James Vowles: aiming to win with Williams

F1: Beyond The Grid

karenellenbevan

Leisure, Sports, Technology, Automotive

4.8 • 5.2K Ratings

🗓️ 27 June 2023

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

Williams haven’t won a Formula 1 title since 1997. In recent years, they’ve become all too familiar with the back of the grid. But after Alex Albon’s mighty P7 in Canada, is Team Principal James Vowles starting to turn things around? He arrived at Williams with a wealth of experience and a winning mentality – having played a huge role in Mercedes’ unprecedented eight Constructor Championships in a row. Speaking to Tom Clarkson at the team’s base in Grove, James outlines what success looks like for Williams in the near future. He talks about where the team is lacking compared to others, how Alex Albon and Logan Sargeant are working together, and the lessons he’s learned from Mercedes. Plus, hear how Lewis Hamilton compares to other World Champions James has worked with, and much more.

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0:30.0	Williams have finished last in the World Championship in four out of the last five Formula One seasons.
0:41.0	But in 2023, they've shown signs of moving up.
0:46.0	And what an offensive drive from Alexander Alban, who gets his best finish of the season
0:51.0	and just his second point scoring result.
0:54.0	Yes, yes, yes.
0:56.0	Get in there, P7.
0:57.0	Yes, guys.
0:58.0	The upgrades, all the hard work and the factory to get this ready.
1:03.0	This is for all the hard work. Thank you.
1:06.0	Team Principal James Vowels is a winner, plain and simple.
1:11.0	At Mercedes, he won a record-breaking eight consecutive constructors titles.
1:16.0	Now he's tasked with restoring Williams back to their glory days.
1:21.0	I joined here because it's got tremendous amounts of legacy and success behind it.
1:26.0	I get goosebumps when I walk around the old car still today.
1:29.0	And I want to do proud to the name that's above the door.
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