The Latest Breaking News from James Vowles

The Grove-based outfit had initially planned to hold its celebrations at next month’s Silverstone race, but the cancellation of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix meant that its 800th GP shifted back to Hungary. 

Team principal James Vowles made the call to fast-track an update package that wasn’t originally intended for Montreal, and the factory managed to produce enough new parts for Albon’s car.

F1’s new financial rules have been hailed as a success at reining in spend by bigger teams since they were introduced in 2021, but problems have since emerged – including that teams are strictly limited on capital expenditure.

During the off-season Vowles moved from a Mercedes team that won eight consecutive world championships to a squad that finished bottom in four of the past five seasons.

During the off-season, Vowles moved from a Mercedes team that won eight consecutive world championships to a squad that finished bottom in four of the past five seasons.

Williams driver Sargeant has endured a tough rookie F1 season so far, but those criticising the young American are failing to consider the context of the 22-year-old's situation

After a long career in various roles for a number of F1 teams, the British engineer is taking the helm at Williams Racing.

Before the Monaco Grand Prix, weekend Honda announced it would return to F1 as a fully-fledged engine manufacturer by supplying works power units to Aston Martin from 2026, when F1 moves to new engine regulations with a higher degree of electrification and sustainable fuels.

Former Mercedes chief strategist Vowles joined the Grove outfit as team principal, with his official starting date listed as 20 February.