Williams hires James Vowles as F1 team principal
1 year, 11 months ago

Williams hires James Vowles as F1 team principal

The Hindu  

Struggling Formula One team Williams continued its overhaul on Friday by announcing the hiring of former Mercedes strategy director James Vowles as team principal. Former team principal Jost Capito and technical director François-Xavier Demaison both left in December. “Mercedes have been hugely supportive on my journey, and we part on excellent terms.” Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff thanked Vowles for his commitment to the team over a highly successful period for the Silver Arrows. “While we are naturally sad to be saying goodbye to such a capable member of the team, I have no doubts whatsoever that he has all the necessary skills to become a fantastic team principal in Formula One.”

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Williams F1 team principal Vowles hints at mid-season switch if Sargeant’s poor form continues
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Williams F1 team principal Vowles hints at mid-season switch if Sargeant’s poor form continues

Associated Press  

SILVERSTONE, England — Williams team principal James Vowles is considering a possible mid-season switch if Logan Sargeant’s Formula 1 form does not improve. “There will be a line in the sand where we have to make a decision and at that point, both for 2025 and maybe for something this year, we’ll make a decision on it,” Vowles told British …

Mercedes and Williams announce new F1 partnership
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Mercedes and Williams announce new F1 partnership

The Independent  

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Alex Albon, James Vowles and the start of a Williams renaissance
1 year, 3 months ago

Alex Albon, James Vowles and the start of a Williams renaissance

The Independent  

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Williams Formula 1 team profile, drivers, results: Everything you need to know
1 year, 10 months ago

Williams Formula 1 team profile, drivers, results: Everything you need to know

New York Times  

Williams Racing is one of the oldest names in Formula One, but it went through significant personnel changes this offseason after a last-place finish. Former CEO and team principal Jost Capito stepped down, to be replaced by former Mercedes motorsport strategy director James Vowles. Williams still has a veteran driver onboard with Alex Albon and is one of the three …

Jost Capito steps down as Williams F1 team principal
2 years ago

Jost Capito steps down as Williams F1 team principal

The Hindu  

Williams Formula One team principal and chief executive Jost Capito is stepping aside after two years in charge and technical director Francois-Xavier Demaison is also leaving, the former champions said on Monday. “We would also like to thank FX for his contribution and wish him all the best for his future as he moves on.” U.S.-based private investment firm Dorilton …

Jost Capito replaces Simon Roberts as Williams F1 team principal
3 years, 6 months ago

Jost Capito replaces Simon Roberts as Williams F1 team principal

The Hindu  

Jost Capito has taken on the role of Williams Formula One principal with Simon Roberts leaving the team in a streamlining of the management structure, the struggling former champions said on Wednesday. Last December Capito was appointed chief executive of the team, who was dominant in the 1980s and 1990s but has not won a race since 2012, and he …

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