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The first impression of Mekies at Red Bull after 'intense weeks' and talks with Verstappen

After the dismissal of Christian Horner, Laurent Mekies faces the task of leading Red Bull Racing. Although the context and timing are very different, his promotion fits a wider trend in Formula 1. Mekies comes from an engineering background, unlike Horner, who led the team for the past 20 years.…

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Williams F1 car still losing performance to cooling issues

Williams boss James Vowles has said his team is still chasing a permanent solution for its cooling issues as its temporary fixes are costing it valuable performance in the 2025 Formula 1 season.

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Cooling issues still costing Williams in F1 2025, says Vowles

Williams boss James Vowles has said his team is still chasing a permanent solution for its cooling issues as its temporary fixes are costing it valuable performance in the 2025 Formula 1 season.

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Williams and Gulf let fans create a wordy F1 livery

Williams and Gulf Oil have launched a new campaign inviting fans around the world to help design a one-off Formula 1 livery for this year’s Brazilian Grand Prix.

Autosport

Charles Leclerc isn’t alone with his 2026 F1 car complaints

Charles Leclerc has voiced fears over Formula 1's new-for-2026 cars being "less enjoyable" to drive, and while senior team figures have played down his concerns, question marks remains over the new regulations.

Motorsport

What's behind Leclerc's F1 2026 car complaints

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James Vowles ‘at home’ at Williams and wants to stay for rest of career

Williams are fifth in the constructors’ championship going into this weekend’s British Grand Prix.

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Williams F1 boss sets bold target amid resurgence

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James Vowles commits future to Williams as team targets F1 glory

Williams Formula 1 team principal James Vowles has signed a new long-term deal with the squad.

Motorsport

James Vowles signs new Williams F1 contract – with goal to ‘win world titles again’

The Williams team principal has overseen a promising two-and-a-half year period at the Grove-based outfit and managed to sign Ferrari race winner Carlos Sainz

The Independent UK

Vowles commits future to Williams with long-time F1 deal

Williams Formula 1 team principal James Vowles has signed a new long-term deal with the squad.

Autosport

Williams’ James Vowles ‘backing failure’ in bid to guide team to F1 summit

The team principal has turned Williams around in a short space of time and is looking to 2026 for a serious title charge

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Wolff reveals "I'm sorry" text from Vowles as Williams adds to Mercedes' woes in Monaco

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has revealed a text exchange during the Monaco Grand Prix with Williams counterpart James Vowles who apologised for his drivers backing up George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli.

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Williams boss apologised for causing Mercedes’ woes in F1 Monaco GP

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff reached into his pocket during his post-race media briefing and pulled out his phone to read a text exchange that he had with his Williams counterpart during the Monaco Grand Prix. The messages showed Williams team principal James Vowles apologising to Wolff after his drivers…

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Why Albon was disappointed with P5 at F1 Imola GP after late Leclerc battle

After the first seven rounds of the 2024 Formula 1 season, Williams was one of two teams yet to score a point; Alpine had broken its duck in Miami, leaving just the British squad and Sauber as those yet to register a top 10.

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Alex Albon: “I was licking my lips” for Leclerc attack, ‘thought I could even get Piastri’

After 2024's first seven rounds of the Formula 1 calendar, Williams was one of two teams yet to score a point; Alpine had broken its duck in Miami, leaving just the British squad and Sauber as those yet to register a top 10.

Evening Standard

Inside the (Brad) Pitt lane: How Williams Racing helped bring F1 The Movie to life

The British team’ rich heritage made them the ideal partner for the production

Motorsport

“Tricky” new Pirelli C6 tyre doesn’t last a lap of Imola F1 track

Pirelli has taken its new C6 soft-compound tyre to Formula 1’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix this weekend, and Williams boss James Vowles has warned that it might not be capable of performing over a full lap of the historic Imola circuit.

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Alex Albon ready for anything after rebuilding his confidence at Williams

The London-born Thai driver joined Williams after his departure from Red Bull.

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Williams guarantees F1 team order confusion “won’t happen again”

The Miami Grand Prix consternation between Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz over team orders was "resolved in two minutes", according to Williams team principal James Vowles, who blamed team miscommunication.

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Williams guarantees F1 team order confusion "won’t happen again"

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Why Colapinto will be “stronger” for taking race seat at turbulent Alpine

This weekend Franco Colapinto will compete in his first grand prix since Abu Dhabi last year, having taken Jack Doohan’s race seat at Alpine.

Motorsport

“Turbulent” Alpine drive will make Franco Colapinto stronger - Williams

This weekend Franco Colapinto will compete in his first grand prix since Abu Dhabi last year, having taken Jack Doohan’s race seat at Alpine.

Autosport

Vowles supports bid of Sainz Sr to become FIA president

Williams team principal James Vowles has backed any potential FIA presidential campaign from Carlos Sainz Sr, stating that the two-time World Rally champion would be a 'good fit'.

Motorsport

James Vowles: Carlos Sainz Sr would be a 'good fit' as FIA president

Williams team principal James Vowles has backed any potential FIA presidential campaign from Carlos Sainz Sr, stating that the two-time World Rally champion would be a 'good fit'.

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