James Vowles

James Vowles
James Vowles
	Vowles in 2024
Born	James Patrick Vowles; 20 June 1979; Felbridge, England
Alma mater	University of East Anglia (BSc); Cranfield University (MSc)
Occupations	Motorsport executive; Race strategist; engineer;
Employers	BAR (2001–2005); Honda (2006–2008); Brawn GP (2009); Mercedes (2010–2022); Williams (2023–present);
Title	Team Principal
Spouse	Rachel Rolph
Children	2

James Patrick Vowles (born 20 June 1979) is a British racing driver, motorsport engineer and Team Principal of Williams. Before joining Williams, he was the motorsport strategy director at Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team. He was also responsible for the Brawn GP race strategy, which was critical to the team's championship-winning 2009 season. He has worked in Formula One for over 20 years, including under the leadership of team principals David Richards, Ross Brawn, and Toto Wolff, and has played a key role in nine Constructors' Championships, eight Drivers' Championships and over 100 Grand Prix wins.