James Vowles indicators new Williams F1 contract – with objective to ‘win world titles once more’

Williams group principal James Vowles has signed a brand new long-term contract.

The 48-year-old, a former strategist at Mercedes and Brawn, joined Williams within the team-leading function initially of the 2023 season.

Vowles’s daring imaginative and prescient for the long run has seen Williams signal Ferrari race winner Carlos Sainz to associate Alex Albon, whereas the group have impressed within the first 10 races of 2025. They’re at present fifth within the constructors’ standings.

Vowles has made no secret of his imaginative and prescient being firmly set on the brand new laws in 2026 and past and has now dedicated long-term to the Grove-based outfit. The precise size of the deal has not been disclosed.

“I’m delighted to signal a brand new contract with Atlassian Williams Racing, which has felt like house from the second I walked by way of the door,” he mentioned.

“This iconic group has already given me some unbelievable reminiscences and we’re all united in our ambition to construct on our legacy and win World Championships once more.

“Over the previous two years we’ve got targeted on fixing the foundations, and now have a platform to go for glory within the years to return.”

Williams Racing chairman Matthew Savage added: “We’re thrilled that James has signed a brand new contract with Atlassian Williams Racing and dedicated his future to finishing the mission that we’re on collectively.

“He has introduced expertise, power and strategic management to the duty of restoring Williams to the highest step of the rostrum.

“We aren’t there but however you may sense the momentum we’re constructing at Grove and are enthusiastic about what lies forward.”