Williams team principal James Vowles says they are fighting “with one arm behind our back” compared to the likes of his former outfit Mercedes.
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“Judge me by what you see in a year” – James Vowles on transforming Williams
Interviews
Posted onSelf-described “failed racing driver” James Vowles tells RaceFans how he is changing the culture of Williams as team principal.
Williams misled Albon to keep his spirits up in one-stop slog to seventh
2023 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onAlexander Albon says Williams tried to prevent him realising how long his final stint would be on his way to their best result of the season so far.
Williams to bring upgrade for Albon’s car only at Canadian Grand Prix
2023 Canadian Grand Prix
Posted onWilliams is bringing a package of upgrades to the FW45 for this weekend’s Canadian Grand Prix, though they will only appear on Alexander Albon’s car.
Red Bull’s Spanish GP diffuser update was ‘inspired by rivals’ including Williams
2023 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onThe team which is dominating the 2023 F1 season introduced an update which drew inspiration from team currently at the bottom of the standings.
Williams admit images show their floor ‘clearly lacks detail’ compared to rivals
2023 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onWilliams team principal James Vowles acknowledged pictures of their car’s floor which were revealed in Spain show where they are lagging behind their rivals.
Williams invite fans to choose which special Gulf livery they will race
2023 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onWilliams have unveiled four potential Gulf liveries that fans will vote on for them to run at this year’s Singapore, Japanese and Qatar Grands Prix.
Sargeant’s performances show “I was wrong and Williams were right” – Vowles
2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix
Posted onWilliams team principal James Vowles says he overlooked Logan Sargeant’s potential earlier in his career, after impressing the team on his Formula 1 debut.
Why Williams say it will be “very difficult” to catch top teams without rules changes
News Focus
Posted onAfter leaving Mercedes to join Williams as team principal, James Vowles says they may not be able to compete with top teams without changes to F1’s rules.
Only Aston Martin have made a bigger step in 2023 than Williams – Albon
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Only Aston Martin made more progress than Williams – Albon • Horner doubts Red Bull will win all 23 races • Hamilton’s Extreme E team partners with Rodin Carlin
Vowles bringing “winning mentality” of Mercedes to Williams – Albon
2023 F1 season
Posted onAlex Albon has already begun to get to know his new team boss James Vowles, and has revealed he is no stranger to talking to Williams’ owners.
First pictures: New Williams FW45 makes its debut
2023 F1 season
Posted onWilliams’s new FW45 has run on track for the first time ahead of the 2023 F1 season.
Williams’ financial position “more robust” despite Latifi departure
2023 F1 season
Posted onWilliams’ commercial director dismissed suggestions the team is in a financially weaker position having lost the funding that came with Nicholas Latifi.
Williams rookie Sargeant was ‘100% sure my F1 dream was dead’ in 2021
2023 F1 season
Posted onWilliams rookie Logan Sargeant admits he believed his dream of racing in Formula 1 was “dead” during his third year in F3 in 2021.
Gulf plan to go “bigger and better than before” with Williams branding deal
2023 F1 season
Posted onWilliams’ new sponsor Gulf says it has plans to go “bigger and better” than it has in its previous involvement in Formula 1.
Albon doubts Williams can emulate Haas’ leap up the order in 2023
2023 F1 season
Posted onWilliams driver Alexander Albon does not expect the team to make a big step up the grid in 2023, similar to Haas last season.
First pictures: Williams presents 2023 livery including new Gulf sponsorship
2023 F1 season
Posted onWilliams has presented its new livery for the 2023 F1 season having attracted sponsorship from petrochemicals manufacturer Gulf.
Is this the year Williams break free from the back of the grid?
2023 F1 team preview
Posted onAfter four of the last five seasons as the tenth-placed team, can Williams begin to turn around its fortunes under new leadership in 2023?
Aitken departs as Williams reserve driver
2023 F1 season
Posted onJack Aitken, who has been a Williams reserve driver since 2020, will not continue in the role for 2023, the team has confirmed.
Why Vowles is a ‘very good’ fit at Williams – and doesn’t see them as a ‘mini Mercedes’
News Focus
Posted onJames Vowles’ move from Mercedes to head up Williams prompted suggestions he may be lined up for a future return.