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Williams boss James Vowles has discussed how Lewis Hamilton’s “octopus” tendencies behind the wheel of a Formula 1 car is
Prior to joining Williams, James Vowles was the Strategy Director at Mercedes and worked alongside Lewis Hamilton during their dominant years in Formula 1 from 2014 to 2021. Hamilton equalled Michael Schumacher’s record of seven Drivers’ Championships and surpassed the all-time race victories record during this time. Despite Mercedes’ dominance, Hamilton faced competition from his teammate Nico Rosberg, who retired in 2016. Vowles highlighted Hamilton’s natural talent and his ability to instinctively explore and adjust settings on his steering wheel, giving him an edge over his rivals. Hamilton’s feel for the car and his willingness to push the boundaries sometimes resulted in mistakes, but over the years, he has become more mature and consistent in his approach to maximize performance.
