James

Vowles

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Full Name James Vowles

James Vowles is a British motorsport engineer who is currently the Team Principal of the Williams Racing team. Born on the 20th of June, 1979 in Felbridge, East Essex, Vowles has a master’s degree in motorsport engineering and management from Cranfield University.

When did James Vowles join Formula 1?

The Brit has been a part of Formula 1 for over 2 decades. A 21-year career has seen him play a key role at Brawn GP and the Mercedes F1 team. Vowles was the chief strategist at the Brackley-based team from 2010-2023 before joining Williams. It is worth noting that, he is the man behind the famous phrase, “Valtteri, it’s James.”