Toto Wolff, the head of Mercedes, responded to James Vowles’ departure to become the next team manager of Williams.
James Vowles, the chief strategist for Mercedes, is going to become the Williams Formula 1 Team Principal, and Toto Wolff has lauded him as being “highly valued.”
Vowles will take over as Williams’ manager when Jost Capito steps down in December 2022, ending a nearly two-decade relationship with the Brackley-based team, which was previously confirmed on Friday.
Vowles played a key role in the Mercedes team’s dominance in Formula One over the previous ten years, which included eight consecutive constructors’ and racers’ championships, over 120 Grand Prix victories, and seven victories in the Drivers’ Championship.
He also raced for the Brawn team in 2009, which won both championships, before Mercedes took over for the 2010 season.
Wolff: Vowles joining a team close to my heart
James has contributed significantly to their recent achievements as Motorsport Strategy Director and has been a highly valued member of our team, according to Wolff.
“Having worked with him since I first joined the team in 2013, I know how diligent, capable and talented he is and have taken great satisfaction from watching James develop and grow over the past decade.
“Since stepping back from the pit wall mid-season last year, he has continued to build the capability of our strategy team at Brackley, and we have a fantastic group of talented strategists who will continue their superb work in the years to come.
“While we are naturally sad to be saying goodbye to such a capable member of the team, I have no doubts whatsoever that he has all the necessary skills to become a fantastic Team Principal in Formula 1.
“We wish him every success and are delighted that he will take this next step in his career with Williams, a strong technical partner of ours and one that has a place close to my own heart.”
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