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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.'
BBC News
15 hours ago
- Automotive
- BBC News
Team principal Vowles signs new Williams contract
James Vowles has signed a new contract as Williams team move to secure the 45-year-old on what is described as a "long-term" deal is a vote of confidence in Vowles' leadership since he joined Williams from Mercedes in declined to reveal either the length of Vowles' former contract, or his new was signed by owners Dorilton Capital with a remit to return Williams to the front. The team lie fifth in the championship after 10 of 24 races this season, having already scored more points than the previous three years was also key in persuading Carlos Sainz to join Williams for this year, rather than Sauber/Audi or Alpine, after Ferrari decided to replace the Spaniard with Lewis and Dorilton chairman Matthew Savage said: "James 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."Vowles, who was previously Mercedes' head of strategy, said: "Williams 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."
Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
F1 star says what he's not meant to at premiere of Brad Pitt movie
F1: The Movie will be released in the United Kingdom next week and saw its world premiere in New York on Monday with Williams racer Carlos Sainz offering his verdict on the film Formula 1 star Carlos Sainz has declared the new Brad Pitt film depicting the sport may not be one for purists. But the Williams driver has called on fans to be open-minded to the Hollywood movie and believes it could be a good entrypoint for new supporters. F1: The Movie releases next week and saw its world premiere on Monday. The sport's stars gathered together at Times Square in New York for the film's debut before celebrating at Rockefeller Center following its showing. Sainz was present alongside the likes of Charles Leclerc, Lando Norris and George Russell as the film starring Pitt prepares for release. The Hollywood superstar plays the part of Sonny Hayes, a driver enticed back into the sport having retired in the 1990s following a horror crash. Lewis Hamilton was pictured alongside stars Pitt and Damson Idris having played a role in the film's production. T he 40-year-old was a consultant to help ensure authenticity. And while there will have been ambitions for the film to provide plenty of realism, there is hope that F1: The Movie can help build the sport's fanbase, particularly in the United States. As a result there perhaps needs to be some understanding for Hollywood spectacle. Speaking on the red carpet, Sainz reckons the film can prove informative to new fans and those that already love the sport must find the joy in the fiction. "There's something for everyone for sure," he said. 'I'll just say for the pure F1 fans, be open-minded to Hollywood films. For all the new fans, that's our sport.' Reigning world champion and Red Bull star Max Verstappen was missing from the celebration and has previously admitted that he may watch the film at a later date. His expectations may not be the highest however, as he hopes it proves a positive surprise. Sign up to our free weekly F1 newsletter, Pit Lane Chronicle, by entering your email address below so that every new edition lands straight in your inbox! Verstappen told 'I'm going home to my daughter. Whether I will watch that film at a later time? Maybe yes. 'If it suits me or if someone else wants to see it, then I'm fine with it. And maybe I will be positively surprised. 'I also sincerely hope that it is a good and successful film and that it has a positive effect on Formula 1. You just shouldn't force me to go somewhere, because that's not quite how it should be.'
