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James Vowles signs new multi-year contract to remain as Williams team boss
James Vowles has renewed his contract with Williams in Formula 1 for the foreseeable future, with the team showing its best start since 2016.
Williams is currently in fifth place in the constructors’ standings, thanks to Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz scoring 55 points together.
Vowles, who previously worked at Mercedes, has revamped Williams’ operations and attracted talent like Sainz and secured a new title sponsor in Atlassian.
The contract renewal provides stable leadership to move towards winning championships, according to Chairman Matthew Savage of Williams owner Dorilton Capital.
Vowles expressed excitement about the future and their ambition to win World Championships again, with focus on the upcoming 2026 season’s new regulations.
