James Vowles has signed a brand new contract as Williams crew principal.
The transfer to safe the 45-year-old on what’s described as a “long-term” deal is a vote of confidence in Vowles’ management since he joined Williams from Mercedes in 2023.
Williams declined to disclose both the size of Vowles’ former contract, or his new one.
Vowles was signed by house owners Dorilton Capital with a remit to return Williams to the entrance. The crew lie fifth within the championship after 10 of 24 races this season, having already scored extra factors than the earlier three years mixed.
Vowles was additionally key in persuading Carlos Sainz to hitch Williams for this 12 months, moderately than Sauber/Audi or Alpine, after Ferrari determined to exchange the Spaniard with Lewis Hamilton.
Williams and Dorilton chairman Matthew Savage mentioned: “James 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’ll be able to sense the momentum we’re constructing at Grove and are enthusiastic about what lies forward.”
Vowles, who was beforehand Mercedes’ head of technique, mentioned: “Williams has felt like dwelling from the second I walked by the door.
“This iconic crew has already given me some unbelievable recollections 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 targeted on fixing the foundations, and now have a platform to go for glory within the years to come back.”
