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Williams team boss James Vowles on Colapinto, Sargeant and McLaren ‘inspiration’

October 17, 2024 0

Williams team principal James Vowles pictured smiling during the 2024 Formula 1 season

A key influence in Williams’ recent turnaround is the decision to sack Sargeant and employ Colapinto, a member of the Williams driver development programme who previously had been having a decent but not outstanding season in Formula 2. Vowles had considered replacing Sargeant after an unconvincing debut season in 2023, but gave him a second chance. But after lagging behind …