James Vowles has signed a brand new long-term contract with Williams, guaranteeing that he’ll lead the workforce’s push for championship glory.
Vowles joined Williams in 2023, changing into solely the third workforce principal within the 48-year historical past of the Grove squad. The 45-year-old Briton arrived from Mercedes after greater than 20 years in F1 which noticed him play an instrumental position in securing 9 Constructors’ Championships and greater than 120 race victories.
Since then he has spearheaded a top-to-bottom transformation of Williams with one clear mission: to return an icon of Components 1 to successful methods.
With the long-term backing of Dorilton Capital – which is able to have a good time 5 years of possession in August – the workforce is investing in the fitting folks, know-how and infrastructure to return to the entrance of the grid.
This bold comeback plan has attracted a world-class driver line-up in Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz, a bunch of main worldwide manufacturers together with title companion Atlassian, prime engineering expertise from throughout the F1 paddock, and a passionate rising international fan-base.
This imaginative and prescient and funding has powered the workforce to its strongest begin to a season since 2016. Atlassian Williams Racing presently sits fifth within the Constructors’ Championship with 55 factors – extra factors than the earlier three seasons mixed.
At this time’s announcement ensures that Williams can have steady management to take the subsequent step in direction of successful championships once more.
“We’re thrilled that James has signed a brand new contract and dedicated his future to finishing the mission that we’re on collectively,” mentioned Matthew Savage, Chairman, Atlassian Williams Racing and Dorilton Capital. “He has introduced expertise, vitality and strategic management to the duty of restoring Williams to the highest step of the rostrum.
“We aren’t there but however you possibly can sense the momentum we’re constructing at Grove and are enthusiastic about what lies forward.”
“I’m delighted to signal a brand new contract with Williams, which has felt like residence from the second I walked via the door,” added Vowles. “This iconic workforce has already given me some unbelievable reminiscences and we’re all united in our ambition to construct on our legacy and win World Championships once more.
“Over the previous two years now we have targeted on fixing the foundations, and now have a platform to go for glory within the years to come back.”
