Vowles secures long-term future at Williams

Having joined Williams two years ago, James Vowles has signed a new long-term contract with the Grove-based outfit which means that he will continue his work as team principal at the British outfit.

Vowles joined Williams in 2023, becoming only the third team principal in the 48-year history of the Grove squad. The 45-year-old Brit arrived from Mercedes after more than two decades in F1 which saw him play an instrumental role in securing nine Constructors’ World Championships and more than 120 race victories.

With the long-term backing of Dorilton Capital – which will celebrate five years of ownership in August – the team noted that it is "investing in the right people, technology and infrastructure to return to the front of the grid."

Carlos Sainz joined Williams at the start of the current season to partner Alexander Albon at the British team. In addition, Williams has recently secured partnerships with a host of major international brands including title partner Atlassian.

Following a series of difficult season, Williams currently sits fifth in the Constructors’ Championship with 55 points – more points than the previous three seasons combined.

Reflecting on the announcement, Matthew Savage, who acts as the Chairman of Atlassian Williams Racing and Dorilton Capital, noted: “We are thrilled that James has signed a new contract with Atlassian Williams Racing and committed his future to completing the mission that we are on together.

"He has brought experience, energy and strategic leadership to the task of restoring Williams to the top step of the podium. We aren’t there yet but you can sense the momentum we are building at Grove and are excited about what lies ahead.”

Commenting on his new contract, Vowles stated: “I am delighted to sign a new contract with Atlassian Williams Racing, which has felt like home from the moment I walked through the door.

"This iconic team has already given me some incredible memories and we are all united in our ambition to build on our legacy and win World Championships again. Over the past two years we have focused on fixing the foundations, and now have a platform to go for glory in the years to come.”