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

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    In the latest Sky Sports F1 Podcast, Team Principal of Williams Racing James Vowles reveals how he became a Team Principal, Williams' "simplified" floor, as well as answering your questions!
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Komentáře • 112

  • @ChiZhangBrian
    @ChiZhangBrian Před rokem +295

    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
      @blazing48s Před rokem +10

      Close call between him and James Allison

    • @Bahamuttiamat
      @Bahamuttiamat Před rokem +4

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

    • @adblf
      @adblf Před rokem +11

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

    • @mgers75
      @mgers75 Před rokem +3

      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
      @audreyperrin320 Před rokem

      Did he not work with toto

  • @vishalmatam
    @vishalmatam Před rokem +115

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

    • @kakhak
      @kakhak Před 11 měsíci

      lol, fanatic

  • @randomgamingguy3034
    @randomgamingguy3034 Před rokem +25

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

  • @ferozbhamani6558
    @ferozbhamani6558 Před rokem +36

    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.

  • @ianmangan7308
    @ianmangan7308 Před rokem +95

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

    • @HERETOHELPPEOPLE729
      @HERETOHELPPEOPLE729 Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @DouzePancakes
    @DouzePancakes Před rokem +89

    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
      @prathameshkulkarni5978 Před rokem +5

      much better than any driven monday they had

    • @Pigeon_Patrol
      @Pigeon_Patrol Před rokem +1

      @@prathameshkulkarni5978 RIP ADM

    • @PaulNolanofficial
      @PaulNolanofficial Před rokem +2

      @@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
      @prathameshkulkarni5978 Před rokem

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

  • @KoSXxPotatisbarnetXD
    @KoSXxPotatisbarnetXD Před rokem +7

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

  • @adblf
    @adblf Před rokem +18

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

  • @bubble6470
    @bubble6470 Před rokem +40

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

  • @andrewlau777
    @andrewlau777 Před rokem +37

    What a genius this man is

  • @tuttutteddy8889
    @tuttutteddy8889 Před rokem +8

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

  • @Endless-River
    @Endless-River Před rokem +4

    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
    @franknicholasdale918 Před rokem +9

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

  • @MuhammadNiz007
    @MuhammadNiz007 Před rokem +39

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

    • @timo6312
      @timo6312 Před 11 měsíci

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

  • @rubes55
    @rubes55 Před rokem +7

    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.

  • @McEag1
    @McEag1 Před rokem +9

    James is such a smooth operator

  • @hellodavey1902
    @hellodavey1902 Před rokem +5

    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..

  • @DillandShaj
    @DillandShaj Před 11 měsíci +3

    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

  • @nix9vex13
    @nix9vex13 Před rokem +7

    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!

  • @mahanmasboughi9464
    @mahanmasboughi9464 Před rokem +5

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

  • @moemalekafzaly
    @moemalekafzaly Před 11 měsíci +3

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

  • @jonnyfranks5879
    @jonnyfranks5879 Před rokem +10

    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!

  • @Bugsygb1
    @Bugsygb1 Před rokem +9

    Williams, It's James...

  • @ragnarwiik2054
    @ragnarwiik2054 Před rokem +4

    He is such a smart man

  • @celineflores
    @celineflores Před rokem +3

    He speaks so well of Alex 😊

  • @charlkusche4357
    @charlkusche4357 Před rokem +2

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

  • @rosstaylor1039
    @rosstaylor1039 Před rokem +2

    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.

  • @mattclark1981
    @mattclark1981 Před rokem

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

  • @rurikmckaiser543
    @rurikmckaiser543 Před rokem +5

    Beautiful interview!

  • @stevejt76
    @stevejt76 Před rokem +8

    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
      @procatprocat9647 Před rokem

      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.

  • @MuhammadFahimFoysalUpol
    @MuhammadFahimFoysalUpol Před rokem +1

    very calm and insightful interview

  • @mr19842
    @mr19842 Před rokem +2

    Fascinating insight

  • @BonusDruthers
    @BonusDruthers Před rokem +2

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

  • @franknicholasdale918
    @franknicholasdale918 Před rokem +1

    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

  • @st4focus4mk4
    @st4focus4mk4 Před rokem +2

    That voice would put you to sleep in a relaxing way

  • @maureenmucureezi7099
    @maureenmucureezi7099 Před rokem +2

    He is very well spoken

  • @TommyJohsonMusic
    @TommyJohsonMusic Před rokem +3

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

  • @payneee9082
    @payneee9082 Před 7 měsíci +1

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

  • @jamal1493
    @jamal1493 Před rokem

    Great interview

  • @xdrl
    @xdrl Před rokem

    great interview

  • @tigerrx7
    @tigerrx7 Před rokem +3

    This is young Ross Brawn.

