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Williams F1 boss James Vowles will return to racing in Abu Dhabi next month.
Williams F1 team principal James Vowles will make his return to competitive racing later this year, as he will participate in the 2025 Gulf 12 Hours with Garage 59 on December 14th, marking his return after three years.
His last race was in 2022 when he raced in the Asian Le Mans Series with Garage 59 in a McLaren 720S GT3, and now he is fulfilling his wish to race again after a successful test in Spain.
Despite the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on December 7th, Vowles will stay in the Middle East for the Gulf 12 Hours the following weekend at the Yas Marina Circuit.
He will team up with Alexander West, Mark Sansom, and Marco Pulcini, expressing his excitement about returning to racing and joining a competitive grid at the event.
Garage 59’s team boss Andrew Kirkaldy praised Vowles’ professionalism and knowledge, expressing anticipation about their collaboration for the Gulf 12 Hours. Additionally, Williams F1 team is on track for its best finish since 2017, currently holding fifth place in the constructors’ championship.
