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Williams Formula 1 boss James Vowles is “encouraged” by the team’s infrastructure deficit compared to its rivals as he continues
In 2023, Vowles became the Team Principal of Williams, joining after a successful stint with Mercedes. Under Vowles’ leadership, Williams achieved their best result in the Constructors’ Championship since 2017, finishing in seventh place. One of Vowles’ main goals is to invest in improving the team’s facilities, and he successfully convinced F1 rule-makers to relax spending limits for teams at the back of the grid. Despite the team’s deficiencies, Vowles is encouraged by the passion and dedication of the Williams team and is excited to bring a forward-thinking mindset to the organization. He aims to foster collaboration and a collective responsibility for performance among the team members, rather than working in isolated pockets. Additionally, Vowles is focused on the long-term strategy of the team, shifting away from a race-by-race mentality towards a big-picture approach.
