How do you become an F1 Team Principal? 🤔🏎 | James Vowles Q&A

[@ChiZhangBrian]

Probably the best public speaker on the grid. Sure some of these answers seem rehearsed but just the way he delivers them, I’d love to work for this man already.

[@blazing48s]

Close call between him and James Allison

[@Bahamuttiamat]

@@blazing48s Not even close, allison is leagues ahead. Both are very articulate though.

[@adblf]

Horner love him or hate him is a smooth talker too, albeit with a few errrr's in there.

[@mgers75]

He's a little too polished and guarded and mechanical for my liking. Maybe he'll loosen up a bit as he does more of these things and learns it won't hurt you crack wise occassionally.

[@audreyperrin320]

Did he not work with toto

[@vishalmatam]

He's so calm, doesn't seem to get rattled. I have hope for Williams with James at the helm.

[@kakhak]

lol, fanatic

[@DouzePancakes]

I've been surprisingly very pleased by the Sky F1 Podcast since the start of this season. Amazing insight, a variety of topics and a good rotation of guests and POVs. Keep it up !

[@prathameshkulkarni5978]

much better than any driven monday they had

[@Pigeon_Patrol]

@@prathameshkulkarni5978 RIP ADM

[@PaulNolanofficial]

@@prathameshkulkarni5978 totally agree - they seemed to go a bit too 'influencer' 'youtuber' ish with ADM - this is far far superior. i watched maybe 2 episodes of ADM, i've watched every single Podcast this season

[@prathameshkulkarni5978]

@@PaulNolanofficial also good to see that they get team representatives and bosses.

[@ianmangan7308]

Very optimistic about what James does with Williams I think most F1 fans want to see them succeed. Loved this interview

[@HERETOHELPPEOPLE121]

Here here I'm a Williams fan over 30 years through the good times and the bad. I'll always be a fan 😎

[@ferozbhamani6558]

Wow, Williams have hit a jackpot with him. I know in our sport, performance mostly comes through budgets, sponsorship and investment. But with James at the helm, you just feel like Williams will move in the right direction.

[@randomgamingguy3034]

I started off thinking this guy is boring... I'm now off to buy my Williams merch.

[@adblf]

In awe of this guy. Absolutely fantastic to listen to and an inspiration to many.

[@Endless-River]

I have the hugest man crush on James Vowles and the way he speaks, his insight on race weekends is second to none for team principles.

[@franknicholasdale918]

His passion is very evident, exactly what we need in the paddock, knowing , respecting where you come from is a big key to success.

[@KoSXxPotatisbarnetXD]

Could listen to James for hours. Such a great speaker and soothing voice

[@bubble6470]

Fantastic interview, hopefully he’s in for the long haul and can bring Williams back to the front again, I’m sure he can

[@Ryan-wg3ej]

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[@andrewlau777]

What a genius this man is

[@rubes55]

I do really like James, he seems very well spoken, a good speaker. I usually skip (or don’t listen) to the pitwall radio in the races, but I have started watching James.

[@tuttutteddy8889]

James just seems like a real adult. Like he knows what he’s doing and will do in any situation.

[@mahanmasboughi9464]

It was one of the most amazing interviews I have seen in a while. Credit to James and his hard work attitude.

[@OldmanNix]

Yeesh the way he described Williams before he arrived ... ouch. Also, it's such a nice thing to know that they're going to look at the future and exiting survival mode. I'm here for it. I'm a big fan of Albon so lezgoo!

[@hellodavey1902]

For the sake of my 90’s childhood & F1 memories…Williams Rothman Renault.. Mansell, Senna, Hill, Villeneuve..Murray Walker even!!… I want so much for James to be able to take this team back to the top..

[@gaylemaree]

Never forget James is an engineer - "reverse engineering" and general problem solving (without creating 20 new problems) is the hallmark of the profession. The fact he is supremely articulate and determined doesn't hurt either. Williams is in great hands.

[@McEag1]

James is such a smooth operator

[@jonnyfranks5879]

James comes across so well. I think what he says can also be transferred into the non F1 world. I really hope he succeeds in his new role at Williams. Good luck!

[@MuhammadNiz007]

James is a legend. I hope that maybe in a few years we get him back at Mercedes when Toto steps back.

[@timo6312]

Or better yet, he can brings Williams to the top of the pack again. I'm probably just dreaming too much though.

