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F1 boss issues emotional statement as team summoned to HQ
Williams F1 team principal James Vowles shared the joy at their HQ after Carlos Sainz secured a stunning Baku podium, marking the team’s first top-three finish since 2021.
Sainz held off strong competitors to reach the podium, a significant achievement for Williams since their last full-race distance podium in 2017.
Vowles, who left Mercedes to lead Williams in 2022, celebrated his first podium with the team and expressed excitement about returning to the factory with the trophy.
The team gathered at Grove for emotional celebrations, with Vowles acknowledging the collective effort behind the success.
Williams aims for a stronger F1 comeback following the impressive performance in Baku, positioning themselves well in the constructors’ championship with a promising driver lineup.
