James Vowels Archives - Motorsport

F2 and Williams Acqademy driver, Luke Browning, opens up about the struggles in marketing and social media.

Browning on social media and marketing: “Even if you have 500,000 followers, I don’t think I’d be able to raise €200,000 to race Formula 2”

Chiara Martin4 days ago4 days ago08 mins

Luke Browning sits fourth in the 2025 Formula 2 Championship standings with six podiums to his name, marking another strong season for the British driver who has become one of the most recognisable faces in motorsport’s feeder series. Yet despite his success and growing social media presence, Browning offers a sobering perspective on the reality…

“A different world” — James Vowles on the progress of Williams F1 behind the scenes

Tayla Purves7 months ago06 mins

It’s no secret that Williams Racing F1 Team is set for a huge year in 2025 with its experienced driver line-up and recent influx of financial resources, led by James Vowles. Vowles, the Team Principal for Williams F1 since January 2023, is determined to show the progress of the team. He seems to believe the…

2024 a “bit of missed opportunity” for Williams F1 as team turns focus toward future — Albon

Karishma Persad8 months ago8 months ago013 mins

Williams Racing’s Alexander Albon described missing out on a points finish at the Abu Dhabi GP as “a shame.” Close to points While speaking after his P11 finish in the final race of the 2024 season, Albon stated that while he hoped to finish in the top 10, he had struggled to maintain the temperature…

Colapinto: Vowles “wasn’t very happy” with F1 Las Vegas GP qualifying crash

Lucrezia Costa9 months ago011 mins

It was yet another tough weekend for young Franco Colapinto, who has crashed three times in the past two race weeks: two times at the Brazilian GP, and during Q2 of the Las Vegas round last weekend. Starting from the pits, he made up 6 spots on race day to finish P14, although he was…

Albon scoring first points of 2024 F1 season at Monaco GP “means a lot” to Williams

Chiara Martin1 year ago1 year ago05 mins

Alex Albon emphasised the significance of finishing ninth during Sunday’s Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, securing Williams’ first points of the 2024 campaign. Heading into the Grand Prix, Williams, alongside Sauber, was one of the two teams yet to score any points. Williams faced a series of challenges leading up to Monaco, including a troubled…