James Patrick Vowles (born 20 June 1979) is a British motorsport engineer and Team Principal of Williams Racing. [1] Before joining Williams, he was the motorsport strategy director at Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team .

Aug 16, 2024 · Vowles caused a “shock to myself” when he visited the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for the first time as a racing driver, rather than a strategist, managing to get within eight-tenths of the event pole-sitter and showing clear progression in the fiercely competitive world of …

2 days ago · Williams boss James Vowles has admitted he's holding back Carlos Sainz as the team may be getting 'carried away' with their future prospects.

3 days ago · James Vowles, the team principal of Williams F1, has expressed his admiration for Carlos Sainz’s seamless integration into the team, ahead of the 2025 Formula 1 season. Vowles highlighted the Spanish driver’s impressive skill set, which includes his race-winning pedigree , dedication, and his drive to elevate the team’s performance.

Jan 14, 2023 · James Vowles, the former race strategist at Mercedes, recently spoke about George Russell 's first season with the team and praised his brilliant performance. The young Briton was...

Oct 12, 2024 · James Vowles was distraught amid backlash over Mick Schumacher comments. While Vowles has earned plenty of praise for the job he’s done at Williams, he’s also faced criticism at times. Many were unhappy, for instance, with what he said about Mick Schumacher at the Italian Grand Prix.

Dec 12, 2024 · James Vowles is an English motorsport executive who has made a significant mark in Formula 1. Born on August 19, 1978, in the UK, Vowles is best known for his long association with Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team, where he held the position of Motorsport Strategy Director.

Feb 18, 2024 · James Vowles transitioned to a Formula 1 team principal role at Williams F1 in 2023. His background as an engineer and strategist saw him work under three different team principals at Honda, Brawn GP, and Mercedes: David Richards, Ross Brawn, and Toto Wolff.

Jan 14, 2023 · James Vowles, the Mercedes head strategist will be the new Team Principal at Williams. The British engineer will fill in the vacant position after Jos Capito’s departure from Williams Racing at the end of last year.

James Vowles is a British motorsport engineer and the Team Principal of the Williams Racing F1 team in the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship. James Patrick Vowles was born on June 20, 1979, in Felbridge, West Sussex, England.