David Croft claims James Vowles could lead a top F1 team in the coming years

David Croft was impressed by James Vowles' first season as a team boss in F1.

David Croft claims James Vowles could lead a top F1 team in the coming years

David Croft [L] James Vowles [R] (images via IMAGO).

Williams had an impressive season in 2023. The British team’s drivers scored a total of 28 points and achieved an overall finish of P7 in the Constructors’ Championship. Hence, the 2023 season was declared a good stint for the Grove team and this could be credited to its Team Principal James Vowles.

British commentator David Croft expressed his contentment with Vowles’ efforts at Williams. Crofty also asserted that he worked brilliantly with the sponsors, and the media, and explained everything about the track and not just about the Grove-based team. In addition to this, the commentator added that people in Formula 1 were inspired by him.

He works brilliantly with the sponsors, he engages with the media, explains things not just about Williams but about what’s going on on track. He engages with fans. I love him on social media because he actually gets engages directly with the fans. People are inspired by him.
Crofty told Sky F1 podcast (H&T: planetf1.com).
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Subsequently, David Croft proclaimed that Vowles would go on to become team principal of one of top three or four teams in the coming future. Crofty highlighted that he deserves it as he worked tirelessly for success. The commentator renounced his aspirations with the British boss and how he would surely be a team leader of a top team in the future.

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I think he will go on to be one of the top team principals at a top team in three or four years’ time. I really do. James Vowles could be the big team boss of the future. I really hope he will be because he deserves it, because he works tirelessly for success.

David Croft labeled James Vowles as his team boss of the year

The 53-year-old was not hesitant in accepting James Vowles as his boss of the year on the Formula 1 grid. Crofty recalled the lead time that Vowles had before entering F1 was very minimal and just about three months at max. This wasn’t a lot of time to put strategies and ideas into consideration for a team as announced by David Croft.

He’s [James Vowles] my team boss of the year without a doubt.
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James Vowles (via PlanetF1)

The tweaks and changes that Vowles brought to the team and the car were proving imperative in the coming races and they rewarded the team well and hence Williams was better from the get-go. Crofty also recognized the behind-the-scenes preparation and operation that Vowles had in motion for the Grove.

Certainly, Williams had a great year in 2023 after finishing a decent P7 in the championship. As the team has confirmed their driver’s lineup, time will tell about what both of them will bring to the table for the team in the following year. Vowles aims to score a much better season in 2024 and score some great points for the team.

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