Wolff could not stop Vowles 'reaching for the stars'
Toto Wolff says he could not stop James Vowles "reaching out for the stars" following the latter's appointment as Williams Formula 1 Team Principal.
It was announced on 13 January that former Mercedes strategy chief Vowles had been appointed as Williams boss, effective 20 February to replace Jost Capito who resigned in December.
Vowles had spent over 20 years at Brackley through their guises as Honda, Brawn and latterly Mercedes , being a part of 17 world titles and over 120 Grand Prix victories.
He had stepped up to be the de facto leader of Mercedes at races Wolff had skipped, such as Brazil in 2022, and Wolff believes it would not have been right for him to stand in Vowles' way in taking his new role. Viewed by others: Williams ...