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CNA
12 hours ago
- Automotive
- CNA
Team boss Vowles signs long-term Williams F1 contract
LONDON :Williams team principal James Vowles has signed a new long-term contract, the former Formula One world champions said on Thursday. Vowles, 45, joined Williams from Mercedes in 2023 and has helped turn around their fortunes with the British-based team fifth overall after 10 of 24 races. Williams, who gave no details about the contract, have scored more points (55) this season with drivers Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon than in the last three combined. Vowles said in a statement the team had "felt like home from the moment I walked through the door." "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."
Reuters
12 hours ago
- Automotive
- Reuters
Team boss Vowles signs long-term Williams F1 contract
LONDON, June 19 (Reuters) - Williams team principal James Vowles has signed a new long-term contract, the former Formula One world champions said on Thursday. Vowles, 45, joined Williams from Mercedes in 2023 and has helped turn around their fortunes with the British-based team fifth overall after 10 of 24 races. Williams, who gave no details about the contract, have scored more points (55) this season with drivers Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon than in the last three combined. Vowles said in a statement the team had "felt like home from the moment I walked through the door." "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."
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The Independent
15 hours ago
- Automotive
- The Independent
James Vowles signs new Williams F1 contract – with goal to ‘win world titles again'
Williams team principal James Vowles has signed a new long-term contract. The 48-year-old, a former strategist at Mercedes and Brawn, joined Williams in the team-leading role at the start of the 2023 season. Vowles's bold vision for the future has seen Williams sign Ferrari race winner Carlos Sainz to partner Alex Albon, while the team have impressed in the first 10 races of 2025. They are currently fifth in the constructors' standings. Vowles has made no secret of his vision being firmly set on the new regulations in 2026 and beyond and has now committed long-term to the Grove-based outfit. The exact length of the deal has not been disclosed. '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,' he said. '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.' Williams Racing chairman Matthew Savage added: '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.'
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Automotive
- Yahoo
Thailand confirms $1.2billion bid to bring F1 to Bangkok
Thailand has moved another step closer to bringing a Formula 1 grand prix to the streets of Bangkok after its cabinet approved a bid during a meeting on Tuesday. The plan would see F1 welcome Thailand onto its calendar from 2028 on an initial five-year contract, with $1.2billion now agreed to be set aside for the bid. Advertisement The news was announced during a press conference in which tourism minister Sorawong Thienthong mentioned the 11-figure sum that had been approved - meaning a race in Thailand looks more likely than ever. Earlier this season, F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali visited Bangkok to discuss the potential of racing in the capital, while Willams' Thai driver Alex Albon has subsequently spent time with the prime minister. Following in the footsteps of Domenicali, Albon held talks with Paetongtarn Shinawatra before heading to April's Japanese Grand Prix and was impressed by what he saw from the current designs. 'It's moving along, obviously nothing's finalised but it's really good to see the commitment from Thailand,' Albon said at the time of his visit. Alex Albon, Williams Alex Albon, Williams 'They're taking it very seriously. And I think as a product, they have a very strong product. If you see the projects…If you see how serious they are. Advertisement 'I've seen a generic look at what they're trying to do with it. And yeah, it looks good, I don't think I can say [much more]. So I'd rather stay quiet on it. Again, I don't want to say too much but I'm following a lot of interesting events.' Thailand officials are keen to land an F1 race given the revenue that comes from staging a round of the world championship and it has been reported that the government has a memorandum of understanding in place with F1. It remains to be seen how and where a Thailand Grand Prix would fit on the current F1 calendar, which already holds 24 rounds, a number Domenicali has suggested the series does not want to top despite there being space for one more grand prix within the current regulations. But with various European rounds set to go on rotation in the coming years, there is likely to be a gap to slot in the Bangkok race, which would also herald a return of F1 to south east Asia for the first time since the Malaysian Grand Prix, last held in 2017. To read more articles visit our website.
Japan Times
3 days ago
- Business
- Japan Times
Thai cabinet approves bid to host Bangkok F1 race
Thailand moved a step closer to staging Formula One on the streets of Bangkok when the cabinet Tuesday formally approved a government bid to host a race. The bid, worth a reported $1.2 billion, would see the Thai capital host races from 2028 to 2032, if it is successful when it is submitted to the sport's governing body. Thai Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra has held multiple meetings with F1 chief Stefano Domenicali in recent months to push the project forward, including last month in Monaco, home to the sport's most storied street race. The layout of the potential Bangkok street circuit has not been revealed but government spokesman Jirayu Houngsub said it could include an area near Chatuchak market in the north of the city, which is a magnet for tourists every weekend. The Thai government has touted the idea of a "sustainable" race and said the grand prix could benefit the kingdom to the tune of $600 million. Most of Formula One's 24-race schedule is confirmed for several years but gaps are set to open up and Domenicali has suggested that Thailand could be a contender to join the circuit. Formula One currently stages one race in Southeast Asia, in Singapore, which is regarded as one of the toughest races of the season because of the intense heat and humidity. Thailand's only current Formula One driver is London-born Alex Albon with the Williams team.
