James Vowles, Williams Team Principal: 'The Plan to make Williams F1 World Champions, Again' - Production & Contact Info (original) (raw)

When we recorded this show the day before James flew out to Baku, we did not expect 'Williams' to be up on the podium delivering in real life what James was theoretically describing to us on the show. Podiums are of course part of the ...See moreWhen we recorded this show the day before James flew out to Baku, we did not expect 'Williams' to be up on the podium delivering in real life what James was theoretically describing to us on the show. Podiums are of course part of the development plan, but not yet. When James came to see us at 'Business of Sport' HQ last week, we talked through both what he has done to position the team for future success, and what he still needs to do. In a sport that requires so many minds pulling together, utilising a vast array of talents, the prospect of building what is popularly termed as 'winning culture' could seem daunting; where do you even start? For James, it was recognising that even in a sport of technology and science, people and culture are what makes you win. This weekend's result would place 'Williams' ahead of where James has set expectations. But don't get me wrong, this result in Baku will have been celebrated in the halls of Grove, because no matter how long term the strategy for success is, these wins you pick up on the way are integral to showing the team that what they're doing is on the right path, and from James' perspective (though he'd never look at it like this) that he's the man to deliver for them. This is James Vowles on the business of 'Williams' and F1...and a taste of what's to come. Written by 'Business of Sport' & Britrick_c21 See less