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How overtaking will change in F1 under the new 2026 regulations

The 2026 F1 season will debut a new set of regulations

Motorsport

Why Vowles thinks the 2026 rules will change overtaking in F1

The 2026 F1 season will debut a new set of regulations, which could change the way cars pass on track

Autosport

James Vowles reveals hardware fault behind Alex Albon's Singapore GP fire

Williams team principal James Vowles says Alex Albon's FP1 brake fire in Singapore was caused by a brake-by-wire hardware fault

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James Vowles confirms urgent investigation into "bitterly disappointing" double-DSQ in Singapore

James Vowles has released a statement after both Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz were disqualified from the Singapore GP qualifying

Motorsport

Vowles calls for two-day race weekend to allow for more F1 rounds

The format of a grand prix weekend has long been a discussion point

Autosport

James Vowles calls for two-day race weekend to allow for more F1 rounds

The format of a grand prix weekend has long been a point of discussion

Motorsport

James Vowles eyes endurance race with Williams F1 duo Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon after GT3 test

After a two-day GT3 test in Spain, Williams boss James Vowles says he is keen to enter an endurance race with Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon

Motorsport

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F1 paddock sends messages of support to Lewis Hamilton after Roscoe's passing

Both Lewis Hamilton and Roscoe are in our thoughts

Motorsport

James Vowles cools hype after landmark Carlos Sainz podium: "Trust the process"

James Vowles says Carlos Sainz’s Baku podium is a vital morale boost that shows Williams are on the right path

Motorsport

James Vowles offers F1 change to increase to 26-race calendar

James Vowles argues that while F1 should not exceed its current 24-race limit, switching to two-day weekends would potentially allow more events

Motorsport

How Red Bull experience weighed on Alex Albon, according to James Vowles

James Vowles says Alex Albon arrived at Williams short on self-belief after a bruising spell in Red Bull’s system

Motorsport

James Vowles on life under "Drive to Survive" spotlight

Williams team principal James Vowles hails Netflix's 'Drive to Survive' as a 'turning point' that has reshaped F1's media presence

Motorsport

Why Sainz's rare right of review win was a "breakthrough" for F1 teams

Formula 1 team bosses welcome the FIA's move to admit Williams' right of review request and overturn Carlos Sainz's Dutch GP penalty

Autosport

Why Williams star Alex Albon is F1’s most underrated driver in 2025

Albon is one of the most consistent performers on the grid and, with Williams team principal James Vowles optimistic ahead of F1’s new era next year, podiums and wins could be around the corner

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James Vowles outlines the hidden gains highlighting Williams' F1 transformation

The Williams chief believes that extensive progress behind the scenes is helping rebuild the fallen giant into F1's next powerhouse

Autosport

The hidden gains that convince Williams its F1 transformation is working

Williams chief James Vowles reveals the team's progress behind the scenes as he rebuilds the fallen giant into F1's next powerhouse

Autosport

From F1 to the skies – How Williams F1 boss Vowles secretly became a helicopter pilot

Williams chief and qualified helicopter pilot James Vowles opens up on his passion for speed and aviation

Motorsport

The sense of freedom that pushed Williams F1 boss James Vowles to the skies

Williams chief and qualified helicopter pilot James Vowles opens up on his passion for speed and aviation

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F1 2026 cars must be made "easier" for drivers – Vowles

Williams team principal James Vowles says Formula 1 teams still have work to do to ease driver complaints over the increased workload with the all-new 2026 cars, but plays down initial panic over the seismic changes.

Motorsport

F1 2026 cars need to be “easier” on drivers, but there’s time – James Vowles

Williams team principal James Vowles says F1 teams still have work to do over the drivers' increased mental workload with the all-new 2026 cars, but plays down initial panic over the seismic changes.

Motorsport

James Vowles questions Monaco GP rule that made him ‘the most uncomfortable ever’

Williams team principal James Vowles says he was surprised to hear Formula 1 will bring back mandatory two-stop strategies in Monaco after this year's controversial experiment.

Autosport

Williams surprised by Monaco GP two-stop return for F1 2026

Williams team principal James Vowles says he was surprised to hear Formula 1 is likely to continue with its mandatory two-stop strategies in Monaco after this year's controversial experiment.

Motorsport

Laurent Mekies’ first impression at Red Bull after 'intense weeks' and talks with Max 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.…

Autosport

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

Motorsport

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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