Williams introduced that James Balls has signed a brand new long-term contract to take care of his position as workforce principal.
Vowles joined Williams from Mercedes initially of the 2023 season, serving to to develop the workforce beneath Drillton Capital possession and changing into a constant midfield runner. At present sitting fifth within the rankings, Bowles is presently committing long-term with Williams again to the sharp finish of the grid and targets preventing for future victory and championships.
“We’re thrilled that James has signed a brand new contract with Atlassian Williams Racing and promised his future to finish the mission we’re with,” stated Matthew Savage, the capital of Williams and Drillton. “He introduced expertise, vitality and strategic management to the problem of bringing Williams again to the highest step on the rostrum. We’re not there but, however we will really feel the momentum we’re constructing on the glove and we’re enthusiastic about what’s forward.”
Williams has scored extra factors this season than he has prior to now three years. He solely scored twice in 2025.
“We’re delighted to signal a brand new take care of Atlassian Williams Racing, which seems like dwelling from the second we stroll down the door,” Bowles stated. “This iconic workforce has already given me some unimaginable reminiscences. We’re all united in our ambitions to construct our legacy and win the World Championships once more. For the previous two years, we’ve got centered on revising the inspiration and now we’ve got a platform for glory.”
Vowles is already the principal of the fifth-longest serving workforce on the grid, behind Pink Bull’s Christian Horner, Mercedes’ Toto Wolf, McLaren’s Andrea Stella and Ferrari’s Fred Basser.