[@DillandShaj]

My man forgot about Bottas when he was talking about the Merc drivers eh? Really good interview and a really good host. Thoroughly enjoyed watching this

[@charlkusche4357]

Best interview I have watched in ages in F1. Incredibly interesting and informative. Great topics covered.

[@ragnarwiik2054]

He is such a smart man

[@celineflores]

He speaks so well of Alex 😊

[@rosstaylor1039]

I've been in that room (and it's even more incredible than it looks here), and I've met James before as well - I'm incredibly optimistic for the future of Williams, and really think he was the first piece in the puzzle to return Williams to the front.

[@rurikmckaiser543]

Beautiful interview!

[@moemalekafzaly]

This man better write a book with audio book i would listen to it

[@Bugsygb1]

Williams, It's James...

[@mattclark1981]

Great interview. Really enjoyed the insight with James. So honest, eloquent and hopeful for Williams. Thank you!

[@payneee9082]

Wow! I would love to work with him, very articulate bright leader.

[@maureenmucureezi7099]

He is very well spoken

[@stevejt76]

I really hope James stays at Williams for many years to come. It would be great to see him take the team back to the top.

[@procatprocat9647]

I reckon it's just to get him up to speed with the role and he'll return to Merc to take Toto's position.

[@franknicholasdale918]

A very interesting interview, certainly he is a person who drivers would value to work and develop with. The interview highlights the time frame to be successful, without doubt Williams will return to the top

[@MuhammadFahimFoysalUpol]

very calm and insightful interview

[@mr19842]

Fascinating insight

[@st4focus4mk4]

That voice would put you to sleep in a relaxing way

[@BonusDruthers]

when you upgrade the trophy room but not the underfloor in f1 manager...

[@mitchdaytonam3]

The way Vowles articulates himself reminds me a lot of Allison, they seem cut from the same cloth.

[@TommyJohsonMusic]

Great speaker, and very sad he left Mercedes. Yet doing a stunning job.

[@lemons107]

This guy is brilliant

[@tigerrx7]

This is young Ross Brawn.

[@peterthomas2013]

May be. Interesting thought 🤔

[@libertyholroyd9031]

Is this what hope feels like

[@fin-ed6oj]

James is such a great speaker. I’d probably go over the top of a trench if he asked me to. I really hope he can be the man to bring Williams back to the front of the grid

[@paulflood2709]

Ever since 2018 he was a bit of a meme, but I’m very impressed with how he is managing that team on so little resources so far. Hopefully he gets the investment to make that team competitive

[@DavidJohnson-dc8lu]

There is something about Team Principals who founded and owned the team, they are just built different. It is like watching someone care for their baby. They don't make the Ron Dennis and Frank Williams anymore.

[@joshn1678]

Toto owns at least 33% of Mercedes, he's the closest we have.

[@procatprocat9647]

@@joshn1678 He also owns part of Williams and has a real influence on it's progress. James moving there is no coincidence imo.

[@mayajames5576]

@@procatprocat9647 he sold his stake in williams after moving to mercedes, hasnt owned any part of williams since 2013

[@procatprocat9647]

@mayajames5576 I believe he actually still owns 5% of williams. He has significant involvement because they supply the engine, gearbox, and an array of other systems. He's recently had close links to williams as Bottas' manager, Susie worked there, and now his lad James runs the team. Not sure if there are any other links, but knowing Wolff there probably are! I suspect this is James's creche to get him ready to take over from Toto when he moves on

[@mayajames5576]

@@procatprocat9647 just googled it, he sold it in 2016, however in 2020 it came out that he still owned 5% because of a failed transaction. unclear if he still owns this or it has been completed. he also owns 0.95% of aston martin racing

[@dijasr8487]

Is this the "Valteri it's James" James?

[@jamal1493]

Great interview

[@MyJ109]

"Treat it as your passion, your hobby, and your job"

[@phillipwathitu3505]

He forgot about Valteri

[@joshn1678]

Valtteri it's James.

[@imfromcolorado]

IN VOWLES WE TRUST💙🔥

[@TheAMavk]

great interview, audio mix is a bit low tho :/

[@yogeshvartak199]

17:39-Which Jack is he talking about?Villenueve?

