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James Vowles has opened up on the advice Toto Wolff provided him with upon his departure from Mercedes to take
James Vowles had a long-standing association with Mercedes, playing a key role in their success from 2014 to 2021. However, he left to join Williams as their team principal for the 2023 season. Under his leadership, Williams achieved their best finish in the Constructors’ standings since 2017, prompting speculation that Vowles could succeed Toto Wolff at Mercedes in the future. Vowles received guidance from Wolff and other team principals in the sport, despite being rivals on the track. He credits Wolff for granting him more responsibilities and helping him prepare for his current position. Vowles focused on developing a team to handle strategy while he focused on the overall growth of the company.
