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Why behind-the-curve Williams is only a positive for Vowles
James Vowles, Team Principal of Williams Racing, has expressed surprise at the outdated facilities of the team after switching from Mercedes. He successfully pushed for changes in F1’s capital expenditure limits to allow for necessary investments to address Williams’ shortcomings. Despite the catch-up needed, Vowles sees the team’s achievements as a huge boost and has ambitious targets for the future. He appreciates the passion and true racing spirit of the team, and views their current situation as encouraging for improvement. Vowles has focused on changing the mindset of Williams, eliminating a short-term mentality and emphasizing long-term planning. He has brought intelligent individuals together to work as a cohesive group, taking responsibility for performance.
