James Vowles has signed a new long-term contract to stay as Williams team principal.

Since joining in 2023 from Mercedes, where he headed up race strategy to multiple title-winning effect, the 45-year-old Vowles has overseen what Williams describe as a "top-to-bottom transformation" of the Grove team.

Williams currently sit fifth in this year's Constructors' Championship having scored 55 points after just 10 races - already their best return in a season since 2017.

"I am delighted to sign a new contract with Atlassian Williams Racing, which has felt like home from the moment I walked through the door," said Vowles.

"This iconic team has already given me some incredible memories and we are all united in our ambition to build on our legacy and win World Championships again.

"Over the past two years we have focused on fixing the foundations, and now have a platform to go for glory in the years to come."

Vowles was instrumental in the signing of F1 race winner Carlos Sainz, beating off competition from other midfield rivals, and has paired the Spaniard in an impressive partnership with Alex Albon.

Matthew Savage, the chairman of the team and owners Dorilton Capital, said he was thrilled that Vowles had "committed his future to completing the mission that we are on together".

"He has brought experience, energy and strategic leadership to the task of restoring Williams to the top step of the podium," added Savage.

"We aren't there yet but you can sense the momentum we are building at Grove and are excited about what lies ahead."

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