James Vowles has signed a contract extension that will see him remain as team principal of the Williams Formula 1 team for the foreseeable future, Afrosport reports.
Vowles joined Williams in January 2023 after 12 years as strategy director at Mercedes during which the German outfit won seven drivers’ titles and eight constructors’ championships.
He took over from Jost Capito at Williams and has undertaken an overhaul of the team operations which has included attracting Carlos Sainz Jr from Ferrari.
“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,” Matthew Savage, Chairman of Williams said.
“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.”
Vowles in his own statement said: “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.”
I am absolutely delighted to have signed a new long-term contract with Atlassian Williams Racing. Remaining at Williams was never in doubt, but I’m really pleased to have formalised it.
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— James Vowles (@JV_F1) June 19, 2025
Williams are currently enjoying their best start to an F1 season since 2016, with Alex Albon and Sainz scoring 55 points between the, which currently puts the team in an impressive fifth in the constructors’ standings.
