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Claire Williams, former Team Principal of the family’s eponymous Formula 1 outfit, has called Dorilton’s hiring of James Vowles to
Claire Williams stepped down as Team Principal of the Williams F1 Team after her family sold the outfit to U.S. investment firm Dorilton Capital for $179.5 million in August 2020. The team faced financial challenges during her leadership, compounded by the effects of the Covid-19 pandemic. Her successor, Simon Roberts, was eventually replaced by Jost Capito before James Vowles assumed the role after the 2022 season. Vowles, formerly of Mercedes, led Williams to their best Constructors’ standing since 2017 in 2023, finishing seventh with 28 points. Despite challenges in the 2024 season, Vowles is seen as a capable leader for Williams under new ownership. Claire Williams reflects on her departure from F1 after 45 years, missing the sport but cherishing time with her family and new opportunities outside of racing.
