“Albon’s Winning His First WDC”: Fans Go Berserk as Lewis Hamilton’s Loyal Aide Jumps Ships to Join Williams

Ever since Jost Capito’s departure from Williams, many predictions were being made about who would succeed him. All those predictions have gone down the drain as Williams has announced an unexpected signing. The man ready to steer the ship is none other than Mercedes’ chief strategist James Vowles.

James has been a catalyst in Lewis Hamilton and Mercedes’ success all these years. While the Brackley-based team put up a display of one of the most dominant eras F1 has ever seen, he was the one who made most of those instinctive calls that got them there. Fans are now expecting the Oxfordshire-based club’s fate to overturn with his arrival.

James Vowles sees great potential in his new team

Williams finished last in the constructors’ championship in 2022. Their 2022 drivers, Alex Albon and Nicholas Latifi finished 19th and 20th in the drivers’ standings. The legendary F1 team has suffered a similar fate in the past few years ever since their glory years.

Speaking on the announcement of his arrival, Vowles said, “The team is an icon of our sport, one I greatly respect, and I am very much looking forward to the challenge.”

“Mercedes have been hugely supportive on my journey, and we part on excellent terms after over 20 years of working in Brackley. I am grateful for everything Toto and the team have provided, and it has been such a special experience to journey together through failure and success.”

“Williams Racing have placed their faith and trust in me, and I will do the same in return. Williams has tremendous potential, and our journey together starts in a matter of weeks,” he added.

Have a look at how fans reacted to the news.

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Many F1 fans were left shocked at the signing. We are sure many pundits are left with the same emotion.

One user lauded Williams’ drive to excel. Getting in an experienced man like Vowles who has tasted success year after year is surely a step in the right direction.

Some have very high expectations as they hope the former Mercedes man will replicate what he did at his former team.

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The 2023 season is surely going to be mighty exciting with all the changes we have seen before its start. But the question remains, who will fill James’ shoes at Mercedes now? Pretty big shoes to fill, we reckon.