. He has been a key part of some of the most impressive feats in the sport over the past 15 years.”

New season

The new Formula 1 season officially kicks-off on 5 March, in Bahrain, before ending after 24 rounds in Abu Dhabi on 26 November.