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James Vowles drove Nigel Mansell’s title-winning Williams FW14B at Goodwood on Saturday.
Williams Formula 1 team principal, James Vowles, expressed his excitement for participating in the Goodwood Festival of Speed with the FW14B, a car he described as a “beast.”
Vowles, known for his roles at Mercedes and now Williams, also has experience as a racing driver, taking part in various sportscar events.
In 2021, he raced saloon cars in the UK before moving on to GT4 and GT3 machinery, even competing in the 2022 Asian Le Mans Series with Garage 59’s McLaren 720S GT3.
While he had driven the Williams FW08 in the past, Vowles fulfilled a childhood dream by driving the iconic championship-winning FW14B at Goodwood.
The FW14B is renowned for its advanced technology like traction control and active suspension, leaving Vowles in awe after his hillclimb run at Goodwood House.
His experience was further enhanced by having direct radio contact with Nigel Mansell, who was driving the FW11, making the day even more memorable for Vowles.
