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The Williams Team Principal worked at Mercedes during their period of dominance between 2014 and 2021, and rates Lewis Hamilton above Michael Schumacher.
According to Williams Team Principal James Vowles, Lewis Hamilton is ranked ahead of Michael Schumacher during their time at Mercedes. Vowles worked with both drivers, but believes Hamilton is the most naturally talented driver he has worked with. He also mentioned that Hamilton’s mindset changed during his time at Mercedes, understanding the importance of teamwork and not just focusing on winning individual races. Vowles also talked about the conflict between Hamilton and his former teammate Nico Rosberg, especially highlighting the collision they had during the 2016 Spanish Grand Prix. To prevent further issues, Vowles created a document called the “Rules of Engagement,” which focused on maintaining sportsmanship and giving both drivers equal opportunities to win.