  • @lemons107
    @lemons107 Před 11 měsíci

    This guy is brilliant

  • @mitchdaytonam3
    @mitchdaytonam3 Před rokem +1

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

  • @libertyholroyd9031
    @libertyholroyd9031 Před rokem +2

    Is this what hope feels like

  • @BOBBOBBOBBOBBOBBOB69
    @BOBBOBBOBBOBBOBBOB69 Před rokem +1

    I think this guy can make Williams a top team again.

  • @paulflood2709
    @paulflood2709 Před rokem

    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

  • @imfromcolorado
    @imfromcolorado Před 11 měsíci

    IN VOWLES WE TRUST💙🔥

  • @gaylemaree
    @gaylemaree Před 10 měsíci +1

    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.

  • @TheAMavk
    @TheAMavk Před rokem +1

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

  • @fin-ed6oj
    @fin-ed6oj Před 10 měsíci +2

    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

  • @j.s3300
    @j.s3300 Před rokem

    I miss him

  • @gabormiklay9209
    @gabormiklay9209 Před 4 měsíci

    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?

  • @ryanmichealwilliams8574
    @ryanmichealwilliams8574 Před rokem +1

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

  • @dijasr8487
    @dijasr8487 Před 11 měsíci +1

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

  • @MyJ109
    @MyJ109 Před 11 měsíci

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

  • @phillipwathitu3505
    @phillipwathitu3505 Před rokem +7

    He forgot about Valteri

  • @yogeshvartak199
    @yogeshvartak199 Před rokem

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

  • @procatprocat9647
    @procatprocat9647 Před rokem +1

    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

  • @anoopbains1257
    @anoopbains1257 Před rokem +1

    Future merc team principal

  • @DavidJohnson-dc8lu
    @DavidJohnson-dc8lu Před rokem +3

    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
      @joshn1678 Před rokem +4

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

    • @procatprocat9647
      @procatprocat9647 Před rokem

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

    • @mayajames5576
      @mayajames5576 Před 11 měsíci

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

    • @procatprocat9647
      @procatprocat9647 Před 11 měsíci

      @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
      @mayajames5576 Před 11 měsíci

      @@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

  • @MyJ109
    @MyJ109 Před 11 měsíci +1

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

  • @joshn1678
    @joshn1678 Před rokem +1

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

  • @josephkwon6241
    @josephkwon6241 Před 11 měsíci

    Very nice interview. I wish the best for Williams!

  • @BlauveltBurns
    @BlauveltBurns Před 8 měsíci

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

  • @Arejen03
    @Arejen03 Před rokem +1

    Valterri its James

  • @procatprocat9647
    @procatprocat9647 Před rokem

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

  • @fillusrahim-xy9ib
    @fillusrahim-xy9ib Před 11 měsíci

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

  • @rk-wy8pu
    @rk-wy8pu Před rokem

    Williams, mercedes B team

  • @kakhak
    @kakhak Před 11 měsíci

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

  • @gabood
    @gabood Před 11 měsíci +1

    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.

  • @huntsman129
    @huntsman129 Před rokem

    William needs new blood, James is doing good work

  • @michaeljamespitt8728
    @michaeljamespitt8728 Před 11 měsíci

    this man seems almost too competent

  • @jordicba
    @jordicba Před rokem

    Electric.

  • @kenny13rocks16
    @kenny13rocks16 Před rokem

    Please make it on time for ESPN :/

  • @oranjelicht
    @oranjelicht Před rokem

    Make valteri Bottas happy

  • @hueyfreeman7810
    @hueyfreeman7810 Před rokem

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

  • @fillusrahim-xy9ib
    @fillusrahim-xy9ib Před 11 měsíci

    He will be the next Frank Williams as team leader

  • @fillusrahim-xy9ib
    @fillusrahim-xy9ib Před 11 měsíci +1

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

  • @howlandgrowl
    @howlandgrowl Před rokem +2

    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
      @phodge9985 Před rokem

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

  • @r7coo
    @r7coo Před 11 měsíci

    A great orator, a big miss at Mercedes

  • @fillusrahim-xy9ib
    @fillusrahim-xy9ib Před 11 měsíci

    Williams need fresh new ideas and not upgrade or copy cat

  • @rafs.3206
    @rafs.3206 Před rokem

    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
      @j.s3300 Před rokem +3

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

  • @southerncomfort1339
    @southerncomfort1339 Před rokem

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

  • @SHiFTyTReATS
    @SHiFTyTReATS Před rokem

    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 😊

  • @jeroenbons637
    @jeroenbons637 Před rokem +3

    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.