[@ryanmichealwilliams8574]

Come on Williams you made a step this year although a small one you made a step

[@procatprocat9647]

No mention of Bottas in the list?! Did James work with him? I recall a year when the Engineers and techs swapped drivers but not sure when it was

[@j.s3300]

I miss him

[@procatprocat9647]

I think Toto place James in that position at Williams so he can take over when Toto leaves.

[@anoopbains1257]

Future merc team principal

[@MyJ109]

James Vowles is exactly what Williams needs. I am excited to see Williams develop!

[@gabormiklay9209]

In 2020 I watched all of Mercedes' race debrief videos. Although in 2021 I didn't really watched those videos, because the very close competition with Red Bull just didn't let those debriefs useful (for me). Because who would honestly tell their detailed thinking about what's happened at the previous race? James had to debrief the 2020 turkish GP and the reasoning for Bottas' struggles throughout the race were only half true (it was floor related). Because who would want to uncover their secrets to winning a GP?

[@BlauveltBurns]

Speaks like Neeson…ruthless like John Wick. Don’t touch his puppy

[@josephkwon6241]

Very nice interview. I wish the best for Williams!

[@joshn1678]

So wish he was back at Mercedes, he was so important.

[@Arejen03]

Valterri its James

[@hamza-chaudhry]

1:49 8:34 10:10 16:25

[@kakhak]

Constant hard work, belittling the Bottas and telling him that he must stop making fastest lap attempt.

[@gabood]

I hope he becomes to Williams what Christian is to Red Bull or Toto to Mercedes. Seems like a very nice person to work with.

[@fillusrahim-xy9ib]

Williams also needs to keep drivers longer because new drivers will not give a stable feed back

[@huntsman129]

William needs new blood, James is doing good work

[@michaeljamespitt8728]

this man seems almost too competent

[@rk-wy8pu]

Williams, mercedes B team

[@hueyfreeman7010]

We know one thing. They better do something about their under floor. 😮‍💨😮‍💨

[@kenny13rocks16]

Please make it on time for ESPN :/

[@jordicba]

Electric.

[@oranjelicht]

Make valteri Bottas happy

[@fillusrahim-xy9ib]

Williams should consider to pioneer new engine manufacturers like the old days...

[@fillusrahim-xy9ib]

He will be the next Frank Williams as team leader

[@howlandgrowl]

Is James with Williams for the long term? I fear not! It's all part of the masterplan. He had nowhere to go at Mercedes, so in order to get experience as a team principal he heads off to Williams. (Incidentally the only team that was in need of a team principal and also Mercedes "Loyal Lapdog") So whilst James get's a bit of experience, back at the ranch Toto is trying to persuade Lewis that they can give him a car to get that elusive 8th world championship (something I personally hope he never achieves). So Hamilton may sign a new 2 - 3 year deal with Mercedes, about the same sort of timescale Toto has said that he wants to stay on for. James spends the next 2 - 3 years trying to drag Williams out of the ditch, and then bingo, Hamilton either retires or leaves Mercedes, Toto steps down as team principal, and James will be back at Brackley quicker than you can say, James, it's Mercedes! I desperately hope I am wrong, because I think anybody with a connection to F1 wants to see Williams at least in the fight, but that ditch is deep, the flood waters have been rising, and I don't think James will be there to save them unfortunately, need to call the RNLI.

[@phodge9985]

or merc want to go in a different direction entirely when lewis and toto retire...

[@r7coo]

A great orator, a big miss at Mercedes

[@SHiFTyTReATS]

Dear sky sports F1, PLEASE stop putting Danica on tv… I’m American and even I can’t stand her. She try’s hard but comes off very cringe. Thanks 😊

[@fillusrahim-xy9ib]

Williams need fresh new ideas and not upgrade or copy cat

[@rafs.3206]

He is turning Williams into a Mercedes B team - no ambition to get a works engine like Honda which apparently was up for grabs. Having a works engine would be massive for Williams, it would at least signal intent to get back into winning ways. I don't buy the hype around this guy - he seems like a Mercedes undercover agent.

[@j.s3300]

They are years away...they dont even have a floor yet.

[@southerncomfort1339]

Get Adrian Newey away from Red Bull n your will win!!

[@jeroenbons637]

This man speaks in formula’s. Like a politician. It all sounds familiar and nothing stands out. In fact he is saying very little but tha packaging is well trained. Extremely boring non character. When he uses the word “passion” it sounds like cardboard being soaked in custard. Bon appetite.

[@xdrl]

great interview